Galata Fotoğraf Akademisi
Galata Fotoğraf Akademisi, Serdar-ı Ekrem Caddesi, 34425 Beyoğlu, Turkey- Public Art
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Central Location in Istanbul
World House Boutique Hotel Galata, centrally located in Istanbul, offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities. Just steps away from Galata Tower, the hotel provides easy access to Istanbul's iconic landmarks.
Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at World House Boutique Hotel Galata is equipped with a fridge, minibar, coffee machine, and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms offer terraces and sea views, ensuring a relaxing stay for every guest.
Convenient Services and Facilities
Guests can benefit from room service, a 24-hour front desk, and currency exchange. The hotel also offers business facilities, an ironing service, and activities such as cycling. With its proximity to popular attractions, this hotel is an ideal choice for travelers visiting Istanbul.
Book your stay at World House Boutique Hotel Galata for a memorable experience in Istanbul.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 AM
Parking
PAID
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
55 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
43 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
50 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The staff are very freindly and super helpful. Loved the location, just a few steps to Galata tower, shops, restaurants, tram, just the perfect location. The room was so comfortable and well decorated. Loved our stay here.
Exactly as described.
Staff were lovely and attentive. Room was clean. Location was very central and just around the corner from the Galata tower.
Stairs but that can't be helped. A little difficult to access for cars so you'd best be prepared to walk.
Loved this hotel! Location is fantastic, right beneath Galata tower a close to transport. Staff were great, very friendly and helpful. Felt like home.
Great location and quiet atmosphere! The stuff is very nice and helpful! Especially Ismail !
Everything is good!
I had a wonderful stay at World House Boutique Hotel in Galata. The hotel is charming, beautifully designed, and perfectly located for exploring Istanbul. The staff were welcoming and attentive, which made the whole experience comfortable and memorable. I would happily stay here again. Five stars!
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Conveniently located hotel with the friendliest staff. The rooms are so comfortable and clean. The bed was fantastically comfy and the shower was fabulous. The coffee shop on the ground floor of the hotel serves amazing flat whites, freshly baked cinnamon rolls and enormous slices of San Sebastián cheesecake with warm chocolate sauce. No notes - we would highly recommend a stay here.
Zeer schoon en heel vriendelijk personeel
Fantastic location. Beautiful room. Amazing coffee shop. But most of all the staff went out of their way to make our stay memorable and hassle free. In particular Murat and Ishmel who were super friendly and always checked in that we were having a great time in Istanbul.
Nothing.
El hotel se siente como un hogar, Isaías muy preocupado de absolutamente cada detalle Nos proporcionó información, ayuda en reservas, orientación El hotel está muy bien ubicado, a pasos de todas las atracciones del lugar, increíblemente dentro de el no se siente el movimiento de la calle lo que permite relajarse El hotel tiene un cafecito exquisito incorporado a el, lo que lo hace más agradable aún
Lo mejor es la ubicación, que es genial, y el personal que es súper atento; nos dieron una mano enorme con el equipaje ya que nos tocó un 4to piso por escalera.
No hay ascensor. Las habitaciones son chicas y no hay mucho espacio de guardado. Además, el Wi-Fi es muy lento, se corta bastante, y a veces en las zonas comunes se sentía un olor no muy agradable.
We had a wonderful stay at World House Boutique Hotel and would happily stay here again. The location is perfect, just steps from Galata Tower and surrounded by great cafés, restaurants, and everything you need. Despite being in such a lively area, the hotel was surprisingly quiet at night, which made for a very comfortable stay. The hotel is spotless, beautifully designed, and full of boutique charm. We also loved the café overlooking the street. It added a lovely atmosphere to the hotel. The staff were exceptional, always friendly, welcoming, and quick to help with anything we needed. A special thank you to Murat, the manager, for his warm welcome and outstanding hospitality. He made sure everything was perfect from the moment we arrived.
A TV in the attic room would’ve been nice and a wardrobe.
L’emplacement, la gentillesse, la disponibilité et l’écoute du personnel, la simplicité efficace des chambres, la climatisation dans la chambre indispensable avec la chaleur.
Le club de danse qui peut faire beaucoup de bruit donc être dérangeant mais l’hôtel sait parfaitement gérer le sujet. Peut-être que l’établissement gagnerait à installer la climatisation dans les parties communes et notamment la salle de petit déjeuner qui serait plus agréable encore.
Great location and very friendly staff !
