Walton Hotels Galata – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Walton Hotels Galata has 27 individually decorated rooms, each with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning. Rooms include 24-hour room service, free international calls, and premium bedding. Some rooms feature oil on canvas paintings by local artists. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, and window guards.
Dining at Zula Galata
Zula Galata Rooftop Restaurant and Bar serves Turkish and international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast buffet includes pancakes, Turkish pastries, sausages, cheeses, jams, fruits, cereal, omelets, and vegetables. Guests can enjoy local and imported wines while overlooking views of Galata Tower, Golden Horn, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque. A second bar is located in the reception area.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The hotel is in bohemian Galata, off Bankalar Caddesi, close to Taksim, Karaköy, and Sultanahmet. It is a 5-minute walk to the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and 2 km from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are within 2.5 km. The area has restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and nightlife.
Services & Facilities
The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the onsite art gallery and shopping mall. Spa services include massages, body treatments, and aromatherapy. The hotel has 2153 square feet of conference and meeting space. Staff speak Turkish, Arabic, English, Russian, and Spanish.
Special Features
The hotel is set in a 98-year-old historical building. Rooms have soundproof windows and parquet or carpeted floors. Some include balconies, blackout curtains, and espresso machines. The rooftop restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients for Mediterranean and international dishes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor