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Jurnal Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Asmalı Mescit Mahallesi Jurnal Sokak No: 11, Beyoglu
● Center: 2.1 km
🌞 Sea - 8 min
✅ Convenient central location near Galata Tower and multiple restaurants ✅ Friendly and helpful reception staff noted in multiple reviews ✅ Affordable pricing for Istanbul with modern room design and air conditioning ✅ Rooms have private bathrooms and basic amenities like hairdryers and slippers ❌ Rooms are very small and sometimes damp, with poor soundproofing ❌ Some guests reported cleanliness issues including dirty towels and stained sheets ❌ Bathroom doors with unusual design caused odors in rooms ❌ Noise from nearby streets and within the hotel disturbed some guests' sleep ❌ Some complaints about rude or disrespectful behavior from evening reception staff
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Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, air conditioning and minibar
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Description
Jurnal Hotel is a 3-star property located in Istanbul's Beyoglu district, offering 32 rooms with private bathrooms equipped with showers, hairdryers, and slippers. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and provides services such as paid transfers, concierge assistance, and a tour desk. While rooms are small and some guests have noted issues with dampness and noise, the hotel compensates with friendly reception staff and a central position close to key attractions. Pets are not allowed, and the hotel accepts cash payments as well as major credit cards. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out by 12:00. Parking is available, although breakfast is not provided. The building includes an elevator and security services, aiming to meet basic traveler needs in a budget-friendly setting.
Location
Jurnal Hotel is situated 14 km from Istanbul Ataturk Airport and approximately 3 km from the Galata Tower, a famous city landmark. The hotel lies about 540 meters from the sea, offering convenient access to waterfront areas. Nearby, within 211 meters, is the Church of Santa Maria Draperis, a 17th-century Catholic church known for its baroque architecture. Guests will find several dining options close by, including Otto Restaurant just 34 meters away, Nuteras Restaurant at 258 meters, and Georges Hotel Galata Cafe 327 meters from the hotel. The location is praised for its proximity to these attractions and eateries, making it practical for visitors wanting to explore the Beyoglu area.
Tips
- Expect small rooms with limited space, so pack light to manage your luggage more easily.
- Bring earplugs if you are sensitive to noise, as walls are thin and street sounds can be loud.
- Since breakfast is not included, plan to try nearby cafes such as Georges Hotel Galata or Otto Restaurant for your morning meal.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Ticket assistance
Services and amenities
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfer
- Airport transportation - pickup
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 540 meters
Hotel view
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Video: Jurnal Hotel | İstanbul, Turkey | Hotel Review 🛏️
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Reviews
09.04.2026
Convenient location, friendly staff. The room felt a bit damp, which was slightly uncomfortable. The room itself was small, but its central location somewhat made up for it.
20.11.2025
Reception staff is very helpful. Room was very small and bathroom door was very weird - made the whole room smell bad.
20.11.2025
Very small rooms and bathrooms are very odd with open door. Reception staff is very helpful though.
24.10.2025
Had a very good experience. The receptionist was very nice and very friendly. The cleaning lady was just as nice and very friendly. The location was also very nice.
23.10.2025
Very strategic location, close to Galata Tower, easy to find restaurants and coffeeshop
17.10.2025
Smal but did the job
13.10.2025
Overall, it's okay if you're just staying overnight. Because the bed starts right at the door. My small carry-on suitcase was hard to open. One towel was dirty and stained. I was alone, so I used a second one. The room was very small and dark. There was a small window, but it looked straight at the wall. I didn't extend my stay and moved to another hotel after one night. There's no soundproofing at all; you can hear everything—the elevator, the toilet flushing upstairs is very noisy. I slept with earplugs. If you use earplugs, the room is perfect for a good night's sleep because it's very dark.
