Galata Master Hotel

The hotel is 100/100. There were 3 of us, took Triple room with a balcony. Great location, close to the bridge, all the sights are within walking distance. There are good restaurants, cafes and coffee shops nearby. The rooms are standard size for Istanbul. They also have cute French-style balconies. The hotel is quite new, so the rooms are fresh and clean. Comfortable beds and several pillows, good water pressure. Beautiful design. Of course, I would like to express special thanks to the staff, who were very responsive, friendly, polite and competent. They helped with all questions, including organizing a birthday. Special thanks to Adam, Joseph and Mohammed. The impressions from staying in this hotel are the best. The quality is much higher than the price. Thank you very much. We recommend!

Very friendly and helpful English-speaking staff at the 24hr reception. The room we had seemed recently refurbished and it was very comfortable, air conditioned and well serviced by housekeeping every day. Perhaps it might be seen as small, as is the hotel building, but it served us well for our three day exploration of Istanbul. It had a good-sized double bed (comfy), tea/coffee making facilities, en suite with good shower, TV, and an openable full depth door to a mini balcony, if you prefer fresh air. The hotel is only five minutes walk from Galataport and the T1 tram. The latter takes you very cheaply to several important historical sites in a matter of 10 minutes or so, as well as ferries for the Asian side. Less than five minutes in the other direction, and the tram reaches its terminus; just a few minutes walk from small ship cruises on the Bosphorus. The hotel offers a private transfer service to/from IST, the new main airport, for 50 Euros. For returning to the airport with a 5am start, we asked reception to book a yellow taxi with the price quoted in advance and payable by card . That cost 1,100 lira (we use Revolut, so no exchange charges on it or similar cards, note that AMEX is only rarely accepted in the city), about £28 Sterling at the time and was perfectly fit for purpose and good value. We arrived at IST from London in the early hours of the morning and booked an hotel near the airport before proceeding to the city later in the morning (unnecessary, as the Galata Master, also known as Galata Masterpiece, has that 24hr reception). Of course, Istanbul is a hilly city and those can be steep, worth remembering when going upwards from the hotel to seek out one of the many cafes and restaurants in the immediate area or if walking with heavy luggage. Overall, a great base for city explorers but, depending upon your view of these things, perhaps not your first choice for a romantic bolthole with all the 'trimmings'.

During my stay at Galata Master Hotel in Istanbul last month with my friend, we had an absolutely wonderful experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so welcome. They were incredibly lovely, helpful, and always willing to assist with a smile, which made our trip even more enjoyable. The hotel’s location is perfect—just a short walk from Galata Tower, Istiklal Street, and the waterfront, making it super easy to explore the city. Our room was clean, comfortable, and modern, providing the perfect space to relax after a day of sightseeing. If you’re visiting Istanbul, I highly recommend staying at Galata Master Hotel—not just for its great location and amenities but for the wonderful people who make the experience so special. I’d definitely stay here again!

Exceptional staff and hospitality. Ali is the General manager, and will be sure to look after you're needs. See yous again. ☺️🤟

This place was an ideal stay in Istanbul! Close to Galata Tower, we had endless food options nearby. The room was spacious, spotless, and had an incredibly comfortable bed. For the price, it exceeded expectations—we loved everything about it and would gladly return. Our friendly Azerbaijani host went above and beyond, even recommending a great restaurant for our late arrival.