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The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class

4.5-star luxury hotel near Galata Tower

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Interior
Rooftop terrace
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Emek yemez mh. Bankalar cd. No 5, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Deluxe Duplex, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Duplex, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, City View

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

Penthouse, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 83 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Central Istanbul getaway .At this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Galata Tower and Bosphorus, both within a 5-minute walk. Grand Bazaar and Taksim Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Horn - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galata Bridge - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galata Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Karakoy Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books & Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Park Büfe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neolokal - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roof Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salon Galata - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class

4.5-star luxury hotel near Galata Tower
The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. A rooftop terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 3 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa

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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Weight limit: 11 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 for adults and EUR 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 169 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, and a first aid kit
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number 15095

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The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly staff, lovely room with great amenities Outstanding breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inder

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Banu

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, the experience was seamless and genuinely welcoming. The staff were attentive, warm and always ready to help without feeling overbearing — a balance many hotels aim for but rarely nail this well. The room was spotless, modern, and incredibly comfortable. You can tell great care goes into maintaining the space and ensuring guests feel at home. Small touches, like the quality amenities and thoughtful room setup, really made a difference. Overall, this hotel exceeded expectations. The service, comfort, and attention to detail made our stay memorable. I would absolutely stay again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a genuinely great hotel experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel property. Great location. Our room was very nice although it was in the basement level. However, we were only there one night and the manager made it up to us with a lovely delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Excellent Hotel

Amazing!!! Beautiful hotel, excellent location, superb view from the roof top, exquisite decoration...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay. Perfect location with a great rooftop bar overlooking some of Istanbul’s sights. My only regret is that we only stayed for one night - but would happily stay here next time I’m in Istanbul
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located, nice size hotel, great service -very good stay and would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Amazing Stay

Beautiful renovated property perfectly located to explore Istanbul. Boutique, design hotel with excellent customer service. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located in walking distance to Galataport area and transportation of all forms. Easy to get taxi or take trams. Can walk to old district and sight see. Main complaint was the noise at night. Can hear music and traffic coming from street. Also had intermittent sewage smell, fortunately only lasted couple minutes! Staff were helpful and very courteous. Overall I enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Boutique!

Great location. Only 5 rooms per floor. What luxury. Breakfast very good and no more expensive than eating in the cafes around the hotel. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Truly a 5 Star Experience

This hotel was just like the pictures and there was hardly anything out of place. The customer service was always quick and professional whenever I needed anything or had a question. I place a premium on the air conditioning which many fancy hotels only pretend to have and deny any issues when you complain. That was not an issue here as the room was cold just as I preferred. The breakfast was very tasty and a combination of buffet style and made to order. The room did need some minor touch ups and the mattress was a bit firm for my liking. Another bonus was that this hotel actually gives you premium bathroom toiletry samples like shower gel and shampoo, which other hotels have phased out. I would probably stay here gain if return to lstanbul.
Sitting area
Toiletries
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and wonderful staff and great view from the rooftop. A lovely quiet spot away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yonna

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

Simply the best

We have stayed at the Bank Hotel so many times now... for us it is like a home away from home... and that is how we are always treated by the staff. Like family. The hotel provides a beautiful oasis away from the bustle of the streets and the staff are simply the best. The position is perfect... within easy walking distance of the Galata and the Golden Horn.. Over the years we have brought friends and family and they have all loved it. Our deepest gratitude to Osman, Sahar and the team Bank Hotel. We cant wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Baltimore

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When given opportunity, the staff stepped up every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fraser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, very stylish hotel, loved the rooftop bar and helpful staff. Breakfast could be better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The originality of the Bank Hotel, the wonderful rooftop, the staff and the location sre what made our stay so memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My 5 days at the Bank hotel

Everything cool but …the me yes and everything written on cards etc et VERY LITTLE LETTERS ..and with the addition that the paper they use is brown it makes it much more difficult ti read it. Its a unusual that in the breakfast everything is included but … if you ask for a cappuccino they will charge it …😳. Nice hotel. Nice location !
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great hotel to visit in Istanbul

For our first visit to Istanbul, this was the perfect location. Thanks to the excellent transport system everything is in easy reach. The hotel scores on every front. It is beautifully designed, the staff are helpful and attentive, the room is comfortable and with all the amenities you would expect from a quality hotel. A lovely surprise was the birthday cake produced for my wife. Definitely where we'd stay on a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manvel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing . Staff was very welcoming and polite breakfast was one of the best we had ! Strongly recommend this hotel !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025