Galata Life Istanbul

Name: Galata Life Istanbul
Address: Sahkulu Mah. Galipdede Cad. No:75 Galata Karakoy, Istanbul, tr

Location: Sahkulu Mah. Galipdede Cad. No:75 Galata Karakoy, Istanbul, tr

Star Rating: 8.3 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Historic Location in Galata
Galata Life Istanbul, located near the iconic Galata Tower, offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature en suite bathrooms and some offer balconies with views of Hagia Sophia.
Convenient Transportation and Nearby Attractions
Just a 2-minute walk from Tunnel Tram Stop, the hotel is close to Galata Mevlevihanesi and Istanbul Modern. Explore the vibrant neighborhood easily from this central location.
Dining with a View and Culinary Delights
Indulge in Turkish specialties and International cuisine at the hotel's restaurant or terrace with panoramic views. Don't miss the chance to savor home-made bread and pastries at the cozy café.
Ready to experience the charm of Galata Life Istanbul? Book your stay now!

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Non-smoking throughout
Grocery deliveries
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food - securely covered
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Mobile app for room service
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Internet access

Rooms Available

Economy Single Room

Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned single room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Double Room Single Use

1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - LCD television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Electric kettle and free bottled water
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers
Practical - Desk, phone, and wardrobe or closet; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
Budget Double Room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Quadruple Room

Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Budget Double Room

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Family Room

Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned family room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a wardrobe, an electric kettle as well as city views. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Slippers
- Satellite channels
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Dining area
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Drying rack for clothing
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Mariia (3/5): Very unfriendly stuff - Very nice location adjust 2 min from Galata tower The most unfriendly stuff. I booked a hotel for my sister - it was her first in Istanbul. I asked via email to describe how the entrance looks or to send me pictures of the entrance of the hotel - since most of the hotels in the center don’t look like hotels more like shops. The stuff never bothered to - they said there are pictures on their site. Which didn’t work of course and they knew that I booked at booking so I never had a chance to get the pictures if there were any. Inside the hotel was ok more or less. Though no maps of the city were available nor the stuff wanted to answer any questions of the guests. Keep in mind that WiFi doesn’t work in the lobby and when my sister stayed there for a minute the stuff told her to go to her room. I suppose the hotel doesn’t have a problem with guests due to their location, but my sister had no internet Istanbul and the lack of map or any help to find around really made her stay there unwelcoming and affected her impression of the city. It’s always the little things that spoil the whole trip :( So if it’s your first time in Istanbul I would definitely NOT RECOMMEND THE HOTEL. We’re not returning here.
Anton (10/5): Great location, very good price - The location and value for money are unbeatable! The entrance through the shop is a bit peculiar, but it always worked perfectly as the shop is open 24/7.
Alexander (9/5): loved the location and helpful staff - location rooms a little bit old
abdul (10/5): I’m feel comfortable there - Every thing Center
Nurbol (10/5): -
Miha (10/5): -
Tazhmagambetov (7/5): It was not bad, but I was late for my meeting just because there was no one in the reception - The place is very comfortable and in the middle of a touristic street. However, it’s quite strange that in the morning it’s hard to go outside just because the owner of the hotel closed the entrance. Unfortunately there is no one in the reception. So I was literally stuck in the hotel. Hotel rooms sometimes covered with dust and the restrooms can be a little bit dirty. In my room was a smell of cigarettes, I tried to open the window, but unfortunately it didn’t change the situation.
Benoit (6/5): -
Yuhao (8/5): - 屋主總是積極地解決旅客所有問題，讓人安心。地點絕佳，位在加拉達石塔旁邊，鄰近商店很多機能良好。房間簡單舒適非常適合單人旅行，性價比極好。可能會有煙味上飄到房間
MZaplotnik (10/5): Outstanding location - Outstanding location between Galata tower and Istiklal street, metro station Shishane is just around the corner, there are markets and street food nearby. Room was clean, AC was working very well. Room was equipped with refrigerator and tea kettle, but there was no glass. Mattress was a little uncomfortable.
Hebao (8/5): -
Sgfroggy (10/5): Exceptional - The location, the comfort
Tursyngul (6/5): Pleasant - The staff was friendly. Location is nice The room and bathroom are very small, not very very clean
Omar (8/5): Very good -
Shafique (8/5): Very good -
Philip (8/5): Very good -
Igor (10/5): Exceptional -
Akhil (7/5): Good -
Paul (7/5): Good -
Laaraj (8/5): Very good -
Maria (8/5): Very good -
Yevgeni (8/5): A cute tiny hostel plus souvenir shop in a tourist area. Unfortunately, the late December weather spoilt everything - The location and super friendly staff Too small a room for that money
Nicolas (9/5): Excellent stay at this hotel with awesome location 2' from Galata. - Clean simple room, staff was friendly and location is unbeatable.
Chinghua (8/5): Affordable single room in Taksim - Very friendly staff, clean room/bathroom and comfortable bed, close to metro. Just all i need. The best thing is you get a room instead of a dorm bed at an affordable price. There's a low frequency noise sometimes.
Jesse (8/5): can't beat the price for the location, with some caveats - excellent location and price, very friendly and helpful hosts noisy at times. having the hotel through a shop means you need to coordinate if you are coming/going outside their business hours
Mohamed (10/5): Exceptional - The staff are very friendly and very helpful Location is perfect
Ryan (9/5): Superb -
Jakub (3/5): If you’re spending just one night in Istanbul and need a place for the sightseeing it’s ok. Otherwise don’t come there - The best thing was location. In the middle of old town First of all in the room and especially in the bathroom was dirty. There was a dirty door, walls and dirty surface of toilet. It was disgusting. Also personnel didn’t know a word in English so we couldn’t communicate. No WiFi.
Tanvir (9/5): Superb - The owner is very helpful... location is good... Price is good.
Oana (9/5): My staying was welcoming and I will come back 100%. - The staff was very polite and helpful, the location is amazing, very touristic, comfortable, working AC and hot water. More than enough for one person, even 2. -
Chayma (8/5): Very good -
Greg (7/5): Good -
Constanze (10/5): Exceptional - Very very kind host, great location, room had everything you need! -
Rachel (3/5): Nice location, - Location was good Really run down and unclean
Rihab (6/5): Pleasant - The hotel location is very good, the staff are very kind and helpful. It is on a main street and the entrance is through a jewelry shop. The only thing I did not like is that the room had a string smoke/cigarette smell and by opening the windows it did not go away. It could be a little loud by night, but not too disturbing.
Drakos (6/5): Pleasant - It's somehow strange that the "entrance" is from a jewelery shop Uncomfortable matress
Lobanenkov (7/5): Good -
Victor (8/5): Very good -
