There was no/little room for luggage and storing clothes

Location was really perfect.

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast arrangements

Location and the staff

Stayed in May 2024

There is No lift…

Localization

Stayed in April 2024

The matress is old and not very comfortable. The room misses coffee and tea, as we as cups and tissue papers.

Great Location. Samir was very kind and helpful. He supported in every single detail. Thank you Samir.

Stayed in April 2024

Budgeted

Good

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was good for our stay in Istanbul. The position near the Galata Tower is perfect for discovering the city. Near a lot of restaurants and other hotels. Felt safety as there is police everywhere. The breakfast was on point, we loved it! Staff really polite, available 24h and really helpful in case of something. I recommend this hotel!

Stayed in March 2024

The bathroom is built-in with plastic. Breakfast is served at a cafe close to the hotel and is very simple.

Location is excellent, next to Galata tower and metro station. The guests are very friendly and helped us with the mistake I made in the reservation. The buidling is old so there is no lift, but this was not an issue for us. The room is small but fully furnished and cleaned daily.

Stayed in March 2024

Smoking in the hallway

Location, friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2024

Cons: - heating was insufficient - noise of the street - expensive transfer - breakfast place on the paralell street

Pros: - location - price - clean hotel, daily towel changes - nice hosts - good breakfast

Stayed in February 2024

We had three rooms for in total 6 people so below I will share our experience. We were located at 1,2nd and 4th floor Each room had its own problems: smell, cold or super noise and weak windows, toilet flush problem Someone was smoking sometimes in the building and the smell went inside the room Not sure why the taxi offered by the hotel was with the double amount. you can order much cheaper via the taxi apps or via booking itself

The hotel is located next to Galata tower and has entrance from the Main Street. As the hotel is located next to a Main Street with many food places it was very noise each night until late night - if you travel with children or super sensitive to noise during the night, then consider it. We chose the breakfast option and the place was 5 minutes by walk from the hotel and had very simple but tasty breakfast The towels and the trash beans were cleaned each day. The hotel has a rooftop ( u can check the view if you want) Regarding the reception, all 3 guys were very nice, helpful and kind

Stayed in February 2024

The hosts were always so happy to be sure we were happy during our stay. The location is fantastic and d rooms have so much character

Stayed in January 2024

The lack of a lift, but the building is too old.

I like the service. The guy used the translator to make sure I understand correctly. I like the location.

Stayed in January 2024

Strange hotel- old building with designer rooms,but the bathroom is built-in the room, just plastic almost transparent walls. No elevator. Noisy street. Poor breakfast (omelet and coffee).

The only good thing is location-right in front of Galata tower. The personnel is helpful. Comfortable bed.

Stayed in January 2024

We don't know if the hotel is non-smoking, but at night there was a very strong smell, coming from the corridor, we supposed the origin in another room. Not a real problem for us, but if you come with kids, you need to ask before.

Hotel very well placed, just near the famous Galata tower. Everything was perfect, easy to come (metro just near the hotel), Very friendly and helpful hotel staff. Room and bathroom were clean. En décembre, la rue était très calme la nuit.

Stayed in December 2023

I was staying on the 4th floor, and the lack of an elevator made things difficult! The built-in bathroom, which is on a raised level, is taking space from the square shaped room, and at some point its corner almost touches the edge of the double bed! For a room like that, maybe a smaller bed would be more suitable, in order to leave enough circulation area! Staying in the Galata Tower area also has its negative aspect, coz you are half way up (or down) the Galata hill, which means you always have to either climb up or down!

The hotel is situated next to Galata Tower, which is one of the main attractions of Istanbul, in a very vibrant area, full of shops, restaurants and cafés! The Staff were very helpful and always ready to assist, 24 hours a day, especially Cessim and Samir, who were even ready to carry things for me! Breakfast was served as room service, whenever asked for in the morning! The built-in bathroom was comfortable and clean, same as the whole room!

Stayed in November 2023

The location is great, but if you have a room with a street view, expect it to be noisy. The bathroom has no ventilation or window, so you can feel the humidity a little. Breakfast is cold and enough. Bed uncomfortable. Sofa bed impossible to sleep on.

Location and very friendly staff.

Stayed in November 2023

Only problem was the breakfast which was advertised on the site. I arrived and asked about it and was told would be bought to my room in the morning. Gave up at 9.45 and went to breakfast in restaurant downstairs, told I needed vouchers, so went upstairs and given 2, have to restaurant, they bought 2 breakfasts. Told next morning would be bought to room, left at 9 to catch hop on hop off bus, hungry, didn't even as last day. A big selling point to taste local food but not delivered.

Was comfortable, clean etc. Loved being near the Galata tower and the people.

Stayed in November 2023

Smoking smell.

It was close to everything.

Stayed in November 2023

Communication with the receptionist was not always smooth due to the language barrier.

The location was excellent. All major sights were within easy access. The neighbourhood was animated but also safe. I would definitely come back to Galata Design Hotel and I cannot do anything else but recommend it.

Stayed in November 2023

The "free breakfast" in the restaurant next door didn't include coffee (according to them because they just immediately brought me out a tea). I was happy to pay for it but they charged me 150 Turkish Lira for 1 coffee or £4.27/4.92€/$5.28. This is daylight robbery in Istanbul (to give you an idea, I don't even drink at Starbucks but you can get coffee at Starbucks between 60-90 lira and we all know they're on the expensive side). This put a very sour taste in my mouth and meant I only went that one time. In local cafes I spent as little as 25 lira on coffee... Actually, avoid most restaurants on that strip (easily coming to 550 lira for a tiny basic wrap, salad and coke, this is A LOT for Istanbul) I ate at some lovely little places that seemed genuine off the main streets though and a lot of local vendors were gracious enough to sell water bottles at 3-7 lira. Don't get sucked into inflated prices.

Peaceful little room with a huge bathroom and shower ensuite up quite a lot of steep stairs! 24hr Reception was attentive and helpful. This is a cheap room and so the little things aren't there (towel hooks, cotton bedsheets, view -I overlooked a parking lot, but I didn't mind as I just needed a room to sleep in). Absolutely good value for money.

Stayed in October 2023

Room was rather small, bathroom installed inside the room was a bit weird. We had to wait 40 minutes to be able to check-in.

Great location.

Stayed in October 2023

Some furniture was wobbly. Breakfast was only available from 9am and took 20 minutes. Shower leaked into basin/toilet area. Cut leg on corner of bed base twice due to position despite moving fridge. Street noise although I managed to sleep. Cup in bathroom was not clean

Good location. Value. Friendly staff, carried bag up stairs. Good air conditioning. Free water bottles x2. Manager gifted honey at end of stay when asked about where to buy.

Stayed in October 2023

Little space.

The location and the staff.

Stayed in October 2023

Room is quite different than on the pictures, still decent enough but quite disappointing

Location, included breakfast. The staff was very helpful in general

Stayed in October 2023