Nordstern Hotel Galata

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour business centre and 24-hour front desk

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Interior entrance
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 50 per person)
Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)
Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view
Nordstern Hotel Galata, where modern comforts meet historic charm near Galata Bridge. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or grab a coffee at the cafe while staying connected with in-room WiFi. With helpful staff and an airport shuttle, this hotel is perfect for families who want to explore nearby Egyptian Bazaar and enjoy convenient amenities like dry cleaning services.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Suite with Sea View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Nordstern Hotel Galata is on the Strip and on the boardwalk. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Galata Bridge and Blue Mosque. Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
Arap Camii Mah. Tersane Cad. No: 5, Karaköy Meydani, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 1 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books & Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Murat Muhallebicisi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Halis Bekrizade Efendi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Gümrük - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪balıkçı memet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nordstern Hotel Galata

Family-friendly hotel near Galata Bridge
Located close to Galata Tower and Egyptian Bazaar, Nordstern Hotel Galata provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a vending machine
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Nordstern Hotel Galata have comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and down duvets
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 50 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Lift (38 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 220
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
7 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 50 for adults and from USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 90 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 220 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The Hammam Suite accommodation is located on a separate floor and has a private Turkish bath, steam room, and massage room.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0323

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nordstern Hotel Galata
Nordstern Hotel
Nordstern Galata
Nordstern Hotel Galata Hotel
Nordstern Hotel Galata Istanbul
Nordstern Hotel Galata Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordstern Hotel Galata pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nordstern Hotel Galata?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 220 (subject to availability).

Does Nordstern Hotel Galata provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nordstern Hotel Galata located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located on the Strip, within a 10-minute walk of Galata Bridge, Galata Tower and Egyptian Bazaar. Galataport and Grand Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 473 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 473 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 473 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 473 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 473 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located with good access to all the main areas of interest in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic wonderful staff, the absolute best location, great rooms and delicious breakfast. I have travelled the world and would definitely stay here again and recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hospitality, 5 stars to the staff for their efficiency, friendliness, and helpfulness in accommodating guest requests. Hotel is well maintained and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff in a great location!!! Quirky building with a great view! Lovely balcony and comfy bed!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just great staff very helpful
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Well located and rooms are comfortable and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel B

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
At one end of the Galata Bridge the hotel is very well located - with easy access to modern and ancient parts of the city, and easy reach to tram (outside the front door) and ferry services. The front door was, however, rather inconspicuous. A hearty traditional breakfast was provided on the roof terrace which had a wonderful view. My room had a partial sea view of the Galata bridge and Hagia Sophia and was very quiet despite the busy location. Seyfullah and other staff were very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali Gokay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel with amazing views and location where I stayed for two nights on there room 401 where is a nice room with balcony but! A big but, when they gave me the room AC was off and room was hot they told me it will cool down, I left for several hours and thinking it will be perfectly cold but coming back it was barely cold, told this to reception multiple times, they were overall very good to communicate but the problem of this rooms ac (although seems like a central ac system which I looked for before I booked) was not performing normally and needed repair. I kindly asked for a sensible refund of the portion of my stay. Still haven’t heard back anything. I wouldn’t stay there again because they basically gamble and give you a room, expecting the guests to eat up all the problems of the rooms/stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carlos

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Istanbul

Low water pressure in the shower, toilet seat was broken, dusty curtains, mediocre breakfast. I didn’t like to see the gentleman at breakfast cleaning the counter with the same mop that he used to clean the floor. At breakfast you feel like you are being supervised by the above mentioned gentleman. The location is fantastic and the view from the terrace is amazing, close to the tram and the street food . I liked that there was always coffee and tea available at the terrace. It’s a bit noisy but I still would recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luboslava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel, ever, I was, the staff was very friendly They had amazing, big bed and breakfast was so delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay so much , excellent location , nice breakfast , very cooperative staff especially Mr. Hayereddin the receptionist who helped us a lot , I will definitely come back If I visit Istanbul again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

mateen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, very friendly. Excellent breakfast. Excellent views. Very good cleaning service daily. Very Close to transports, metro, buses, tram.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this classic and unique hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
we really enjoyed our stay at this hotel . The location is perfect and the view is amazing .The staff are lovely and very caring.It has a relaxed atmosphere and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mohammad reza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of hotel is great and convenience, the staff are excellent 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

BLAKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff, unbelievable location, amazing rooftop and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was helpful in every aspect: check-in, tourist information, friendliness, assistance with helpful details, personal attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gamze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay lovely staff!

We stayed here for 6 nights and had a very comfortable stay. The staff are all super helpful and attentive. We were upgraded to a better room free of charge due to the length of our stay. Gül was lovely and friendly every morning when we went to have breakfast. Thank you to the entire team ! Highly recommend the hotel
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is so well located that you will not be lost. Its so accessible to the most important areas of Istanbul Center. Also, the staff is INCREDIBLE! they are attentive, and have great memory to remmber their guest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nedda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at Nordstern Hotel Galata. The location and views are perfect! Walking distance to all of the main attractions. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. We will gladly return to this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind. A great location to all bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I had was lovely and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Martijn

Location is convenient: next to the Galata Bridge (shops, restaurants and the Galata Tower on one side, all the big monuments and museums on the other side). It is a bit noisy. The rooms look great, although cleaning can be improved. One day the drainage of the shower wasn’t working, the next day there was no hot water. These are the basics of hotels, which didn’t work. The old guy at the reception said that he knew that there was no hot water, but he was probably too proud to apologize. The younger personnel was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025