26.02.2025
Room is small ,, noise and hitting at was trouble
26.02.2025
Room is small ,, noise and hitting at was trouble
14.09.2024
Very dirty room .dirty bed sheet .dirty cover with yellow spots. Very smelly water not good for health .Receptionist was extremely disrespectful when we kindly asked for new towels and sheets. Only cleaned our room the first 2 days and then after that never did again. Breakfast is terrible. Our shower was leaking and our room door didn't even properly lock half the time. Overall the experience at this hotel was terrible. They took our money, gave us terrible service and proceeded to cuss me and my family out in their own language because we simply wanted the basic things a hotel offers. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone. If you can't Receptionist can't provide simple respect to it's customers, then they shouldn't be in the hotel business.
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POIs near hotel
Church of Santa Maria Draperis (3 min)
17th-century Catholic church in Galata featuring baroque architecture and serving the Italian community.
The Jewish Museum of Turkey (5 min)
Museum documenting Turkish Jewish history and heritage. Exhibits artifacts from centuries of coexistence.
Tickets: Galata Tower: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide, 40 EUR View
Neve Shalom Synagogue (5 min)
Historic Jewish synagogue in Galata, active since the 17th century with guided visits available.
Tickets: Galata Tower: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide, 40 EUR View
Passaggio Hazzopulo (7 min)
Historic 19th-century passage in Beyoğlu connecting streets with historic architecture and local shops.
Church of Saints Peter and Paul (8 min)
Catholic church in Istanbul with regular Sunday services. Open Thursday and Saturday-Sunday afternoons.
Tickets: Galata Tower: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide, 40 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Otto Restaurant Yonetimi (1 min)
Asmalı Mescit, Şehbender Sk. No:5, Beyoğlu
Restaurant «NUTERAS» (4 min)
Tepebaşı Çamlık Sk. No:6
Cafe «Georges Hotel Galata» (5 min)
Müeyyetzade, Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd. No:24, 34425 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Reviews17.12.2025
Fantastic boutique hotel in excellent location for shopping, bookstores, cafe society! Very French, in charm and hospitality and cuisine. Charming boutique hotel Close to Galeta Tower but on a quiet cobbled side street with antique shops & cafes. Lovely rooftop restaurant, perfect for breakfast or dinner or coffee with sweeping view of Golden Horn. Staff is very welcoming and helpful (I didn’t understand the shower!) (the came right up and showed me!) Our room was very comfortable & quiet.
14.12.2025
A nice boutique hotel. We have had amazing experiences in the previous times I had been there with my wife. However the last time would probably be the last time because the pricing is just absurd. It is the inflation that is the biggest problem, but George Hotel milked this situation for every Cent or Lira in this case. The service is still impeccable, the rooms have so little privacy even with my partner it feels awkward at times, everything is within walking distance which is great, however, I don't think it is worth the price anymore... Value for money is just not there no matter how good of a service they have, the hotel feels worn out a bit, stiched together in places. I still love it, had the best memories years ago. But my last visit a couple of weeks still stings. In all fairness, if all you care about is service and accessibility to everything and price is not an issue nor is privacy. This hotel is for you. Otherwise you are better off somewhere else
18.11.2025
My wife and I have spent wonderful time in Georges Hotel. The place is chic and beautiful, the service is very welcoming and helpful. The top terrasse restaurant view and food quality make it difficult to go elsewhere for dining. We've been blessed to discover that hotel. It's location make it so convenient to walk around the city historic neighbouroug and beyond.
15.11.2025
Location is absolutely amazing, but we were lied about the room as we reserved a sea view with balcony but have received a “garden” view which smells like cat piss when you open the balcony. They said they have received a different type of reservation by the service provider and were showing a flying paper with a room code which responds to a normal room, which means nothing to us.
The rooms have molded floors around the bathroom, smell like mold and the view is non existent.
Bathroom ceilings are molded and when you take a shower the whole bathroom area has couple of centimeters of water. The shower was broken as well.
The beds are on the lower side of the comfort as well and the room isolation is like a cardboard.
Absolutely an awful experience and would not recommend despite the good location. I am leaving pictures so anyone can be a judge (can’t leave the scent unfortunately). It’s a 3 star hotel at the absolute most and don’t know how they got 4… maybe few years ago, but now everything is run down.
