Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 60 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 22 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 24 min walk
Karakoy Tünel Station - 5 min walk
Karakoy Station - 6 min walk
Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 6 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Galata Sahil Kafe - 3 min walk
Akın Restoran - 2 min walk
Mahkeme Lokantası - 3 min walk
Perşembe Pazarı Pilavcısı - 1 min walk
Roots Studio & Cafe - 1 min walk
About this property
Istanbul Golden City Hotel
Istanbul Golden City Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Bosphorus. For a bite to eat, guests can visit Peninsula Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers ocean views. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is only a short walk: Karakoy Tünel Station is 5 minutes and Karakoy Station is 6 minutes.
Languages
Arabic, English, German, Russian, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
62 rooms
Arranged over 10 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
On-site self-parking (EUR 10 per day)
On-site valet parking (EUR 10 per day)
On-site extended parking (EUR 10 per day)
On-site parking is limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Clothing optional (nudity permitted in public areas)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2010
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Mobile key entry
Special features
Dining
Peninsula Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 40 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs EUR 2
Parking
Self-parking costs EUR 10 per day
Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day
Extended parking costs EUR 10 per day
Policies
Clothing is optional at this property.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 11849
Also known as
Istanbul Golden City
Istanbul Golden City Hotel
Golden City Hotel
Istanbul Golden City
Istanbul Golden City Hotel Hotel
Istanbul Golden City Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul Golden City Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Istanbul Golden City Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Istanbul Golden City Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Istanbul Golden City Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Istanbul Golden City Hotel?
Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 10 per day. Valet parking costs EUR 10 per day. Extended parking costs EUR 10 per day. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Istanbul Golden City Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Istanbul Golden City Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 40 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Istanbul Golden City Hotel and nearby?
Istanbul Golden City Hotel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Istanbul Golden City Hotel?
Yes, Peninsula Restaurant offers ocean views.
What's the area around Istanbul Golden City Hotel like?
Istanbul Golden City Hotel is located on the waterfront in Istanbul City Center, a short 5-minute walk from Karakoy Tünel Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower. Travellers love the hotel's prime location.
Istanbul Golden City Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
15 Oct 2024
very good place to stay, personal help me in everything, they help me with early check in becouse I arrive very early
NELSON
NELSON, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
18 Sep 2024
imran
imran, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2024
Nice hotel with a beautiful view on the golden horn
Hani
Hani, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Good
Olesya
Olesya, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Aug 2024
Rooms were smaller than expected. Bed was not comfortable. But location is good and many areas on walking distance.
Ahmed Fraz
Ahmed Fraz, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Aug 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at the Istanbul Golden City Hotel. They free upgraded our room with Bosphorus sea view on a higher floor because it was my birthday!
The breakfast option was marvelous at the rooftop Restaurant. Enjoyed the magnificent city view with morning coffee. Only critic would be we saw someone ordered omelet for breakfast but when we asked for it they said it would be extra charge. The hot breakfast was included in our stay so that was a tad confusing.
Trisha
Trisha, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
11 Aug 2024
It was an excellent area, everything was within walking distance. Breakfast at the hotel was great. No complaints
Luz Araceli
Luz Araceli, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Zouheir
Zouheir, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2024
Imraan
Imraan, 3-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2024
We had a great time. There were details that could use some improvement (the room cleaning was just good enough, the sink was slow to drain). The breakfast buffet was good. The location was perfect! The staff were helpful and nice. Overall very satisfied and would return.
Issrar
Issrar, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
24 Jul 2024
DZENGIS
DZENGIS, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
PLACE IS CENTRAL AND THE STAFF AMAZING
Sweet
Sweet, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Jul 2024
It is a very decent hotel, for the price we paid, and the convenience of the location it was good. The minibar fridge in our room didnt work and when reported to the front desk it still wasnt sorted out other than that it was a very decent hotel. You get what you pay for.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2024
It’s a very close walk to the tram which you can easily take to Sultan Ahmet, the old city and touristy area
Vanessa
Vanessa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 Jun 2024
Too much attitudes from morning shift front desk.
The hotel was in a noisy place. You could hear the noise from driving cars and people on the streets. It was the first hotel that asking me back for the key card. I asked for 2 card. The front desk guy was questioning me why. Same with my other groups of family. He had a lot of attitudes toward the customers. He was trying to prove him selves that he has right to argue why and reasoning. Also, when I was inside the elevator the lights turned off and I had to go one floor at the time. Freaked out. Only fits 2 person or one person with one luggage. There is parking with pay extras but very nice guy. I asked for Iron. They did not tell me for how long. They entered my room and picked it up while I was not there and I put a sign do not enter. When I came back I was looking for it. The night shift guy was extremely nice and understandable and very friendly.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Jun 2024
Reem
Reem, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 Jun 2024
Great staff
Rauff
Rauff, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
5 Jun 2024
We paid for a room with a view of the Mosques and the Golden Horn, however the windows providing those views had bird crap on them. The Manager said he could do nothing about it.
The lifts in the hotel can only fit two people, which was an annoyance during busy periods.
If you can avoid it, do not take a taxi arranged by the hotel. They will quote you one price and at the end of the journey, you will pay more. I think the hotel staff are in league with the taxi drivers and get a percentage of the taxi fare.
Shahid
Shahid, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Amazing trip
Mervet
Mervet, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Ali bey was the best at the Hotel. Thanks for that.
harun
harun, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Really clean. Ocean view room was amazing. Right in front of a nice park with bridge to get to the old city. Location was great. Complimentary breakfast did not disappoint.
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
11 May 2024
TV sesi cikmiyor. Personel pek ilgili degil. Lavabo tikanik. Restoran siparisi icin barkodlu menu yapmislar ama kimsenin haberi bile yok. Tam bir yol gecen hani
Rami
Rami, 2-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good
7 May 2024
Good location, one block from the Bosphorus. The hotel is divided in two buildings that are not connected, the second one ‘more modern’ is in the back that you have to access via a dark dirty alley. The entrance to the second building smells like rotten fish.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 May 2024
Kind staff, convenient location, beautiful view of the golden horn.
Rylan
Rylan, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 Apr 2024
Located 6 minutes or so from the T1 tram station at Karakoram and the M2 metro at Halic.
Nearby there are several fish restaurants. Very few grocery stores, none that sell liquor.
Hotel rooms, bathrooms are tiny. Elevator capacity is 3 people.
Breakfast buffet is not abundant, just the basics. Only black, filtered coffee available, no machine that can dispense espresso or cappuccino. Boiled and scrambled eggs provided, omelette is extra.