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Bankerhan Hotel

Historic charm meets modern convenience in the heart of Istanbul, where guests can step outside and find themselves just moments from the iconic Galata Tower

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Bankerhan Hotel blends Istanbul's rich history with modern comfort. Enjoy in-room WiFi, concierge assistance, and dry cleaning services. The lobby offers coffee and tea, and an elevator ensures easy access. Centrally located, it has earned praise from past visitors.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Japanese Style Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Japanese Style Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • Sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
Sofa bed
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room with Sea View & Private Terrace | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room with Sea View & Private Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Memory foam bed
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room with Seaview | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Room with Seaview

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Memory foam bed
  • Sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Corner Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Corner Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Bankerhan Hotel is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue are notable landmarks and Schneidertempel Art Center is a popular area attraction. Taksim Square is another place to visit that comes recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Banker Sokak No. 2, Karaköy, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower
    Galata Tower
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galata Bridge
    Golden Horn
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galata Bridge
    Galata Bridge
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istanbul_IstiklalAvenue_6067969_04
    Istiklal Avenue
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station
    2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station
    8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Park Büfe
    2 min walk
  • Neolokal
    1 min walk
  • Galata Konak Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Salon Galata
    1 min walk
  • Moise Karakoy
    1 min walk

About this property

Bankerhan Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Schneidertempel Art Center and Istiklal Avenue, Bankerhan Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 19230

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Banker Han Hotel Sofa Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Is Bankerhan Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bankerhan Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Bankerhan Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Bankerhan Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Bankerhan Hotel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is steps from Schneidertempel Art Center and Galata Tower. Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bankerhan Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 296 out of 443 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 443 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 443 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 443 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 443 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for getting around Istanbul. The room was very comfortable and had clever layout. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Location is very good, close to public transportation, the staff are helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff, the hotel condition is great will definitely be going back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff, nice, clean (somewhat small) rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly recommend this hotel. great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

hakon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel with friendly people
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Option

Located a short walk from Galata Tower, considering the area it is lacking a little in vibes but v.clean, staff were good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful gem of a property in an amazing location! Employees were super friendly and helpful - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

wafaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Friendly and helpful staff. Will stay there again if I visited Istanbul
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Bankerhan Hotel. The staff are all wonderful and always ready to help with recommendations and directions. It's clean, safe and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location wise is almost perfect except for being a bit harder to find ( back lane ) and quite hilly surrounding area . Staff was very friendly and breakfast very good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Iqbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great for Galata tower and it is a short walk from tram network. Staff are all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Location is great, close to public transportation, Galata Bridge & Tower and easy to walk to other neighborhoods in the New City. Breakfast staff lovely and night front desk staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Nice place though up a short steep hill. Good value, especially for the money. Great staff and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good local and staff. Clean And modern rooms but small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is well located and offers a good alternative to larger hotels locally. Overall a good choice, but could do with some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Our twin room was small but we were only there to sleep, so was fine. The hotel was spotless, breakfast was fresh and plentiful, and our receptionist was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend Bankerhan Hotel. Extremely well located close to Galata Tower. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff (Erdem & Cagdas) were amazing - always helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Always smiling and ready to assist. They made my stay very special. I look forward to my return to Istanbul and stay at Bankerhan Hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Aarti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to Gelata Tower. Some steep steps/ roads and uneven pavements in the vacinity. Many restaurants and shops nearby. Limited facilities but very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEWIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got free upgrade to a sea view room. Room was clean and cozy. Staffs were all super friendly and helpful. Great breakfast. Location was extremely convenient, 5 mins walk to both Galata Bridge and Galata Tower. You can jump onto T1 tram from the Galata bridge station to go south for famous mosques, old palace and great bazaar. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, but overall a mediocre experience. The good: perfect location to explore Galata and Karaköy or pick up the tram, friendly staff, solid breakfast spread, decent view from the higher floors The not-so-good: cleanliness (floor in my room had that gritty dirty feeling), a non-working showerhead, air-conditioning option was not enabled on my thermostat so I had to choose between either a very warm room or street noise and smells from an open window. Also, as other reviewers have mentioned / as is fairly clear from photos online, the bathrooms only separated with a lightly frosted glass partition and in my particular room the door was not even frosted - something to keep in mind if privacy is a concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was far from warm - hardly looked up from desk sometimes. Room never cleaned in whole time we stayed. Fridge was warm. Badly designed room. Only saved by the incredible view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Stay at a Superb Location

Our recent stay at this hotel was nothing short of amazing. The location is superb, making it easy to explore all the local attractions. Each morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of options to suit every taste. The highlight of our stay was the incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. We faced a sudden change in our flight schedule and needed a late checkout. Erdem went above and beyond by making a phone call and arranging for us to stay until 9 pm free of charge. This thoughtful gesture made our experience truly outstanding. Thank you so much, Erdem, for your exceptional service and hospitality. We highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

artem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025