The manager Georges repeats 10 times how everything can be arranged and have a nice experience, but actually takes no action at all.
The staff tries to be nice and helpful but does nothing as well, probably because of management.
Note:
As a reply to the comment below, since its not possible to respond. We are free to do what we like stay or not, comment or not. Despite the wrong reservation, i left photos which has nothing to do with the reservation but just showing the real image of the hotel. So everyone can be a judge.
The rooms have molded floors around the bathroom, smell like mold and the view is non existent.
Bathroom ceilings are molded and when you take a shower the whole bathroom area has couple of centimeters of water. The shower was broken as well.
The beds are on the lower side of the comfort as well and the room isolation is like a cardboard.
Absolutely an awful experience and would not recommend despite the good location. I am leaving pictures so anyone can be a judge (can’t leave the scent unfortunately). It’s a 3 star hotel at the absolute most and don’t know how they got 4… maybe few years ago, but now everything is run down.
The manager Georges repeats 10 times how everything can be arranged and have a nice experience, but actually takes no action at all.
The staff tries to be nice and helpful but does nothing as well, probably because of management.
Note:
As a reply to the comment below, since its not possible to respond. We are free to do what we like stay or not, comment or not. Despite the wrong reservation, i left photos which has nothing to do with the reservation but just showing the real image of the hotel. So everyone can be a judge.
02.11.2025
Really lovely boutique hotel in the heart of Galata!
I stayed at Georges Hotel Galata for five nights and had a great experience. The location is perfect: steps from Galata Tower and all the energy of Beyoğlu, with Karaköy's waterfront just down the hill.
The rooms have beautiful high ceilings that make the space feel elegant and airy. The showers are wonderful, and I loved the thick towels and sheets (plus there's a heated towel warmer, which is a nice touch). PRO TIP: ask for a room on the garden side if you can. The neighbourhood is lively and bustling, but the garden-facing rooms are surprisingly quiet.
What really stood out was the service. The concierge staff are genuinely kind and helpful, not just going through the motions. They made reservations at local restaurants for us and gave great recommendations. When I had a plumbing issue in my room, the manager Mr. Serkan personally checked on it multiple times and made sure everything was handled professionally. That level of attention makes a real difference.
Oh, and there's a charming resident cat named Lollipop who adds personality to the place
The rooftop bar has spectacular views and excellent cocktails. If you're looking for boutique luxury with personal service in the Galata area, I'd definitely recommend Georges Hotel.
I stayed at Georges Hotel Galata for five nights and had a great experience. The location is perfect: steps from Galata Tower and all the energy of Beyoğlu, with Karaköy's waterfront just down the hill.
The rooms have beautiful high ceilings that make the space feel elegant and airy. The showers are wonderful, and I loved the thick towels and sheets (plus there's a heated towel warmer, which is a nice touch). PRO TIP: ask for a room on the garden side if you can. The neighbourhood is lively and bustling, but the garden-facing rooms are surprisingly quiet.
What really stood out was the service. The concierge staff are genuinely kind and helpful, not just going through the motions. They made reservations at local restaurants for us and gave great recommendations. When I had a plumbing issue in my room, the manager Mr. Serkan personally checked on it multiple times and made sure everything was handled professionally. That level of attention makes a real difference.
Oh, and there's a charming resident cat named Lollipop who adds personality to the place
The rooftop bar has spectacular views and excellent cocktails. If you're looking for boutique luxury with personal service in the Galata area, I'd definitely recommend Georges Hotel.
Frequently asked questions about Jurnal Hotel
Does Jurnal Hotel provide breakfast?
Breakfast is not provided at Jurnal Hotel.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Pets are not allowed at Jurnal Hotel.
What room types are available at Jurnal Hotel?
Available room types include Economy Double room, Single room, Double room with balcony, Superior Double room, Compact Double room with balcony, and Double Suite.
How far is Jurnal Hotel from Istanbul Ataturk Airport?
The hotel is located approximately 14 kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
Is parking available at Jurnal Hotel?
Yes, parking is available at the hotel.
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