Galata Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Galata Tower
Marvel at Istanbul's natural and architectural beauty from this medieval watchtower.
SALT Galata
You can browse the exhibits at SALT Galata, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Istanbul. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
Enjoy an outing to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam during your stay in Istanbul. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its seaside.
Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Istanbul with a trip to Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.
Tunel Square
Find out about the history of Istanbul when you take a trip to Tunel Square. Stroll along the area's seaside or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Exclusive Istanbul: Private Turkish Bath, Sauna, Massage & Pool
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Istanbul: Explore Bosphorous on a Sunset Boat Cruise
Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
Half day Fener-Balat Walking Tour in Turkiye
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Our pick of the best Galata Hotel Deals
Pera Bosphorus Hotel
The staff was incredibly helpful. More than that really. They arranged all of my airport transport. They booked and transported us to dinner , a full day tour of Istanbul and a Turkish bath. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Our room was clean. The view is incredible.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
10 Karakoy Istanbul - Special Class
Everything was fine. Fantastic service especially from Sema in the breakfast room and Aykijt front office , they were both very friendly and extremely helpful 🙏
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff were excellent (Ece and Yasmin especially). Always polite, helpful, kind. Hotel is lovely, great location in Galata, easy walking to the tower (3 minutes), and very easy to get across to the old city via bridge, which in itself gives great views of Istanbul. Loads of dining, bakery and coffee ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
The Peninsula Istanbul
Yes and yes Great service
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Galata Rasso Boutique Hotel
Just want to compliment the staff and management of this hotel for a wonderful job they have had done for my stay. From the hospitable, kind reception staff down to the comfort of my hotel room and the location of the hotel itself. It’s such a wonderful hotel that I don’t want to leave. Highly ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The hotel is overall great! The staff is incredible! The majority of the restaurants are 5 stars the Nobu restaurant is not anything close to the kind in Miami. It’s also without a doubt one of the worst sushi restaurants I have ever been to. It really needs to be replaced.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Galata
Karaköy
Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.
Beyoğlu
Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.
Sirkeci
Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.
Taksim
Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
