Location (you won't get a better view of Galata Tower from anywhere else), Aesthetics and Interior Design (wall paint, use of marble etc), Value for Money. Staffs attention to details and friendly manner. Easily reachable with public transport from all the important sights and from airport (max 3€ per Person if you have Istanbul Card).

Double rooms are too small because there is no Almirah (wardrobe closet) to keep your stuff and hang your clothes if you're staying for more than 3 nights (like in our case). Each time we needed something from the suitcase we had to adjust furniture first so that we could open the suitcases. This is the only aspect in which the hotel facilities need improvement. Otherwise, in everything else the property was top-class

I chose this hotel because I wanted to be conveniently located and wanted good roof views. I couldn’t have chosen better. Breakfast restaurant and dinner views are amazing. Location is great as close to galata, near galata bridge and the area is nice, arty alternative and full of nice little shops and restaurants. Also close to the main shopping street and on the other direction to the main sites.

My stay was brilliant if I have to choose something to improve perhaps the 2 step process to connect to the free Wi-Fi but honestly I was looked after really well. Would definitely recommend this hotel to solo female travellers

This hotel features an excellent location (right next to Galata Tower) in a traditional, classical building that has been carefully restored into the feeling as 100 years ago. I would like to point out Mehmet's very positive and friendly behaviour! The bed in the room is comfortable, while all the textile's touch and feel is gentle and high quality. The bathroom is enough big and very clean.

Maybe the variety of the breakfast could be improred as it was exactly the same for 4 nights. I fully accept that they don't provide products out of porc but other breakfast items could have been offered instead.

Incredible location, breakfast, rooftop view, historic building and outstanding staff. I left my cell phone in the taxi after arriving from the airport, they immediately watched the cameras outside the hotel, got the license plate number, made lots of calls and eventually got the police to contact the taxi and get my phone back. The staff were so helpful and amazing the entire trip. Thank you so much Mehmet and Ufuk for saving what could have been a very rough start to the holiday!

Old building so the walls are thin and you can hear creaks in the morning from the neighbours.

View from our room was fantastic, overlooking Galata tower and parts of the old city and the Bosphorus (view from rooftop restaurant was even more spectacular). The property is historic and fairly well restored. That’s charm. The location is very touristy but a one or two block walk generates more authenticity. Convenient 20-40 minute walk to most major tourist attractions for a fit person given the steep hills. Staff were generally very friendly and helpful.

Air conditioning did not work well even after two visits by maintenance. Breakfast, while beautifully presented, tried to cover too many cultures - would be better to narrow the offerings and focus more on Turkish as most guests seeking a historic accommodation will also seek local, authentic breakfast. Front desk will try to offer you a commercial Bosphorus tour. They fail to mention that the public ferry will run you the length of the Straight and back for $15 with a nice long lunch stop at the Black Sea end - check Rick Steves.

We absolutely LOVED this place. It was just a perfect combination of convenient central location, spectacular rooftop views of İstanbul, and stellar customer service, all in a uniquely historical building that’s beautifully, thoughtfully renovated. A big shout out to the entire staff of Meroddi Barnathan Hotel. Their personalized, caring and professional customer service made this trip to Istanbul that much more special. We felt like we made true friends thanks to the sincerity of the people that run this hotel. Kudos to them! Honestly, this was hands down the most pleasant hotel stay we had in our entire life. I would rate it 11 out of 10, if it was possible. We absolutely won’t be looking or searching for another hotel for our next trip to Istanbul.

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The hotel was a beautiful building with tall ceilings and great features Our room was nicely proportioned with a good sized shower and bath The views from the hotel were exceptional (particularly from their roof terrace)

The staff were not as friendly as in other hotels that I have stayed in in Turkey (the service was still good but just not with a smile) The hotel is situated next to a mosque which had call to prayer at first light (around 5am) - of course nothing that the hotel can do about this and it is a country with a large Muslim population, so more just a warning to those who value a lie in

An excellent selection of hot and cold food for breakfast. Freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and coffee also available. There is a roof top restaurant with stunning views. The room was comfortable with a separate area with a door for our daughter. The staff could not do enough for us and spoke good English. Right next to the Galata Tower and a short team ride away from the Hagia Sofia etc. Exceptional value and service.

The shower was a little slow to drain. We were there during the anniversary of the Republic so it was a bit noisy at night but nothing that stopped us sleeping. Obviously expect the call to prayer at 6am in any area. Being picky here this hotel was the best value for location and service I have stayed in.

We loved our stay here, the location is amazing right there in the Galata area, restaurants and cafe nearby and just 2 mins away from Galata Tower. We only had one night in Istanbul and choosing this hotel was our best decision. The hotel has amazing views from their rooftop restaurant, and we chose the room with view to tower too which was incredible. We really liked it. The bed was comfortable, everything was clean and the decor on the rooms is very nice, antique with great taste, we wish to have stayed more nights here. They also left a welcome package with nuts and candies which was a lovely surprise and nice touch. The stay included breakfast which was amazing too, buffet style with so many options, Turkish and occidental too, food delicious and great coffee. Staff all super friendly and nice. I totally recommend this hotel.

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I could say trip to Istalbul is disaster for me but only good and best thing is the accommodation...this,place is amazing view and best in town especially roof top view you can't find any place has this view ... it's not too close to Galata tower's view on photo shooting (but tower is 2 mins walk only) but close more than enough to get whole full tower view from our rooftop and you can get almost 360 degree view of the town ... I really really recommend this hotel !!!!! 👍👍👍🩷 other hotel has also rooftop but not as high as this hotel... Hotel not too old but not new style, breakfast ok and staffs very very nice and helpful.... very convenient area to go Taksim square 5-10 mins walk...middle in Beyoglu shopping area...close to tram Karaköy and metro Sishanè 5-8 mins walk ...everything walking distance

Only creeking floor a bit so not smooth on your feet.. Every where in the surrounded area is steep hill so a lot of pressure walking! Need to improve for service staff in Garden restaurant no one much caring to take care , seems to care only big table