Hotel is lovely, staff incredibly nice and helpful and location is superb if you like being near restaurants and shops.
Property doesn’t have stairs
Perfecte locatie, mooi kleinschalig boutique hotel in een levendige buurt vol met leuke restaurantjes en bars en ideaal als uitvalsbasis om de Hele stad te bezoeken
прекрасный отель и персонал
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The staff was so nice and accommodating ! They were willing to help with anything we needed and they helped us with a contact to make arrangements for our additional time in Turkey. They went above and beyond to help us!
There is no lift but they helped us with our bags. Luckily, we packed light!
Ingen frukost ingår
Spegeln i badrummet var för låg
First and foremost, the service is unlike anything I’ve had at other hotels. The staff are super friendly and go above and beyond to ensure your comfort. The room was well furnished with comfortable beds. We had a great view of Galata Tower from our balcony. Plus, having a great cafe in the hotel is a big plus.
For some, the only downside would be that there is no elevator but this didn’t bother us.
The two Managers were excellent. They made the hotel worthwhile. Excellent location. They need to put in new safety boxes in the rooms. Their old style ones are a waste of time and do not work well.
La gentillesse d’Omar qui a été vraiment super sympa et a toujours répondu présent à nos sollicitations.
Rien
Amazing location near Galata tower and many nice restaurants and cafes. Friendly staff who were helpful and accommodating. Clean and modern rooms, nice coffee shop and chill area on the ground floor.
There was some noise at night from inside the hotel (cleaners and guests) and outside the hotel. This can't be helped but if you are sensitive to noise then earplugs could be helpful.
Very comfortable beds and rooms Great coffee shop downstairs Excellent staff who are very helpful
It is on a very busy street across from a popular tourist attraction. It was noisy at times.
Quarto bastante espaçoso.
Internet péssima.
Die Lage des Hotels ist super zentral, wenige Meter vom Galata Tower entfernt. Dadurch liegt das Hotel selber natürlich nicht in einer ruhigen Gegend, sondern eher in einer sehr lebhaften Gegend. Wir hatten ein Standard Zimmer gebucht, welches relativ klein ist, aber den Zweck erfüllt, wenn man viel in Istanbul unterwegs ist. Unser erstes Zimmer mussten wir leider wechseln, da die Klimaanlage nicht funktioniert hat, was aber überhaupt kein Problem war. Grundsätzlich muss man sagen, dass das Personal einfach super toll war. Immer freundlich, immer lösungsorientiert und immer hilfsbereit.
Es sind wirklich Kleinigkeiten. Leider wurde der Kaffee im Zimmer nicht nachgefüllt und die Fenster zur Straße hin sind zum Teil lärmdurchlässig. Das Haus selber ist bereits sehr alt, daher auch etwas hellhörig. Dafür ist wie gesagt die Lage super zentral und man hat alles was man braucht um sich herum.
Brilliant location, helpful staff, nice cafe
I liked everything
La ubicación es perfecta y la atención del equipo fue inmejorable. Nos trataron muy bien y estuvieron atentos a todo lo que necesitamos y nos recomendaron muy bien.
La struttura è bellissima e se dovessimo tornare tornerei sicuramente qui. La gentilezza, disponibilità e la struttura sono stupende. Non ho mai trovato persone in un hotel così gentili, l’albergo è pulito, confortevole, una piccola perla. Ci hanno consigliato benissimo cibo, trasporti e tutto ciò che abbiamo chiesto . Murat e Ercan sono delle bellissime persone, e’ raro trovare persone così. Ci siamo sentiti a casa. Grazie mille, a presto
Nulla tt perfetto
Ubicación
Las escaleras
Great hotel and great hospitality with a impeccable location. The staff were so welcoming and helpful, especially when booking excursions. We travelled with children and they made me and my family feel at home. I will definitely be returning as we had a flawless stay!
Nothing! It was perfect.
Es un hotel muy bueno, me hicieron un upgrade en la habitación sin costo, la habitación era excelente y el personal súper bueno en su atención.
Excelente localização, no meio do bairro de Galata. Staff simpático, proativo e com bom nível de inglês.
Não tem elevador no hotel, e tem 4 andares de apartamento. Difícil subir e descer com malas. O bairro de Galata é todo de ladeiras muito íngremes, o que faz com que uma pequena andada você já chegue cansado ao hotel - e ainda tenha que enfrentar alguns andares de escada.
