Mates Port Hotel

A cozy place run by genuinely kind people

Pros: What I loved the most was the kindness and willingness of the owner and all the staff. From the very first day, they made us feel at home, always attentive to every detail. When we had to extend our stay at the last minute, the owner helped us right away, which took a lot of stress off our shoulders and allowed us to keep enjoying Istanbul peacefully.

Cons: Honestly, there wasn’t anything I didn’t like. Everything was perfect —the location, the cleanliness, the comfort, and above all, the hospitality. Maybe just that I wish I could have stayed longer 😅

Pros: Great location, clean, very comfortable bed and friendly staff. A big recommendation from us.

Nice place: great location and friendly staff

Pros: Great location at walking distance from the main sights. Staff was very helpfull and friendly. Room was comfortable and clean.

great place in Galata

Pros: Room was great, very bright and what is most important mattress was very comfortable. Location you can get, near the Bosphorus, loads of cafes and restaurants. We stayed there just before our cruise. Walkable distance to the Cruise terminal. Manager is super pleasant and friendly guy. 100% recommend this place

Super friendly great location

Pros: The staff were so nice and the location was great. Ibrahaim helped us organise a cake for one of our guests and was always so happy to help

Cons: Nothing - great value for money!

Best location for the best price

Pros: Superb location and super friendly & helpful management!

Cons: No complaints, considering the price. Just be aware that there is no elevator.

Pros: Very nice and helpful staff, clean rooms, calm street, awesome location, ideal for exploring the city

Unique, cosy, family-like hotel in Karakoy

Pros: Incredibly kind host/staff, very helpful, fully trustworthy. When arriving to the hotel I was strongly convinced that I booked the only room with a balcony (and apparently I wasn’t), he calmed me down, explained all options we have to make our stay the best. Even though it was just a a discussion I really felt that he cares. Our stay was nearly perfect. The location is great, I really liked the vibe of this cosy hotel. We didn’t mind to climb the stairs each day (some people may find a hotel without a lift as a disadvantage). The rooms are obviously small but still smart equipped, providing you with a good comfort.

Cons: I would advise to change the mattresses. Those ones in our room were not in the best condition (in terms of comfort). Assuming that a good sleep and relaxation are crucial parts of your stay (in general), I would really pay attention to it. I wouldn’t recommend the hotel for tall people or more robust people. Even though the space is utilized very wisely and the atmosphere is really nice, you would notice some missing centimeters (tiny bathroom, shorter bed).

Pros: Rooms are on the small side, but they were clean, the bed is comfortable and the bathroom was good. Free water was topped up every day. We found the location good - near Karakoy ferry pier and the tram for access to Old Town, Galata and beyond. Good selection of bars, restaurants and cafes within a short walk. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Pros: Fantastic location in quiet cul de sac but close to plenty of restaurants and bars. Friendly management and staff. Walking distance of Galatta Bridge and ferries to wherever you want . Nice clean en suite facilities. Rooms made up everyday. WiFi great. Room service available online. Great value for money.

Cons: Nothing to complain about. Such good value for money.