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Meroddi Barnathan Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Istanbul, Şahkulu, Tımarcı Sk. No: 1, Beyoglu
● Center: 1.8 km
🌞 Sea - 8 min
✅ Excellent location close to Galata Tower, Şişhane metro, and ferry terminals ✅ Daily housekeeping with fresh towels and bathrobes ✅ Rooftop terrace offers stunning panoramic views for breakfast ✅ Staff consistently praised for friendliness and helpfulness, especially receptionists Senol, Memet, and Samira ✅ Clean and comfortable rooms with classic decor and good bed linen ✅ Strong Wi-Fi coverage and well-equipped rooms including air conditioning and safes ✅ Good value for money considering location and services ❌ Some rooms are small and may not suit travelers needing ample space or long beds ❌ Air conditioning units are old and sometimes ineffective ❌ Noise from hallways and occasional street sounds reported despite soundproofing ❌ Shower drainage issues causing minor flooding in bathrooms ❌ Breakfast quality is uneven; some guests found it repetitive or of low quality ❌ Instances of overbooking and last-minute cancellations reported by a few guests ❌ Service at breakfast terrace occasionally described as unfriendly
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Deluxe Double room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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150 USD
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Double Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Executive Double Suite
Private bathroom
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Double Suite with sea view
Private bathroom
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Private bathroom
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Description
Meroddi Barnathan Hotel is a three-star property located in Istanbul’s historic Beyoglu district, offering 27 rooms with classic European-style interiors in a building over 130 years old. The rooms range from Deluxe Double to Executive Double Suites, some featuring city or sea views including sights of the Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Guests appreciate the hotel’s quiet atmosphere despite its central location, with soundproof rooms and earplugs provided. The hotel has a restaurant on the ground floor and another on the rooftop terrace where breakfast is served daily with panoramic views. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a business center, garden, and terrace, as well as concierge and 24-hour front desk services. The hotel supports express check-in/out and provides free parking. It blends traditional charm with modern amenities, making it suitable for travelers prioritizing location and a historic ambiance.
Location
Meroddi Barnathan Hotel is situated 2 km from Istanbul’s city center and just 104 meters from Şişhane metro station, facilitating easy access to other parts of the city. The international Atatürk Airport is approximately 14 km away. The hotel stands 547 meters from the sea and is within walking distance to the iconic Galata Tower. Nearby cultural points include the Jewish Museum of Turkey (128 m), Neve Shalom Synagogue (149 m), and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul (246 m). The lively Istiklal Street and Taksim Square are about a 5-10 minute walk. Several cafes and restaurants are close by, such as Galata Life Hotel and Cafe (26 m) and Georges Hotel Galata (108 m), both well-rated for their atmosphere and food.
Tips
- Book a suite for more space and better views, especially if you prefer larger rooms.
- Bring earplugs if you are a light sleeper, as some guests mention hallway noise.
- Consider having breakfast offsite or confirm the quality personally, as opinions on the buffet vary.
- Check directly with the hotel regarding your booking to avoid overbooking issues.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs can be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
- Breakfast: Western, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, Local cuisine Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-11:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: No deposit required by the property
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, UnionPay, DinersClub, JSB
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Ticket assistance
- Garden
- Terrace
- Express check-in
- Design hotel
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- TV
- Minibar
- Safe (in room)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
Services and amenities
- Iron and board
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Iron
Meals
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Full board rates available
- Half board rates available
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Packed Lunches
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
Transfer
- Airport transportation
Languages Spoken
- English
Tourist services
- Tour assistance
Parking
- Parking nearby
Business
- Business center
- Conference Hall
Kids
- Family/Kid Friendly
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 550 meters
Hotel view
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Reviews
17.03.2026
This hotel is wonderful! I had room 131, which was 11 sq m with a view of the tower and mosque. The view was absolutely stunning. I was traveling solo, but it would even be comfortable for two people if you're just planning to sleep at the hotel. Housekeeping was daily and excellent 🔥. The shower always had hot water. The location is perfect, only a 5-10 minute walk to the ferries and Taksim Square. Regarding noise – I didn't hear any; it was quiet, but just in case, earplugs are provided in the room.
They had good bathrobes, slippers, and towels were changed daily. The hairdryer was a bit weak (for those who care about that).
The breakfasts were a bit repetitive but tasty, and you definitely won't leave hungry. I wasn't a big fan of the coffee, though.
There's a restaurant on the ground floor and another on the rooftop; the food is delicious, and the portions are generous. Breakfast was served on the ground floor.
For the price I paid, this hotel was an absolute steal. It truly made my vacation much better, thank you! ❤️
They had good bathrobes, slippers, and towels were changed daily. The hairdryer was a bit weak (for those who care about that).
The breakfasts were a bit repetitive but tasty, and you definitely won't leave hungry. I wasn't a big fan of the coffee, though.
There's a restaurant on the ground floor and another on the rooftop; the food is delicious, and the portions are generous. Breakfast was served on the ground floor.
For the price I paid, this hotel was an absolute steal. It truly made my vacation much better, thank you! ❤️
02.03.2026
The hotel building is over 130 years old, and the room furnishings are very classic, but all are functional. The restaurant is beautiful, and both the breakfast and the à la carte dinner were delicious. The welcome card for guests was a nice, warm touch. The location is also good.