Great location. Small boutique feel. Oasis to come back to after being out. Amazing staff. Great cafe attached to hotel.
Nothing
É pequeno e aconchegante. Simples e confortável. Bastante espaço no quarto, chuveiro excelente. 20 metros pra baixo, vira a direita e está na Galata Tower, mais 150 no trem, metrô e balsas.
Dos leds do alarme de incêndio piscando na cabeça a noite toda. Claro que depois de dormir você esquece elas.
An amazing location, right in the heart of the Galata area. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly.
A touch noisy, but that comes with the location. The room was small but did the trick.
The staff, especially Morad and Esmile, were very friendly, helpful and accommodating in assisting with restaurant reservations, recommending sites to visit, providing travel tips, and organizing transport to the airport. The rooms are very commfortable and spacious. They were very considerate in providing a small room for resting fter checkout considering we were not scheduled to go tot he airport until just after midnight.
The sign of the hotel wasn't very obvious on the street so it can be easily.mis
Ein sehr schönes Viertel in der Nähe von Galata-Turm
The location was exceptional, as was the staff. We had a view of the Galata Tower from our rooms. The team there helped us with everything from booking a sunset cruise and Dervish show, to restaurant recommendations, neighborhoods to see, and transportation to & from the airport and various experiences. Top notch in every regard. We are a family of 4, with two college age sons and have traveled extensively.
Everything exceeded our expectations.
This is a very special property right next to the Galata Tower, perfectly positioned to experience the wonders of Istanbul. This hotel has only 15 rooms and it feels like staying with a very well connected hospitable family - they know all the restaurants (Murat the manager's wife is a very well versed on the very best culinary highlights of the city - and nothing is to much trouble). The small cafe that sits over the street has superb La Marzocco and authentic Turkish coffee and is the perfect place to watch the world go by. It's rare that a hotel has a genuinely cool cafe - staff here are kind, cultured, interest and very Istanbul cool - the San Sebastian cheesecake, pastries and morning stuffed simit (Turkish bagel but better!). Rooms are beautifully appointed, excellent linens, fluffy towels and excellent daily housekeeping services too. Tea, nuts and fruits welcome you and at night the hotel is sublimely quiet. As anywhere in the city, you will hear the muezzin call to prayer but this is a magical later of life in Istanbul. The hotel also organised a brilliant guide for us to explore the main UNESCO sights. The perks of such a great location is that we were just around the corner from the divine Museum of Innocence, galleries, second hand stores and wonderful cafes and restaurants - and we could not get lost as the tower can be seen from anywhere in the city. The hotel is terrific but what makes World Galata is the team, the depth of service, understanding of true hospitality and going the extra mile. We saw all the fancy expensive hotels (and even had a drink at the Four Seasons) and it has nothing on the feeling of staying in the wonderful area of Galata.
Wi-Fi was a occasionally patchy in the room but extenders manage this well. No lift but baggage service was brilliant!
Loved the location, great spot, very close to Galata tower, lovely restaurants and shopping. Their own coffee shop with 50% discount on all food and drinks was a great place to relax and people watch. Food was great. Staff couldn't have been more lovely or helpful. Rooms had beautiful decor, very comfortable beds, were spotlessly clean and little extra touches to make it a place I'd definitely recommend and come to again.
Couldn't fault it.
Staff so friendly and helpful. Great location.
Noisy generator starting after 2 power cuts in middle of the night.
Delightful hotel in wonderful location. Staff were so helpful and friendly.
- All staff were extremely friendly and attentive - The inclusions such as the mini bar, cafe are big added bonuses - Rooms were lovely - Clean facilities
L'emplacement est très bien. Le personnel très gentil et très attentionné, en mesure de te proposer des adresses en local sympa et des transferts pour les visites et aéroports.
Le bruit dans la rue jusqu'à 23h30 le week end. Mais nous y étions un soir de match et l'équipe locale a gagné le titre. Cela a joué aussi probablement. Reste que la chambre que nous avions donnait sur la rue et que ce n'est pas très bien isolé.
Hotel was in a great location. Room was very clean and comfy. We were in room 401 and the balcony was lovely with a view of Galata and wider istanbul. Fridge with complimentary drinks and snacks was a nice touch. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I would really recommend. thanks for a great stay and my birthday cheesecake :)
nothing.
