Blu Hotel

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8.8 (458 reviews)
Şahkulu Sokak 5 , Istanbul , tr

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Children allowed

Facilities

Express check-in
Free wired internet
Internet access
Wine release events
Garage
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle
Parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly service
Clean and comfortable accommodations
Cons:
No breakfast
Basic amenities and services

Categories

Cleanliness
8.34
Generally clean, but some issues were mentioned (e.g., hairdryer and safe not functioning).
Service
9.31
Positive comments regarding staff helpfulness and professionalism, particularly Ali's assistance.
Location
9.35
Excellent location close to major attractions, very convenient.
Room Quality
8.8
Overall comfortable rooms, though some guests noted the simplicity of accommodations.
Amenities
8.33
Basic amenities like room service were lacking on occasion, but generally sufficient.
Value for Money
8.79
Perceived as good value considering location and cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
8.34
No breakfast service available, which was noted as a drawback.
Overall Experience
9.11
Positive overall experiences emphasized by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
GalataCo Hotel, located in the heart of Istanbul, offers elegant air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a charming balcony for a picturesque view of the city.

Convenient Facilities
Guests can enjoy free WiFi, room service, and luggage storage at this 4-star hotel. The on-site bar is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring Istanbul. Taksim Metro Station and Istiklal Street are just a short distance away, making it easy to navigate the city.

Prime Location
Explore Istanbul's iconic landmarks such as Galata Tower, Spice Bazaar, and Taksim Square, all within reach of GalataCo Hotel. With a paid airport shuttle service available, your journey to and from the hotel is made hassle-free. Experience the best of Istanbul at GalataCo Hotel.

Important information:

Please note that the property is located in a building with no elevator.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 10 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People 9 years old and over stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 458 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.34
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Carina • couple • de
8
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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ahmad • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Great location, helpful staff and good value for money

Cons:

Only thing which is not in control of the hotel whatsoever ja the call to prayer is very loud in the rooms. No problem during the day but van Wale one up in the morning

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Teona • family_with_children • ge
8
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Raniero • couple • it
7
👍🏻
Pros:

Posizione al centro di Galata
Letto comodo (topper)
Staff molto gentile

Cons:

Cuscino troppo alto
Bagno datato

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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georgios • solo_traveller • gr
8
Pros:

Πολύ ωραία τοποθεσία για να βγεις κατευθείαν στον κεντρικό πεζόδρομο istiklal και τον πύργο του Γαλατά
Ο οικοδεσπότης πολύ καλός και εξυπηρετικός
Άνετο κρεβάτι και δωμάτιο ,καλό μπάνιο
Θα ξαναπάω αλλά θα ζητήσω πιο πάνω όροφο να δοκιμάσω μπας και κοιμηθώ πιο ήσυχα

Cons:

Υπερβολική φασαρία από άτομα που κάθονται έξω από την πόρτα σου όλη νύχτα και όλους όσους μπαινοβγαίνουν στο κατάλυμα λόγω κακής ηχομόνωσης ειδικά στο κάτω επίπεδο που μείναμε εμείς
Δεν έχει ψυγείο

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Nandadev • couple • ie
7
If the AC and WiFi were working all the time it would have been perfect.
Pros:

Cozy room, nice location. The host Ali was a breeze to communicate with and was very responsive and helpful with everything we needed.

Cons:

The window had barely any view. The WiFi was terrible on some days. The AC was supposedly not working the first two days we were there. We couldn’t bear the heat in the room with it turned off.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Siwen • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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victor • couple • au
10
Highly reccomended
Pros:

Ali the owner was a great guy, very helpfull. Hotel is a cute little place with a nice rooftop. Perfect spot to stay in Istanbul.

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • couple • de
6
Pros:

Die Sauberkeit ist wirklich sehr gut gewesen.

