With a stay at Galatahan Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Istanbul, just a 3-minute walk from Galata Tower and 6 minutes by foot from Bosphorus. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Istiklal Avenue and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Pera Palace Hotel.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
"This was our second stay at this hotel. Among all the options, Galatahan stood out for its location, breakfast availability, and price.
It's part of a mini-hotel association, and the staff are pleasant.
Regarding the downsides, we had requested a room away from the elevator, but we were given one right next to it. In the mornings, guests waiting for the elevator would chat, and it was quite audible. However, the view compensated for everything. So, if you're an early riser, room 41 might suit you.
But there were a few things that could be improved:
1) There was no shelf in the bathroom, only traces that one used to be there… it was inconvenient to place toiletries on the edge of the sink.
2) The hairdryer was on its last legs – the cap was broken, it rattled, and it overheated… I was worried it would burn my hair.
3) On our last day, it rained, and water dripped from the window, soaking my foot (which meant my last clean sock before my flight was ruined).
4) The pillow had split into two large lumps.
5) The TV remote stopped working, so we had to turn on the TV using the button on the set itself.
If these minor issues don't bother you, and you're looking for an affordable place with breakfast and a good location, then go for it. Many hotels in Istanbul are in a similar condition unless you're opting for a heavy luxury suite."