We really enjoyed our stay at the World Boutique Hotel in Istanbul. The location is excellent — very lively and tourist-friendly, just steps away from the iconic Galata Tower, making it easy to explore the area on foot. The staff truly made the experience special. Everyone, from reception to the cleaning staff and café employees, was exceptionally warm and welcoming. Special thanks to Murat, Ismael, and Erkan for their kindness and helpfulness. They assisted us in organizing a walking tour and booking a hamam, which we really appreciated. The attached coffee shop was also very convenient for breakfast, offering delicious pastries, quiche, and great coffee. Our room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the complimentary bottles of water refreshed daily, as well as the L’Occitane products in the bathroom.
A few things to keep in mind: the rooms are quite small, with limited space for suitcases and a very small wardrobe (we had the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony). Adding a few hooks or towel racks in the room would make it more practical. We stayed on the 4th floor and there is no elevator — not an issue for us, but it could be difficult for some guests.
Location, cleanliness and great bed
Stairs
Alles sauber, modern, , top Lage, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal
Im Badezimmer, wenig Abstellmöglichkeit, schlecht ausgeleuchtet und kein Schminkspiegel.
Very clean, comfortable room (albeit on the small side) with modern, cozy decor, updated bathrooms, and super friendly staff!
The location is very “touristy” which can be good or bad depending on your perspective. The early morning prayer could be heard very loudly.
Location, style and cleanliness of hotel. Warm and welcoming staff.
Nil
The location was great. But the staff was the best. They made excellent recommendations for our two most meals of our trip, and for an amazing Hamam experience. Super friendly and they definitely took care of us. Plus the attached cafe had an excellent flat white. Will definitely be back.
Nothing. There is no elevator, but I don’t take elevators id I can help it so it wasn’t an issue for me. But it might be an issue for a someone else.
Great service, great location, fantastic views.
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The rooms are beautiful and spacious. The staff are very attentive and provide excellent service with a smile. The location is great, close to Galata Tower, about a 2-minute walk
No breakfast
Schönes, kleines Hotel, sehr freundliches und hilfreiches Personal, Zimmer nett. Bad ausreichend groß. Preis Leistung sehr gut
Im bad war es kalt und ein wenig zu dunkel, weil eine Glühbirne kaputt war. Es gibt keinen großen Spiegel im Zimmer.
Very modern and clean. The staff was super friendly specially Ismael.
It’s located in a hill so walking every day down to the metro station and then walking back up was difficult. Specially because it was super rainy and because I was traveling with my mom. So I wouldn’t recommend it if you travel with elder people.
Great location. Very comfortable. Helpful staff.Lovely coffee shop on site too.
Nothing
Posizione Camera spaziosa e ben arredata Personale gentilissimo grande attenzione al cliente
Nn n sono critiche ma suggerimenti! - a me no ma a qualcuno la televisione può interessare - lo riscontro in tutte le camere di Hotel e appartamenti: Mettete un appendiabiti in ingresso o un portasciugamani in più per favore
Flott beliggenhet i et sentral og travelt område. Vi bodde i øverste etg uten heis i et flott stort rom med to senger. Hyggelig personale, uten at vi hadde veldig mye med dem å gjøre.
Trappene var litt slitsomt :-)
Le personnel est adorable et toujours aux petits soins
Erkan was amazing. He accomodated us and help with planning great stay
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The hotel is pretty, clean and has a great location and views. The entire staff (from the reception to the cleaning and cafe staff) was kind and always more than willing to help. I would 100% recommend this place!
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, with a perfect location that made everything so easy to explore. It was exceptionally clean, and there is a café within the hotel that is open to both guests and the general public, offering a great selection of coffee, tea and pastries, all of which are delicious. What truly made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. They were incredibly attentive and kind, always going above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They genuinely made our stay so much better. I would come back a thousand times. Highly recommended!
Everything was great
The service was excellent, the staff were very welcoming, highly recommended.
Great location, comfortable rooms and lovely little coffee shop downstairs. Nice toiletries in the room, as well as complimentary soft drinks, tea and coffee supplies and fruit. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Nothing. We loved it.
Destination + Interior
The location is simply amazing. And everyone was very friendly and eager to help
L’accueil, la décoration, l’emplacement Le coffee shop sert de très bons gâteaux et cafés et le personnel est adorable
Perfect area, very nice staff and great Coffe shop on the first floor ⭐️ great with snacks and fruit in the room View over Galata tower was amazing
Would be great with breakfast
The Suite on the top floor with two dobles is just inredible amazing! Not only a hotel, it felt like home in the middle of Istanbul. The staff and the cozy Café downstairs with delicious offers made it an unforgetable good stay for six nights! Thank you!! 🙏🏻❤️
Properto locate in central area, easy to transport. Staff is super kind, room was big & valued enough!!!
