Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul, had been built as a mansion in 1881 (at that time this neighbourhood was named Pera) for a wealthy French family named Decugis, by the famous architect Alexandre Vallaury. Pera Palace, Istanbul Archeology Museum, Bosphorus Palace, Academy of Fine Arts, Markiz Passage are some examples of his monuments in Istanbul.

"A stay in a unique taksim hotel will be more than enough to taste Istanbul and the local culture."

We are ready and willing to guide you to explore Istanbul and its most lively district Taksim. Like the old city Sultanahmet, Istiklal Street in Taksim is also a must for all tourists who visit Istanbul.

Mini guide to Istanbul; Taksim, Beyoglu, Galata, Eminonu, Sultanahmet...

Walking through Istiklal Street, you can find lovely cafes and restaurants to taste delicious examples of traditonal Turkish and International cuisines, visit old Istanbul churches and synogouges like Hagia Triada, Saint Antuan, Saint Maria, Neve Salom, you can wonder around in affordable various shops, you can discover valuable antiques in hidden streets of Cukurcuma, You can sip a Turkish Coffee or drink a cold beer in lovely 'French Street' in Galatasaray. Recently opened Istanbul Modern Art Museum in Karakoy is also worth a visit.

Only walking 3 minutes from our hotel you can go to Galata Tower and have the chance of seeing wonderful Istanbul from top.

Within 1-2 minutes walking, you can take the world's first and probably the shortest metro from Tunel Square to Karakoy. Then walk through Galata Bridge and 15 minutes later you can find yourself in Spice Bazaar, inhaling the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice fill in the air.

You can go to Sultanahmet area around 20 minutes walk and visit the glamourus monuments built by Byzantine and Ottoman Empires such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Yerebatan Cistern. The Old City provides a glimpse of Istanbul's history, with its great mosques, opulent palaces and Byzantine ruins. You can buy charming souvenirs, orijinal anatolian carpets, Turkish handcrafts, handpainted ceramics, copperware, brassware, waterpipes and jewelry from the Grand Bazaar.

Yet, if you feel yourself living a bit more Istanbul, you can have fun and meet people in the night clubs or drink 'Raki' at the local pubs in Flower Passage and Nevizade Street , enjoy the live performances of the music bands, in Taksim. All you need is decide what kind of recration you want. You can find all kind of entertainment in Taksim, Beyoglu.

Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul has following specific features:

S Class Rating (Special Hotel Certificate for historical buildings)

23 rooms decorated with classical style, and equipped with minibar, central heating, split air condition, bathroom, hairdryer, direct telephone line, satellite TV broadcast.

Antique Bar, in the lobby is an ideal place for relaxation and a couple of drinks, and socializing with your friends after a long day.

Vallaury Restaurant is a unique place in Taksim for dining fine and healthy food from international cuisines.

Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul also provides services such as; free safe deposit box at reception, 24 hours room service, internet, elevator, wake-up call service, Istanbul sightseeing tours, car rental service, airport transfer and all major credit cards are accepted