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Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 50 per person)
Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
$145
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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Arap Camii Mah. Tersane Cad. No: 5, Karaköy Meydani, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Place, Galata Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galataport
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite with Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Balcony view

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)

  • 592 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Nordstern Hotel Galata

Hotel in Istanbul City Center
This smoke-free hotel features a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Nordstern Hotel Galata offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A 24-hour business center is on site. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. This family-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff.

Nordstern Hotel Galata is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 (surcharge)

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 center

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
  • Elevator (15 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (40 inches high)
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 50 for adults and 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Reviews

Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 490 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel, Culiacan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful experience. Broken toilet. Rude staff. Plaster coming off the walls. A/C not working. Coffee machine not working at breakfast buffet. We had a terrible experience at this hotel. Toilet broke, staff didn't fix it, we come back to a room that hadn't been serviced. We were downgraded to a smaller room, there the A/C was not working there, super hot summer. Tried the breakfast buffet, stale bread, coffee machine out of order, staff didn't want to fix it, they didn't care and said "Drink tea". Same attitude at the front desk, nobody wanted to help. They kept saying "we don't have a record of your request to fix these issues in your room". Different staff shift blaming each other. Manager never present and refused to speak with us (and expedia customer service) over the phone. I will never stay there again. this is worse than a hostel. Should not be listed on Expedia and most definitely, this hotel does not meet VIP access criteria. Istanbul is a beautiful city, plenty of good hotels in this area. Don't stay at the Nordstern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali Gokay

Traveled with group
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

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

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

Daniel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Martijn

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
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, NEW BEDFORD

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

Angela Marie, Sausalito

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

Suzana

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

10/10 Excellent

Farangiz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Qasim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Qasim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the best stay at Galata Nordstern! The room was comfortable, though it could use a little update—some fittings in the bathroom were a bit worn, like the broken toilet seat and towel bar. That said, I didn’t mind too much because everything else made up for it. I loved the lively outdoor sounds, the convenience of nearby food, and the fun walk to Galata Port and Hagia Sophia. The staff was incredible, especially when they surprised me with a delicious cake on my birthday! Breakfast was simple but fine, and the rooftop views with chai were breathtaking. Overall, a wonderful experience—I’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mehroj

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

gamze

Traveled with group
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

mateen

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Marcello, Fraddon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The status of the wooden floor was a disaster with splintered boards lifted and ready to cause serious wounds to your feet. The cleanliness was good and the personnel very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel B

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

Many thanks for help

The service is seriously next level. I was in another hotel and something wasn't right there. And that other hotel did not help me with it. And they jumped in to help, which is absolutely amazing. They could have easily said, that is my problem and not theirs. So many thanks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorena

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overnight stay

The location and the staff were excellent. However, my upgraded room was on the 4th floor, where they were making major repairs to the flooring making very loud noise all afternoon. Most of the view from my room was blocked by a ghosted skeleton building, which was too ugly to ignore. Hopefully, both of these conditions are temporary and will not affect others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024