This hotel was such a great find. The kindest staff, affordable rates, right on the main street of Galata Tower. I came for work and was able to work in their lovely downstairs sitting room.

My only complaint was that they left the windows open in the sitting room to air out the smoke, so that when you come down to have coffee in the morning the sitting room is freezing. Also, my room was on the main street so if I wanted to leave my window open it would be so loud until early in the morning. That said, the windows are super thick, so if you close the windows it is calm and quiet.

The location of the hotel is great, Galata Tower is only 5 min away, Hagia Sofia is 45 min. The area is full of cafes, small souvenir shops, and restaurants with delicious local food. The staff was really nice and helpful, thanks to Ismael and other managers. The hotel is small and cozy, and the cafe on the first floor is really nice. We had water, fruit and tea inside the room, which was nice.

Our Delux room did not satisfy any of our needs and requests - no sound isolation, tiny bathroom, no fresh air because noises and cigarette smoke were coming from the garden area and we could not open the window, no view at all. The price we paid for this room did not match the comfort level we received, that is why I would recommend this hotel only in case you choose a bigger room with a view or balcony, or pay a very reasonable price.

The hotel is unique and chic, rooms is spacious and view is exceptional. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the receptionist Egnir was truly amazing, he helped us through out the stay with any essentials we needed, provided some good recommendations/tips and finally arranged for our transportation hassle free. The overall is experience is pleasant and worthy.

No elevator in the property as the building in 150 years old, might be difficult for older people.

Superb view over Galata Tower from my room. The hotel is easily accessible from any spot in Beyoglu neighborhood, the old Pera. The most important is that we managed to get to the hotel from the new airport using the two metro lines with minimal effort. From Sishane (M2) metro station to the hotel you only have to walk 10 minutes. Try to take the Istiklal exit from the station. When coming from the Galata bridge area us the Tunel funicular. The hotel it´s an old building, in fact two, carefully renovated to act as a small hotel. The only missing amenity was an elevator to take you to your floor after a whole day of strolling on the city streets. The staff is very helpful and always ready to give you advice for any matter. I spite of being a boutique hotel with few rooms the reception desk is staffed 24/7. For those arriving by car two big parking places are within 100m range, one outdoor right at the Galata Tower and a big multistorey garage on Ilk Belediye Caddesi.

The area is amazing, there are restaurants and shops around. Few steps out you will be seeing Galata Tower. Right down the hill you’ll be at Galata bridge where we enjoy passing by everyday watching locals fishing. The location is amazing. Busy but not too crowded. We would like to send our personal thanks to Mr. Ismael who have been very accommodating our stay, he’s very humble and always willing to help. Thank you very much for taking care of us throughout the stay.

For those who needs elevators this place doesn’t provide one however staffs are very accommodating by helping you with your luggages.

Being in fact an extension of my previous booking I could only repeat what initially said: "Superb view over Galata Tower from my room. The hotel is easily accessible from any spot in Beyoglu neighborhood, the old Pera. The most important is that we managed to get to the hotel from the new airport using the two metro lines with minimal effort. From Sishane (M2) metro station to the hotel you only have to walk 10 minutes. Try to take the Istiklal exit from the station. When coming from the Galata bridge area us the Tunel funicular. The hotel it´s an old building, in fact two, carefully renovated to act as a small hotel. The only missing amenity was an elevator to take you to your floor after a whole day of strolling on the city streets. The staff is very helpful and always ready to give you advice for any matter. I spite of being a boutique hotel with few rooms the reception desk is staffed 24/7. For those arriving by car two big parking places are within 100m range, one outdoor right at the Galata Tower and a big multistorey garage on Ilk Belediye Caddesi."

My previous room being no longer available I got an attic room where sometimes the A/C outdoor unit mounted somewhere on the roof makes a perceptible noise.

The staff at World House Boutique Hotel, Galata provided an excellent experience from the moment we arrived. They were incredibly helpful, provided coffees upon arrival and helped us with our bags. They provided our first impression of Istanbul and I appreciated their friendliness! The hotel is at an excellent location - not all rooms will have this but our room has a view of the Galata Tower which was a nice surprise. Restaurants, shops, public transport, the Bosphorus and Galata Tower are all within close walking distance, although you should be prepared to walk up and down hills. You’re easily able to get to Fatih via. Tram, the Asian side via. Ferry, and the main shopping street via. Foot! The room was comfortable, clean and had the essentials, as well as a mini bar that was stocked daily and included in our room rate.

The location of the hotel is in the heart of Galata, however this also means it’s in a relatively busy area for pedestrians and the occasional car. This occasionally was noisy. We opted for the standard room which has the right facilities but might be a bit small for some, especially the bathroom. There was a lack of tabletop space for make up bags and also no where to store suitcases. A luggage rack would be useful.

The staff and management were wonderfully kind and attentive. The location was excellent— an easy walk to Istikal Street and Galata Tower and a short tram ride to the Old City. The area is vibrant and filled with shops and restaurants. And the cafe attached to the hotel has excellent coffee. You do have to walk up hill on cobblestone streets so if mobility is an issue keep that in mind. The hotel itself has a great vibe and decor.

2 things. The Wi-Fi is slow and intermittent and the shower was leaky, spreading water on the bathroom floor. As noted, if you find uphill walking difficult, then staying here would be a challenge.

We have had the best stay at the World House Hotel, no where else has made us feel so welcome or as comfortable, with the entire team, from the front of house staff to back of house staff, providing a very friendly and courteous service. None of our requests seemed to be too much trouble, with everyone pitching in to to provide suggestions and tips on how to make the most of our stay. The hotel felt hip and informal and the rooms were large, trendy and exactly like the pictures on the booking.com website. We made great use of the mini fridge and pleased that there was always plenty of bottled water left for us when we returned at night. The coffee shop, that forms part of the hotel, provided a great selection of tea and coffee as well as delicious cakes, and was a welcome start and end to a day sightseeing. The location of the property is pretty spot on if you want to feel in the center of everything, with so many cafes, restaurants, shops and bars to choose from - regardless of the time of day/night we always felt safe navigating the local area. Its also a great location from which to explore Istanbul, with a Tram Station, Port and Metro at the bottom of the hill and a 150 year old funicular that takes the strain out of walking backup the hill. The streets are cobbled and hilly, so something easy to walk about in is strongly recommended, but easy to walk about on. We booked a private guide through the hotel, Josh, who spoke brilliant English and was able to put a modern perspective on the history of the city, we definitely felt this was worth the money. Overall a big thanks to everyone who made our stay truly memorable, with special thanks to Ant, Erkan, Ismail, Murat, Atacan, Zahide and Zehra for all your smiles and gracious help.

It was perfect!

The hotel is located in the neighborhood of Galata, which is very convenient for reaching trams, buses, and ferry routes. The street the hotel is located on leads to Istiklal Street, a historic venue full of stores, cafes, and restaurants. So, the location was a great plus for us, since we wanted to spend most of our time walking and venturing out to different parts of the city. The room, consisting of two chambers, was spacious and very comfortable. We enjoyed our rest, after the long days of walking, on a small terrace, trying the Turkish baklava or lokum (highly recommended). The desk staff and the manager were very courteous and accommodating. We even got a complimentary bottle of wine (the Turkish wine is quite good, and surpassed our expectations). Overall, the experience in the hotel was very pleasant, and we are planning to go back there next year.