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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Banker Sokak No. 2, Karaköy, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34420
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬
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Japanese Style Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Japanese Style Double Room

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Economy Room, 1 Bedroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Bankerhan Hotel

A coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site.
Bankerhan Hotel offers 33 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Bankerhan Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Galata Tower. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Schneidertempel Art Center and Galata Tower
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Bankerhan Hotel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Istanbul hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 40 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1890
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 40 per day (1640 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Bankerhan Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 19230

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Banker Han Hotel Sofa Istanbul

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Bankerhan Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 452 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 452 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 452 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 452 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 452 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

NUR DIANA

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent location. I upgraded to a river-view room on the 5th floor — epic views from both windows. The room itself was a solid 10/10. Staff were also 10/10 — really helpful, friendly and very communicative. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

artem

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Deneise

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is located on a back road with extremely steep cross roads to walk anywhere. Ok for a one or two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for getting around Istanbul. The room was very comfortable and had clever layout. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Location is very good, close to public transportation, the staff are helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Option

Located a short walk from Galata Tower, considering the area it is lacking a little in vibes but v.clean, staff were good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mostafa

Business traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, but overall a mediocre experience. The good: perfect location to explore Galata and Karaköy or pick up the tram, friendly staff, solid breakfast spread, decent view from the higher floors The not-so-good: cleanliness (floor in my room had that gritty dirty feeling), a non-working showerhead, air-conditioning option was not enabled on my thermostat so I had to choose between either a very warm room or street noise and smells from an open window. Also, as other reviewers have mentioned / as is fairly clear from photos online, the bathrooms only separated with a lightly frosted glass partition and in my particular room the door was not even frosted - something to keep in mind if privacy is a concern.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc, Kings Sutton

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcome was far from warm - hardly looked up from desk sometimes. Room never cleaned in whole time we stayed. Fridge was warm. Badly designed room. Only saved by the incredible view
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful gem of a property in an amazing location! Employees were super friendly and helpful - would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashraf

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Galata tower and Karakoy With some stairs and and short up and down streets you are close to trams and busses
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional Stay at a Superb Location

Our recent stay at this hotel was nothing short of amazing. The location is superb, making it easy to explore all the local attractions. Each morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with a wide variety of options to suit every taste. The highlight of our stay was the incredibly friendly and accommodating staff. We faced a sudden change in our flight schedule and needed a late checkout. Erdem went above and beyond by making a phone call and arranging for us to stay until 9 pm free of charge. This thoughtful gesture made our experience truly outstanding. Thank you so much, Erdem, for your exceptional service and hospitality. We highly recommend this hotel and will definitely be returning in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Bankerhan Hotel. The staff are all wonderful and always ready to help with recommendations and directions. It's clean, safe and centrally located.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good local and staff. Clean And modern rooms but small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful staff, nice, clean (somewhat small) rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stay for few days at the hotel and we had a great experience. Clean, safe area and close to everything. 100 recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirvyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend Bankerhan Hotel. Extremely well located close to Galata Tower. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff (Erdem & Cagdas) were amazing - always helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Always smiling and ready to assist. They made my stay very special. I look forward to my return to Istanbul and stay at Bankerhan Hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024