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Nordstern Hotel Galata

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Egyptian Bazaar

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Interior entrance
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, minibar
Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 50 per person)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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Arap Camii Mah. Tersane Cad. No: 5, Karaköy Meydani, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Place, Galata Bridge
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪5 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view

Superior Double Room with Balcony and Galata Tower view

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

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

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Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)

Suite with Hammam and Steam Bath(unique in Istanbul)

  • 55 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Istanbul

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Galata Bridge and Galata Tower. Also, Egyptian Bazaar is within half a mile (1 km) and Galataport is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galata Bridge - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bosphorus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Egyptian Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • 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
  • ‪Halis Bekrizade Efendi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Gümrük - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪balıkçı memet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nordstern Hotel Galata

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Egyptian Bazaar
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Nordstern Hotel Galata.

This 3.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Nordstern Hotel Galata

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 7 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.

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 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

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, 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
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

  • Up to 7 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 501 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kim

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

Great location, but a bit awkward

The location is great, the included buffet breakfast was nice but not great for vegans (some days better than others, nothing labeled). There is a fridge in the room but it is inside an un-vented cupboard which gets very hot so the fridge doesn't work. Blankets were just sheets and the bed was quite hard. The hotel room seemed like it was designed by someone who has never stayed in a hotel. Staff were generally lovely and helpful when they could. There was one odd incident on our first night when we were on the main balcony taking a few pictures of the skyline and the man who checked us in a few hours prior confronted us seeming to think we were tourists wandering in off the street - it was odd and uncomfortable (he was a bit aggressive at first) but he was apologetic when he realised the mistake. Nice enough, but just generally a little odd.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luis, las vegas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 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

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

Clemente

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in Nordstern Hotel Galata in August 2025. Hotel room offered ample space, was clean, bed was comfortable, and wi-fi was reliable. Hotel is located near Galata Tower, about a 5 minute walk from hotel. This location is perfectly located near main locations, without being overly crowded. Hotel has an amazing rooftop area where breakfast is offered, after breakfast area remains accessible if you need somewhere to relax and enjoy a stunning city view. The Staff are hands down the best! Super friendly and always available for any questions or requests. Shout out to Ramajan and Nijat! If you would like recommendations to the best food or attraction spots, these fine gentlemen are more than happy to put you on to some local spots! I also booked their airport shuttle service and it is honestly so worth it. Communication on meet up location was clear and driver arrived on time, Ramajan & Nijat also made sure to follow up with me regarding my return shuttle to the airport. This was such a peace of mind. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manuel, Culiacan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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