Not one to sing praises but the Galata was the perfect hotel for us. The location couldn't have been better being next to the tram which easily connects to the historic sites and other parts of the city. Also easily walkable to the historic sites if you were so inclined The hotel was small and intimate and though others complained about street noise we found the double paned windows to have perfectly blocked out the street sounds. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and always greeted us with a smile. The rooms were clean and quite spacious and rather grand. Quite the boudoir and we felt rather elegant. The rooftop breakfast was wonderful and it was a good way to see the comings and going of the ferries and trams.

Excellent location almost on the Galata bridge. Nice view. In front of the hotel, tram stop, many buses and port side for Uskudar, Kadikoy and Bosphorus tour. Opposite to the side is the entrance to the small cable car that takes you up to Tunel, Peran and Istiklal (Grand Rue de Pera). Nice breakfast on the top floor with a great view and coffee offer all day. Excellent staff at the reception.

The hotel, although the rooms are very nice, needs a renovation (freshening) in terms of painting and changing the curtains which, although beautiful, are a bit old and better lighting in the bathroom. Also in relation to cleanliness, it is clean, but it needs something more.

The staff were friendly and welcoming at all hours. I was a solo female traveler so this always means a lot. Location was perfect. It's so easy to walk across the bridge to the main sights, or up the hill to Galata, or wander around Karakoy (the food was definitely cheaper in Karakoy than Sultanahmet btw!). It's also easy to get picked up by tour vans, taxis, and to take public transport. The view was stunning! I enjoyed sitting in the top floor in the evening, reading a looking out. The breakfast was delicious and fresh. Having stayed in old buildings - I appreciated the character of this place while having a modern bathroom and shower! Tips if you choose here: I only learned 2 days in that there were tunnels underneath the streets and metro lines! These are so much easier to use than crossing the roads. Also, because it's a little further from the mosques, while you can hear them, you won't get woken up by the calls to prayer. Which is good if you like to sleep in ;) and you can hear them from outside if you want to. But you wont be saved the car horns which are probably the same (constant) all over Istanbul. They do seem to stop eventually, but bring earplugs if a light sleeper.

The staff were incredibly helpful and we were RIGHT next to the tram stop that takes you directly to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque - like 3-4 stops away, and Galata Bridge is great - easy walk across to the spice market :) Also loved that's it's RIGHT next to Karakoy ferry stop - we were able to take a ferry directly to Buyukada (Princes Islands). We also left my husband's wedding band in the room and the staff kept it safely locked away until we got back from Buyukada a couple days later - so so grateful to them ❤️ I also loved breakfast on the roof and their espresso machine - I'd make a latte every morning.

The bed was a bit hard for me - a currently 6 month pregnant side-sleeper. But they were great about giving us a bunch of extra pillows to support my legs and belly.

- Staff were very polite and helpful. They're also flexible to go out of their way and help with tea prepping and allowing to use a public area at different times given we maintain low voices! - Facilities were well maintained in general. - Hotel was small enough for a family to meet up anytime and effortlessly. - Location is excellent and anything that crosses your mind happens to be just nearby. - Rooms look beautiful especially for people who appreciate this architecture style.

- Fridges do not function inside the rooms. Only lucky ones might get a room with a working one. I booked 9 rooms and only one had a working fridge. - Our room was ones of the larger ones and had no functional washroom fan and one of the ceiling lights in the washroom was out. - Lower level rooms can get loud as the hotel sits on a major intersection. - The elevators are very clean but very small. Not quite for the claustrophobic.

The staff is so friendly and helpful. They provide a lot of information about the city and how to use the transportation. the location is close to Karakoy tram and boat services and a lot of good restaurants The place has a luxurious palace look and feel, the ceiling is about 6 meters high in the room and the Seaview is great at the restaurant on the roof where you take breakfast.

as it's near the main street you will keep hearing horns of cars even at night. the wooden floor needs to be renewed I reserved 2 rooms, one of them had an issue with AC as the weather was hot during these 2 days and the phone was not working to call reception so I had to go down myself.

Nice hotel in the best area of Istanbul. The rooms are quite different. There are both terribly neglected rooms with peeling plaster, and ideal rooms at the same time. The view from the rooftop is stunning.

This time the hotel management has decided for some reason to confirm my booking reservation but has not debit money from the card, because the 'name on the reservation and the name on the card are not the same'. How many times have I traveled the world, I've encountered this for the first time. Besides the reservation on booking was not decline, there were no warning letters or no information, they have just confronted me at the reception desk that they did not want to use my card indicated in the booking and demanded to pay for the accommodation on the spot. It was strange

I have to say one of the best hotels i stayed at. Everything was near by the staff was so friendly and i had jet lagg so even midnights were busy. I would wake up 3am and go downstairs to eat street food. Even at 6am the bread guy comes outside the hotel doors and it was so delicious. Im actually booking it again after coming back from cappadocia. Very genuine review i swear i would buy this hotel, just for the quick access. Taxi, parking 5 min walk, galata, fishing pier, security, So much more. Park your car upfront it is busy during day since its a taxi hotspot but just park your car and go inside to do whatever you need and then they can park it for you or you can unload and park near by probably a 5 min drive, then a 5 min walk. Otopark was so easy, i was parking at a certain spot and the otopark would know its my car at the day time. So in the morning i would just pay 100 liras and they would quickly get out the car for me. Its like a VIP experience, i cant agree more to stay here. 1000000000/10. I would say so much more but this is enough. MOST DEFINITELY BOOKING AGAIN AND AGAIN. PLUS THE SUNRISE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AT ROOFTOP.

Theres really nothing i can say. Everything was super good. Staff was so friendly.

First the location e excellent walking distance to the most histolical monuments. Connection with public transportation is also excellent. Next to the Galata Bridge and all Fish restaurants inside the bridge. Across the street is new almost renovated Karakoy with its new look, new renovated Penninsula Hotel and famous Galataport. The staff is extremly polite, helpful and friendly. The rooms are so wide and bright with high floors and with decoration like the whole hotel in a old historic way. At the top its the restaurant for breakfast with the very nice view of Bosphorus. WORTH FOR THE MONEY, STRONGLY RECOMMENDABLE 👏👏👏

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We had an amazing stay at Nordstern Galata Hotel! The rooftop terrace (24h access with free coffee/tea) offers a breathtaking view of the old town, Bosphorus, Galata tower and Karaköy. Delicious breakfast and the extremely friendly and helpful staff (available 24h)! Our room was spacious and clean, including amenities, with a rooftop balcony and a large modern bathroom. The airport transport was comfortable and great. The location at the Galata bridge is fantastic, with many charming bars and restaurants in Karaköy nearby. Both the old town and the lively neighbourhoods surrounding Istiklal Caddesi and Taksim Meydan are within walking distance. Metro, tram and bus stops are in front of the door and public ferries are only a few steps away. A perfect place for explorations of the city! We absolutely recommend a stay here and would love to visit again.