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Georges Hotel Galata
A boutique hotel in an 1882 Galata building on Serdar-ı Ekrem Sokak, with the Le Fumoir rooftop restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus and Golden Horn.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Galata, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- georges.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Le Fumoir rooftop restaurant and bar
- Hammam and spa
- Butler service
- Concierge
Why we recommend it
Occupying an 1882 apartment building on one of Galata's most attractive streets, Georges opened in 2011 after a design-led renovation using local craftspeople and materials, with the facade restored by architect Han Tümertekin. It has since appeared on Condé Nast Traveller's Hot List and Gold List.
Rooms range from deluxe doubles, several with balconies, to suites with terrace or Bosphorus views; it is worth paying for a balcony or sea view. The rooftop Le Fumoir restaurant and bar looks over the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn and, on clear days, the Princes' Islands. The Galata Tower is a couple of minutes' walk away, and booking direct unlocks the hotel's own offers.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Georges Hotel Galata FAQs
Is there a restaurant?
Yes — Le Fumoir, a rooftop restaurant and bar with views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn; tables can be reserved.
How old is the building?
It dates from 1882, and the hotel opened in 2011.