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Очень доброжелательный и приветливый персонал ! Прекрасное расположение. Спасибо огромное.
Нет такого.
Сотрудники отеля и сервис в целом, нам сразу предложили чай, и при выезде также. Очень доброжелательные люди. В номере и в отеле было чисто, что сразу заметно. Месторасположение на мой взгляд уже опытного туриста в Стамбуле, одно из лучших.
Звукоизоляция соседнего номера. С улицы не было слышно ничего с закрытым окном. Но с соседнего номера было слышно все: от слива унитаза, до ночных утех, включая его разговор по телефону, то есть все, что делал сосед. Это было отвратительно. Я не знаю или мужчина впервые увидел женщину, или просто он и его эскортница безкультурные до максимума чтоб издавать звуки на всю свою громкость всю ночь. Мы не спали всю ночь до раннего утра, то из-за его разговоров, то от шума его ванной, то от противных порнозвуков. Уделяю этому столько внимание так как для меня звукоизоляция с соседних номеров это одно из главных в выборе отеля. Несмотря на все плюсы отеля, мне жаль, но это оставило неизгладимое испорченное впечатление.
الموقع ممتاز جداً تعامل الموظفين ومساعدتهم وتعاونهم وخصوصا الاخ مراد .. والاخ اسماعيل
لايوجد اصنصيل مع العلم انهم متعاونين من حيث حمل الاغراض للاعلى
We had a wonderful stay at World House Boutique, the room was really lovely and such good value for money. All the staff were incredibly friendly and the location was amazing. Highly recommend a stay here if you're travelling to Istanbul.
Ich bin in meinem Leben schon viel gereist aber dieser Empfang war als würde ich Freunde in Istanbul besuchen. Wir wurden in allen Fragen und Anliegen immer freundlich und zuvorkommend unterstützt! Die Lage ist aus meiner Sicht nicht besser zu bekommen in Istanbul. Ich kann dieses Hotel nur Empfehlen. Vielen Dank nochmal an das gesamte Team wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen!
Die Unterkunft war sehr zentral gelegen, sauber und modern eingerichtet. Der Mitarbeiter Ismael war uns gegenüber jederzeit sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Er stand uns jederzeit mit allen Fragen zur Seite und hat uns sehr gut beraten. Im Café drunter kann man sehr leckere Kaffee-Spezialitäten genießen. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl.
Bei uns fehlte ein Smart-TV.
Didn't know there would be stairs so that was tough. But the accommodation was great.
Staff were soooo nice. Murad assisted me in every possible way: public transportation, transfers, city attractions. I’m so grateful they allowed me to have an early check-in so that I could have a quick nap before heading to Haiga Sofia after 11h flight. Bed was comfortable, great location and I loved room’s decoration. Modern and clean. They have a cozy coffee shop in the front.
Nothing
Nice clean room with a great view of Galata tower. The staff was all really friendly and helpful above and beyond what is necessary.
Neighborhood is a little noisy into the late hours of the evening. But that should be expected when staing in this area.
The World House Boutique was exceptional and I would love to stay there again. The location was perfect - cafes, shops and restaurants and Galata Tower within walking distance. Also, the road catered to pedestrians and there were very few cars frequenting the area. Friendly staff, great facilities and modern artistically designed rooms. It was a perfect stay for me and my family.
Ce que j’ai particulièrement aimé dans cet hôtel: l’emplacement, le personnel, le café, les conseil et recommandations, le trajet aéroport-hôtel organisé par l’hôtel, la gentillesse
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Cleanliness
9.31/10Reviews indicated the place was very clean and well maintained.
Service
9.98/10Staff were consistently described as amazing, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
9.82/10Location repeatedly hailed as excellent for shopping, dining, and exploring.
Room Quality
9.47/10Rooms described as cozy and well-designed, contributing to a feeling of comfort.
Amenities
9.3/10Clean and standard amenities provided; positive notes on coffee shop offerings.
Value for Money
9.76/10Generally considered to provide excellent value given its location and service.
Food and Beverage
9.31/10Breakfast enjoyed, though limited specifics mentioned.
Overall Experience
9.88/10Experiences overall were overwhelmingly positive with many expressing a desire to return.