Ramzi (8/5): The best possible accommodation at price and place. - It’s in a very nice place and close to everything. Also, the people are very nice and good. It needs a little detail cleaning, i.e., few things need more attention for cleaning.
Elisabete (10/5): 20 stars for every thing 😊🙏🏻 - Great area 5 minutes from the Galata Tower spectacular room whit great view very clean and friendly it has more that I expect for value very cleans and great welcoming i will for sure come back to this Hotel thank you very much for helping me with my transfer Nothing to say every thing has very good
Moiz (10/5): Exceptional -
Amanda (7/5): I had a good stay. The staff was friendly and helpfull. Location was great! - The hotel was close to the Galata Tower and Istiklal area. Also metro station was nearby. Coffee and/or tea facilities in the room would have been nice.
Tayba (10/5): Exceptional -
Arshad (9/5): Superb -
Cisneros (9/5): Superb -
Mathew (10/5): Exceptional -
Elena (7/5): Good - The hotel is located near Galata Tower. Nearby you can find a lot of restaurants, cafes, shops. This hotel.is located inside of a jewellery shop, there is no sign outside. It took me a lot of time to find the hotel. There were no hot water in my room during my stay, the stuff couldn't help me.
Kubryak (7/5): Great location in the middle of tourist part of Istanbul. Clean, but a bit noisy. - Great value for money, and prime location right in the middle of Taksim! 10 min to metro, and to the ferry. Walking distance (long-ish) to Fatih (Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque). Comfy beds, big room. It's really noisy, facing one of the busy streets in Taksim, and the windows aren't soundproof. The front door is closed during the night, because the entrance is in the back of a souvenir store. I needed to knock and wait for the manager to open the front door to get out for my early morning runs.
Maria (7/5): Good value for money - Great location, literally 5 minutes far from Galata tower. Staff kind and helpful The room was too noisy, there was a boiler, not inside the room but probably near by and it was running H24 and during the night was really annoying, without ear caps I wouldn't be able to sleep
Gašper (6/5): Pleasant - It is in the center It was noisy at night. They were playing Music right next to my door
Anonymous (10/5): Amazing place. Great value for money - The room was huge, the bathroom was very clean and beds were comfortable, amazing location and the host was very helpful and kind.
K (8/5): Very good - Very safe and convenient location nearby Istiklal street and Galata Tower, many options for food and shopping. The owner was very friendly and has great hospitality, tried to help me with anything when I asked. He called a taxi for me to the airport which is much cheaper than you call a cab by yourself. You can enjoy some very tasty Turkish tea at the reception. The ground floor is a jewellery shop so you can enjoy shopping as well. I thought it would be nice to have a daily room clean but I stayed only for 3 nights so it wasn't a big problem anyway, and considering what I paid for, the service and room were good enough :)
Jason (10/5): A perfect landing pad for a couple day’s in Istanbul. - Helpful concierge, great room in a perfect location in Galata.
Cintia (6/5): Friendly service - Very friendly staff . Very good location. No room service.
Ernst_d (9/5): Superb -
Irene (9/5): Superb -
Muhammad (9/5): Superb - Excellent Location
Anna (10/5): Great Affordable Stay - It was such great value for money. A lovely hot shower, and a reasonably comfortable bed. There was a small table and a fridge and aircon. Everything I needed. The place is situated up some stairs at the back of a shop and the staff were so friendly and kind, always offering me tea. The location was great, so many restaurants around and very close to the Galata Tower. I would come back and stay here again for sure. Only one thing to be aware of if you’re worried about noise, is that it was a little bit noisy.
Taisuke (9/5): Great entrance for my solo journey in Turky - Staffs are friendly and kind. Close to the street including restaurants and shops. Wifi works well. I was happier if bigger trash box is set.
Themanfromspace (8/5): It was nice in general. - The only thing that I didn't like was the entrance. It was from the accessories shop.
Tetiana (10/5): Great place - The hotel is located in the centre, the staff was very helpful and friendly (Thanks Hiko 🫶) I’ll be back again :)
Васильева (5/5): Passable - it is 3 minutes to Galata and 1 minute to Istiklal, nice stuff also ! Coffee or tea will be proposed and they can help you with taxi, because Uber cars are not came here as per traffic and many people. All room is clean also ! Wi-Fi is working only in hallway if your room is on 1st floor , but on 3rd floor Wi-Fi will working near your bed. you have no opportunity to cancel 1 night if you want come on 1 night later, you must to pay for all night even if you informed in any days for changing of your plans. Door in shower can be damaged, use it carefully (3rd floor).
Ali (8/5): Very good -
Brian (7/5): Good -
Matteo (10/5): Exceptional -
Alexandra (9/5): Great place - Amazing staff. They help you literally with everything. Reception is non stop and they work hard,long hours, to keep this excellent hosting score. Rooms have everything you need and the main street its quiet after 8pm. Location is great but watch out your belongings as phone got stolen near the hotel. Full of pick pockets but otherwise you'll enjoy the stay in a very central place. Note - booking. Com actually hide reviews that are negative to continue cashing in their commission. Don't believe all positive reviews on this website because negative expensive are hidden on purpose. Look for "hidden review because not following our guidelines". I got my negative reviews hidden twice and no follow up and explanation from booking. Com. Fraude like fu**. Streets with beggars and pick pockets but its normal because this is a tourist place. Happens anywhere in the world.
