The Galata Hotel Istanbul - Mgallery Collection, Istanbul

The Galata Hotel Istanbul - Mgallery Collection - A historic bank building hotel with Golden Horn views, Turkish hammam, and proximity to Galata Tower

This 5-star boutique hotel occupies a renovated former Italian bank building on Voyvoda Street, originally housing financial institutions like the Ottoman Central Bank. All 83 rooms range from 25 to 506 ft² and feature air conditioning, premium bedding, heated floors, pillow menus, marble bathrooms with luxury toiletries, and Nespresso machines; select suites offer 128-inch LED TVs and terraces with views of the Golden Horn and Galata Tower. Peran Restaurant serves Turkish mezze and fusion cuisine, while a rich buffet breakfast includes 13 cheese varieties, 6 charcuterie options, fresh fruits, and hot items like omelets. The Mgallery property contains a historical Turkish Hammam from 1720, along with a spa tub, sauna, fitness center, and nightclub. Located in Galata, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Istanbul metro station and within 15 minutes walking distance of Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and Blue Mosque. Business amenities include complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, a business center, two meeting rooms, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

Pros

The historical Turkish Hammam dates back to 1720.

Select suites feature private terraces with direct views of Galata Tower and the Golden Horn.

The breakfast buffet includes 13 types of cheese and 6 types of charcuterie.

The hotel occupies a renovated historical building that once housed the Italian Bank of Constantinople.

Proximity to Galata Bridge and Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, both within 0.5 miles.

Cons

The hotel's central location on a historical banking street may result in occasional street noise.

Standard rooms start at 269 ft², which may feel compact for some travelers.