26.02.2026
It was a pleasant experience. The location is close to everything, the cleanliness is excellent, and the staff are very respectful and kind—especially the receptionists, Qasim and Reda. I highly recommend i
18.02.2026
A very classic European-style hotel with a super convenient location, although the hilly streets did tire out my legs a bit. It's close to the subway, a cable car, and bus stops. There's also a cat museum nearby, and plenty of dining options. The wallpaper in the room was exquisite, and the light switches and power outlets had a charmingly antique feel. The best part was definitely the breakfast – a wide variety of dishes, and all excellent quality. You could easily call it brunch! 😄
12.02.2026
We booked a standard king room. The room was a bit small; if you're someone who uses a lot of makeup, it might not be the most convenient for getting ready. However, the cleanliness and service attitude were excellent. One thing to note is that the bed was a bit short; if you're over 1.75m (around 5'9") tall, your feet might hang off the end when lying flat. The breakfast was quite rich and varied, and the rooftop terrace was great for photos. It offers good value for money, the price isn't too expensive, and the location is also good. Overall, it's a decent hotel.
04.02.2026
Beautiful hotel overlooking the galata tower. Perfect location for shopping spree at Istiklal n Taksim area!
12.01.2026
We enjoyed staying at this hotel, we had a room .
With a great view, it is well located, it offers a great breakfast, the staff are friendly and helpful. Thanks 🫶
With a great view, it is well located, it offers a great breakfast, the staff are friendly and helpful. Thanks 🫶
02.01.2026
location: The hotel is located in the midst of the bustling city. It may be a bit confusing at start to find the hotel as there is a few hotel nearby that includes ‘Meroddi’ in its name.
The iconic Galata Tower is just a few minutes walk away from this hotel.
friendliness: The receptionist was friendly and polite. They even recommended us a few tours to try out since it was our first day of arrival.
When asked for iron board, they immediately delivered.
dining: The breakfast was great. They had a lot of options to choose from.
room: The room that we picked was small, not as we expected. Other than that, the room was clean, quiet and no weird odours.
The iconic Galata Tower is just a few minutes walk away from this hotel.
friendliness: The receptionist was friendly and polite. They even recommended us a few tours to try out since it was our first day of arrival.
When asked for iron board, they immediately delivered.
dining: The breakfast was great. They had a lot of options to choose from.
room: The room that we picked was small, not as we expected. Other than that, the room was clean, quiet and no weird odours.
30.12.2025
We had a lovely time in Merrodi Barnathan! Staff always smiling and helpful! Love the breakfast with a view of Galata Tower! Love the vintage interior of the room but the flooring tend to croaks at some areas. We were warned abt the noise but found it ok and do not need to use the ear buds provided. Location is superb! Love the shops lining its streets too. Its walking distance to the trams and metro station too. Would love to stay here again if ever I come down to Istanbul
27.12.2025
I had mentioned previoulsy that hair dryer is the one area that needs to improve for a better stay.. these old style wall-attached version where you need to continuously press on the ‘on’ button to have it working is already a big let-down and on this 2nd stay, the one in room 127 simply broke down.. and the whole process of reporting and finally getting a solution took almost two hours, after 3 calls to the reception and separate visits by two different hotel personnel from different department, before a working unit was finally delivered!! Imagine washing your hair in winter and realising there is no way to dry your hair.. in winter!
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POIs near hotel
The Jewish Museum of Turkey (2 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 (2 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
Italian Synagogue (3 min)
16th-century Sephardic synagogue in Beyoğlu district, one of Istanbul's oldest Jewish houses of worship.
Tickets: Galata Tower: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide, 40 EUR View
Church of Saints Peter and Paul (4 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
Surp Pirgiç Catholic Church (4 min)
Armenian Catholic church serving the Catholic Armenian community in Istanbul with historical religious significance.
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Galata Life Hotel and Cafe (0 min)
Şahkulu, Galip Dede Cd. No:75, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Reviews10.04.2024
Very close to the Galata tower (during my visit the tower was under reconstruction so that didn’t help). The staff don’t attend during late night/early morning so that’s something to note. The private room was a little small, but you can’t beat the price with that. The staff can be overwhelmed because they have guests and customers for their shop at ground floor but they are friendly really try their best to help you.
28.01.2024
I was so surprised when i saw my room and big bed! Rooms are not very big but it’s cozy. You can’t beat the location - walking distance to everything. And of course loved the hospitality of the owners. This was so refreshing comparator to big hotels. I would like to come back and for this price it will be always on my radar
23.10.2023
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel near Galata Tower! The personal touch from the staff made all the difference in the world. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth and genuine hospitality. The location couldn't have been better – just a stone's throw away from the iconic Galata Tower, which made exploring Istanbul a breeze. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and inviting. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a memorable stay in the heart of Istanbul.
01.05.2023
Cozy, quaint, affordable, clean, good bed, good water pressure and heat, good climate control, super friendly and accommodating guy to check in with. You can tell he genuinely wants to make sure you are taken care of. More than I need to be happy at this price. Not sure if there is a cafe here or if breakfast is served, didn't ask. The friendly guy has tea available and offers every time you go in or out. No elevator but if you are walking around this part of Istanbul you can handle it. A bit of noise from the street until about 10 or 11pm, but again, remember what part of town you are in. You get in via a jewelry shop, not super obvious from the street but trust Google maps and be observant when you are close.
15.10.2022
The best hôtel in the country thank You zuhat
Cafe «Georges Hotel Galata» (2 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.
Restaurant «Que Tal Tapas&Bar» (2 min)
Şahkulu Mh., İlk Belediye Cd No: 5 - A Istanbul Province/ıstanbul, Turkey
Frequently asked questions about Meroddi Barnathan Hotel
How far is Meroddi Barnathan Hotel from the nearest metro station?
The hotel is 104 meters from Şişhane metro station.
Does the hotel have rooms with sea views?
Yes, room types include Double Suite with sea view.
Is breakfast included and what type of cuisine is offered?
Breakfast is served buffet style daily from 08:00 to 11:00 with Western, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian, and Local cuisine options. Additional fees apply if not included in the room rate.
Are pets allowed at Meroddi Barnathan Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed at this hotel.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Yes, free parking is available for guests.
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