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Nordstern Hotel Galata

Travelers relax on a charming rooftop terrace with city views or plan their Istanbul adventures over fresh coffee at this family-friendly hotel near historic sites

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

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Room options

View all photos for Suite with Sea View

Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Suite with Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Balcony view

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Nordstern Hotel Galata is in the entertainment district and on the boardwalk/promenade. 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. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Arap Camii Mah. Tersane Cad. No: 5, Karaköy Meydani, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Galata Bridge
    Galata Bridge
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galata Tower
    Galata Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A small bazaar, called Egyptian Bazaar, in Istanbul that similar to the famous Grand Bazaar. #Red spices and other #colourful handmade ceramics, flower scarfs, and don't forget the variety flavour of Turkish delights!
    Egyptian Bazaar
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • View from Galataport overlooking Bosphorus strait with sailing ferry boat and Topkapi Palace in the far end before sunset, Istanbul, Turkey
    Galataport
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Books & Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Karaköy Murat Muhallebicisi
    1 min walk
  • Karaköy Gümrük
    2 min walk
  • Karaköy Balık Çarşısı
    1 min walk
  • Halis Bekrizade Efendi
    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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Nordstern Hotel Galata have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and childcare services
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and down comforters
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Nordstern Hotel Galata pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out 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 boardwalk/promenade, 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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Reviews

Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 300 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 513 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing place, the staff has been the most respectful people we have ever been with. Extremely recommended hotel, we have a simply unique experience!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here at Nordstern Galata. The staff was incredibly nice every single one of them to include Ramadan, Ertugrul, Aziz, Onür and everyone! The room was ready way earlier than I expected and they were very friendly and hospitable! The view of my room was also amazing and it had a huge bathroom!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location near all attractions, shopping, etc. 24-hour staff who take care of guests’ needs. The breakfast buffet is excellent with a
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was eager & friendly. The rooms were spacious and comfortable
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 traveler

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

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

Peter

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

8/10 Good

Daniel B

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent location

Hotel is in a very nice area and the hotel staff is welcoming. The terrace on the top floor is a great addition and is especially nice in the morning at breakfast time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apart from needing minor renovations, this hotel is a gem . Location couldn’t be better and the staff was phenomenal. I would certainly return to this hotel !
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, great room, the service from the staff was excellent. My only complaint is that the room was a bit noisy from the street sounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

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

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

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked this for a long layover and it was a perfect location. Very central and easy to walk to many areas. The shower drained slowly like a previous review said, and the rooms did have some wear, but we loved the traditional look of the rooms and hotel. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023