Cons:

Die Lage ist zwar gut, aber man läuft viel hoch und auf Dauer war das anstrengend und in der Gegend kann man nichts essen, denn alles ist zu teuer, weshalb sich die Lage meiner Meinung nach gar nicht so wirklich lohnt, auch wenn es eine touristische Ortschaft ist. Da würde ich euch eher empfehlen eine Unterkunft in Üsküdar zu holen, weil man mit der Fähre in 10 Minuten drüben ist.
Ansonsten sind die günstigen Räume sehr klein, wodurch kein Koffer ganz geöffnet werden konnte und Kleiderschränke sind auch keine da sondern nur ein metallgerüst mit drei Bügeln. Die zimmer im Erdgeschoss würde ich nicht empfehlen. Sind super stickig von der Luft und man hat eine Wand als Aussicht. Außerdem ist es nicht schallisoliert, wie angegeben wird. Man hört alles. Also ob die Leute auf der Straße, den Gebetsruf um 5 Uhr oder die anderen Gäste sprechen. Wirklich alles. Selbst wenn jemand an meiner Tür stand und geatmet hat konnte ich das hören. Was wirklich auf Dauer anstrengend wird und dadurch hatten wir auch in keiner Nacht erholsam geschlafen, obwohl wir immer so müde waren.

Wenn man nicht viele Ansprüche hat, dann ist es ganz gut. Ansonsten würde ich mich das nächste Mal woanders umschauen.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Trang • couple • gb
1
Nothing
Pros:

Hosting is extremely badly

Cons:

Old not look like the 4 star hotel

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Fenna • couple • de
6
Für einen kurzen Städtetrip völlig ausreichen, aber von einem 4 Sterne Hotel kann man nicht sprechen.
Pros:

Die Lage ist absolut gut und super zentral.

Cons:

Das Badezimmer hätte sauberer sein können, die Fugen in der Dusche waren schwarz, der Duschkopf kaputt und völlig verkalkt.
In meinen Augen ist es auch eher eine Pension als ein 4 Sterne Hotel. Es ist ein Wohnhaus mit ein paar Zimmern, es gibt keine Rezeption oder Lobby.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • de
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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nunzia Conte • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Fabio • solo_traveller • it
6
Istanbul è sempre meravigliosa
Pros:

Sì come sempre faccio recensioni lo avevo preso perché il prezzo era buono per un 4 stella, ma poi c’è stato la amara realtà. Non c’è una reception non c’è un ascensore avevo chiesto piano alto e vista ma stavo a stendo a piano rialzato e alla finestra c’era un muro non aveva armadi almeno la
Mia stanza si grande aveva il parche ma l’acida più assurda per un 4 stelle non c’era una sala colazione. Va be avevo visto io male prima di pagare perché sennò avrei cambiato

Cons:

Tutto tranne la posizione ed il letto c’era scritto che c’era accappatoio ma non c’era c’erano sono due asciugamani grandi e per me
Non è la stessa cosa

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Mateo • couple • ar
8
Excelente ubicación, y un hermoso espacio para descansar
Pros:

La ubicación, cercanía al metro y fácil de ir al aeropuerto, el olor rico de los ambientes, el rooftop

Cons:

Un poco apretada la habitación, la ducha alta no andaba

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Marco • solo_traveller • it
6
Pros:

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, posizione eccellente, camera ampia per gli std di istanbul e fornitura di acqua a volontà

Cons:

Ultimo giorno non hanno rifatto la camera , ho scritto messaggio ma sto aspettando ancora oggi la risposta. Attenzione ad alcune camere che si trovano sotto il livello stradale e o all'ingresso davvero infelici

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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PAULA • solo_traveller • cl
10
Mejor de lo esperado
Pros:

lo mejor, la ubicación, la limpieza y la amabilidad de su personal. Creo que es habitación para una persona porque los espacios son reducidos. Volvería sin duda!

Cons:

la mezquita que te despierta todos los días a las 5 am.

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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E. • solo_traveller • de
8
Insgesamt empfehlenswert
Pros:

Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und engagiert.
Die Lage ist top (wenn man es mag)
Kostenloses Wasser jederzeit

Cons:

Lautstärke im Haus, sehr hellhörig insgesamt
Kein einziger Deutscher TV Sender (Wem das wichtig ist)

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Helpful staff and great location.

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee