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Nordstern Hotel Galata

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 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, Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galataport
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Suite with Sea View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

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

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Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

Comfort Double Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

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

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Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Balcony view

Superior Double Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

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

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About the area

Istanbul

With a stay at Nordstern Hotel Galata in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), you'll be steps from Galata Bridge and 6 minutes by foot from Galata Tower. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Egyptian Bazaar and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Grand Bazaar.

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
  • Istiklal Avenue - 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
  • ‪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 with a coffee shop, steps from Galata Bridge
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting (surcharge) and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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

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 centre

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Lift (38 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (76 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Nordstern Hotel Galata Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 506 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alhamedi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I rarely write negative reviews, but this experience warrants it. From the moment I arrived, the service was underwhelming. Staff seemed disinterested and unresponsive to basic requests, which set the tone for the rest of the stay. The cleanliness of the room was far below acceptable standards — dusty surfaces, stained linens, and a bathroom that clearly hadn’t been properly cleaned. Housekeeping was inconsistent and often skipped entirely. Noise was another major issue. Whether it was thin walls, loud guests, or street traffic, restful sleep was nearly impossible. I raised concerns, but they were brushed off without resolution. For the price paid, I expected far better. The amenities were outdated, the atmosphere chaotic, and the overall experience frustrating. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone seeking comfort, cleanliness, or decent service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moreno, Aberdeen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was assigned wasn't the one we paid for, although it was spacious. The staff was always very friendly, even though they lied and didn't give us the correct information.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Felipe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fine but the lock failed 30 times on a two night stay. The first night the room sas hot so we tried to start AC with no luck. The front desk advised that it was turned off since October is the start of the winter season. They said that they couldn’t get around that. I lost my “cool”and several cisits with front desk abiut deceptive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

6/10 Okay

george

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

The best and worst

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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