Hotel
Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul
A five-star Kempinski hotel built around a restored 19th-century Ottoman palace on the Bosphorus shore, with an infinity pool and 317 rooms.
Bankerhan Hotel
A 33-room boutique hotel in a late 18th-century building on Banker Sokak between Galata and Karaköy, with individually decorated rooms and some sea views.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel
- Area
- Karaköy, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- bankerhan.com
- Last checked
- October 23, 2026
Good to know
- Sea-view rooms
- Rain showers
- Airport transfer packages
Why we recommend it
Bankerhan occupies a historic building dating from the end of the 18th century, on a steep lane between the Galata Tower and the Karaköy waterfront. Its 33 rooms are individually decorated, with rain showers and air conditioning, and the room types include sea-view Comfort rooms and a Japanese-style double.
The location is the main appeal: Karaköy's cafés, Istanbul Modern and the ferries are downhill, while the Galata Tower and the cafés of Galata are a short climb up. It is a sensible mid-priced alternative to staying in Sultanahmet, which is one tram ride across the Galata Bridge. Ask for a sea-view room if views matter, and check the site for packages with airport transfers.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
Bankerhan Hotel FAQs
How many rooms does Bankerhan have?
33 individually decorated rooms, including sea-view and Japanese-style options.
Where is it?
On Banker Sokak in Bereketzade, between Galata Tower and the Karaköy waterfront.