Ariel (10/5): Exceptional - Really good value for money
Muzammil (10/5): Worth every cent! - The property is located near Galata Tower. It had the best connectivity across Istanbul in my opinion. You will not feel lonely in that area. The area is full of shops, cafes, restaurants and is always lively. I want to thank Hikmet, Ahmed, Revsha for ensuring I had the best time, I will remember hilarious moments I had with them and the Turkish tea obviously. Hikmet arranged taxi for me to get to the airport, offered tea every time, recommended places to eat, shop, explore, and has always been available. It’s not a typical hotel but the rooms are cozy, clean and have toiletries. I highly recommend Galata Life Istanbul.
Tayba (9/5): Superb - Staff are really friendly, especially the receptionist guy The bed was not comfortable
Gholami (1/5): Worst - Nothing! I reserved this hotel for my brother, from the first night they told my brother you should pay cash for the room. But I registered my card on booking.com. Last night my brother went out of the hotel for finding the cash. And he did not stay last night in the hotel. It was a horrible experience.
Armin (10/5): Exceptional - RECEPTION HAS BEEN EXCELLENT N/A
Irina (10/5): Exceptional -
Uroš (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing location, no will disturb you /
Ernst_d (9/5): Superb -
Aleksandr (8/5): Very good - Absolutely fair price for such location and size of apartment. Clean, warm (it's important at autumn in Istanbul) and cheap, easy choice
Naveed (9/5): Superb -
Musa (4/5): I do regret I would not chose again. No common place for guests! The room was not well equipped. it has two windows look - Location is great the rest not so much! No lobby, looks like anything but a hotel!
Haitham (9/5): great choice ... will be back for sure - the location is great, the stuff very helpful
Ervin (9/5): Superb -
Roman (10/5): Exceptional -
Julia (10/5): Exceptional - The best welcome at the hotel a person could ask for! It was my very first time in Istanbul and after long journey they first invited me to sit, drink some Turkish tea and tell something about myself. What a lovely stuff, a place the people want to come back to. Everything what's needed in the room is provided. Excellent price and location. See you next time! PS also jewellery shop in front of the hotel lobby is simply amazing.
Dinara (10/5): Exceptional - Wi-Fi worked perfectly, staff is very kind and friendly, location is great. Definitely recommend this hotel. Everything was amazing. Tesekkur ederim!
Rovshan (9/5): Good - I think the hotel managers should care about Wifi. In my room it often disappeared Comfort
Ningappa (8/5): Very good -
Russell (6/5): Ok - No breakfast...clean...bed a little hard Bed
Arthur (9/5): Superb -
Dinara (10/5): Exceptional - Very clean, comfortable bed, renovated rooms, friendly staff and very good WI-FI, if you need it for work. Totally recommend. Tesekkur ederim! :)
Michiel (4/5): Super cheap hotel. You get what you be pay for. - The room was tiny. Not fit fort two people (I was alone). Lack of space
Saqib (9/5): Superb -
Tyler (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing staff, not for the feckless but intrinsically Istanbul and tattoo parlor on the 2nd floor ❤️
Souhir (10/5): I had an amazing stay at the hotel which felt very much like home. - First of all and most importantly, staff friendliness is an exceptional advantage in this cozy hotel where you'd feel very welcome. Its central location and proximity to public transportation is something you wouldn't want to miss either. If you need anything (room cleaning, information about attractions in Istanbul, or anything else), it is just enough to ask the staff and they will be more than happy to assist you. Definitely a great stay for a solo traveler looking for a home-like experience.
Chayma- (9/5): Highly recommended - Highly recommended, hugeeeee room, great location and nice staff! Worth every penny, I would definitely stay at Galata life again. There's no elevator but it's no big deal, the staff helped me with my luggage without even asking for it.
Marcos (7/5): Good - Very good location, next to the Galata Tower and a few minutes walking to subway and TRAM stations and Istiklal Caddesi. Cleaning was not performed during my stay of 2 nights and the bathroom had old shampoo and body gel recipients, indicating that it was not cleaned even before my check-in, and I've made check in around midnight.
Verified traveler (8/5): Busy, young crowd - Clean, small room, decent wifi, excellent breakfast included...tough to find owing to some blocked streets Certainly worth it ...unless....you have bad knees or have trouble walking. . It's on a pretty significant hill and that can be areal problem. Otherwise, a winner.
Verified traveler (8/5): nettes kleines Hotel, zentral gelegen - Personal sehr freundlich, unaufdringlich und hilfsbereit. Zimmer zweckmäßig eingerichtet, mit nur kleinen Abstrichen bei Sauberkeit. Ein Schwachpunkt ist das sehr kleine Duschbad/WC. Wir bekamen im Bett Rückenschmerzen, und mit der gemeinsamen Bettdecke mussten wir ein bisschen üben, bis es keinen Streit mehr gab. Da das Zimmer nach hinten lag, war es sehr ruhig.
Osman (6/5): gute lage - Zimmer zu klein .personal sehr freudlich gute lage
Verified traveler (10/5): - Great place to stay. Clean rooms, friendly and helpful service, great complimentary breakfast. Conveniently located near Galata Tower/Istiklal St as well as within walking distance of the metro. Highly recommended
Bill (8/5): Great location at a great price! - The location of this hotel was perfect for us. Close to Galata Tower, a landmark that can be seen from all over Istanbul. The quality of the hotel staff was a 5+, friendly, attentive service. The hotel has a European feel. The only reason I gave a 3 to 'cleanliness of your room' was due to not cleaning under beds. This is not to say the rooms were not clean, they were, but when you drop things and they roll under the beds and you went to retrieve the items, it would be nice if it weren't so dusty. That's it, great hotel otherwise. I would highly recommend.