Galata Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Galata Tower featuring a city, cruising and general coastal views
Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry
Galata Tower showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city
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Popular places to visit

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4/5(64 reviews)

Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.

Galata Tower
SALT Galata

SALT Galata

You can browse the exhibits at SALT Galata, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.

SALT Galata
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Enjoy an outing to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam during your stay in Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Istanbul with a trip to Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Mixer Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Mixer Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Mixer Art Gallery

Activities

Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

AU$70
per adult
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul

Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)

AU$140
per adult
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

AU$61
per adult
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

AU$111
per adult
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets
Sunset Cruise on Luxury Yacht Istanbul

Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide

AU$79
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Sunset Yacht Cruise with Snacks and Live Guide
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

AU$42
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set
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Our pick of the best Galata Hotel Deals

The Peninsula Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah., Kemankes Caddesi N 34, Beyoglu, Istanbul
The price is AU$1,339 per night from 24 June to 25 June
AU$1,339
24 June - 25 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"The Peninsula Istanbul was a five star property, in a"

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

The Peninsula Istanbul
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:8, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$208 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$208
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (515 reviews)
"Excellent location. A bit noisy at night but not too bad. The shower booth had a serious drainage issue but we managed. An excellent location. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
5 out of 5
Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$333 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$333
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Lovely stay with my mum"

Reviewed on 10 Jun. 2025

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
Galata Pearl Hotel
Galata Pearl Hotel
Büyük Hendek Cd. 30, Istanbul, Istanbul
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Galata Tower and Taksim Square ...
5.8/10 (7 reviews)
"I booked a king suite for 3 nights. On arrival I was given room of about 150sq ft but without AC and an attached bathroom. They argued with me that the adjoining hall where there were 3 single beds has a bathroom and an AC, and to use it. With much trouble around 11pm they transferred me into a different ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

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Galata Pearl Hotel
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
5 out of 5
Inonu Cad. No 22, Kucukyali Maltepe, Istanbul
The price is AU$153 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$153
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"What experience is that. Perfect thanks for all stuff special BATUL"

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Cityloft 161
Cityloft 161
Zümrüt Sokak, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$68 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$68
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,263 reviews)
"The only problem is there is no parking."

Reviewed on 12 Jan. 2025

Cityloft 161
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Other neighbourhoods around Galata

Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Karaköy

Spend some time visiting places like Galata Tower while getting to know Karaköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Karakoy Station or Karakoy Tünel Station to see more of the area.

Karaköy
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beyoğlu
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Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.

Sirkeci
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Taksim

4/5(72 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Taksim
Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
Istanbul which includes a city, a marina and a sunset

Fatih

4.5/5(230 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Fatih. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Yusufpasa Station to see more of Istanbul.

Fatih

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