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The Story Hotel Pera

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to Galata Tower

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Balcony
Point of interest
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Front of property
Property entrance
In the heart of Istanbul, The Story Hotel Pera offers a luxurious retreat with a bar and restaurant to unwind. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, concierge services, tour/ticket assistance and an elevator for added convenience. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Classic Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

Classic Double or Twin Room, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Duplex, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the area

Near a metro station, The Story Hotel Pera is in Taksim, a walkable area in Istanbul with great shopping. Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Egyptian Bazaar. Taksim Square and Dolmabahçe Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Kumbaraci Yokusu No: 66, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34430

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galataport - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Taksim Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 4 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Espressolab Taksim Tünel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Türk Alman Kitabevi Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Nero - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Parole - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Viyana Kahvesi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Story Hotel Pera

Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Galataport and Taksim Square, The Story Hotel Pera provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and a 24-hour front desk
  • A lift, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and laundry services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guest rooms at The Story Hotel Pera boast comforts, such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets, free cots/infant beds and day beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and kitchen islands

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • 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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 3 km

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen island
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 49 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30 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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, QQ Wallet, Huawei Pay, Samsung Pay, Amazon Pay and PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 15587

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kumbaraci
Stories Hotel Kumbaraci
Stories Hotel Kumbaraci Istanbul
Stories Kumbaraci
Stories Kumbaraci Istanbul
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı Istanbul
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı
Stories Kumbaracı Istanbul
Stories Kumbaracı
Stories Hotel Kumbaracı
The Story Hotel Pera Hotel
The Story Hotel Pera Istanbul
The Story Hotel Pera Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is The Story Hotel Pera pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Story Hotel Pera?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Story Hotel Pera?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Story Hotel Pera?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Story Hotel Pera provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 49 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Story Hotel Pera located?

Located in Taksim, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Galataport. Taksim Square and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 1 mi (2 km). Beyoglu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 6 minutes.

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Reviews

The Story Hotel Pera Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 458 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 458 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 458 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 458 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 458 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Staff really friendly and so helpful… Room was really quiet considering where the hotel is located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ainamrib

Great location staff was very friendly and helpful I would definitely return
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lyza

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff are fantastic and very informative about the local areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was conveniently located near lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping. The room was spacious and the staff was kind with great recommendations. Wonderful stay! Will recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at the Story Hotel Pera. Great welcome from Issa and Hero - provided an upgraded room and all the amenities required. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Super friendly staff reasonable rates!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vannessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved this hotel it was central to everything in Istanbul and the staff was literally the best! Jim and Mk always made sure we had the best recommendations around town and service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff plenty of close. Restaurants,
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice staff, great interaction with all of them. Great coordination with airport transport (highly recommended, avoid headaches, traffic, and chances of someone stealing in metro or tram) plenty of food choices.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location just 50 meters off Istiklal. Lots of restaurants and shopping in area, and close proximity to Metro and Tunel stations. Room was surprisingly quiet. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilnou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top tier location to stay in when visiting Istanbul. Additionally the hotel was very clean and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best customer service and perfect location. Dozens of great restaurants in the area, the front desk provides a list of recommendations. 10 min walk from Galata Tower.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely hotel with wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. We had a terrace with a beautiful view of Istanbul. We could not have been more pleased with our choice to stay there. We highly recommend the Story to anyone who wants a small, personal hotel experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a good location and very small hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Babak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best location, and the best hotel staff in Istanbul, that speak great English to boot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived very early in the morning and a couple of days prior to arrival the hotel contacted us and the arrange our transportation and we were made so welcome as soon as we arrived kept the luggage until the room was ready and we were able to have a rest that day.Best location ever 👍 The staff is lovely they advise us to have breakfast just a cross the road and that was a wonderful !!!!!the food the ambiance and the staff are amazing I can thank enough the staff at the hotel everyone was so nice we really felt at home 🥰🙏💕❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic honest hotel, if you go for one of the balcony rooms on the top floor you can see the Bosphorus
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and helpful staff, big rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff of Jason Stratham n Burak were excellent. Helped with everything dining, transportation couldn’t ask for more. Professional n friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location steps off Istiklal street near Tunell and Galata Tower. Staff was excellent and welcoming. Near good restaurants and the hustle-busltle of the New Town. Street below is a bit trashy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was incredibly nice and friendly. They provided tour and restaurant recommendations, which were very helpful. The area is nicely located near shops and lots of restaurants. The only negatives (minor) are the night street noise and a slightly hard bed. Overall, a great choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yuzhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and can walk to a lot attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location and comfort of the room was wonderful but it was the attentive, friendly staff that we remember.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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