Travelers enjoy delicious meals with Bosphorus views at this welcoming hotel where genuine hospitality creates a comfortable home-away-from-home feeling
Waw Hotel Galataport offers Bosphorus views and an inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy coffee at the café or international cuisine at the restaurant. Amenities include grocery shopping service, daily manager's receptions, and multilingual staff assistance.
Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Waw Hotel Galataport is near a metro station. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Haci Mimi Mh. Karabas St. No:8, Tophane, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34425
What's nearby
Bosphorus
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Galataport
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Istiklal Avenue
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Galata Tower
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Taksim Square
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Tophane Station
1 min walk
Beyoglu Station
9 min walk
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
69 min drive
Restaurants
Köşkeroğlu
3 min walk
çınaraltı cafe
3 min walk
Kaptan-ı Derya
2 min walk
Tophane Durumcusu
1 min walk
Archeo Cafe
2 min walk
About this property
Waw Hotel Galataport
Hotel near Bosphorus
Located close to Galata Tower and Taksim Square, Waw Hotel Galataport provides a free food/drink shopping service, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-in
A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a front desk safe
Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All guest rooms at Waw Hotel Galataport have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Offsite parking available (EUR 5 per day); discounts available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8.5 kilometres
Limo/town car service
Uncovered parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
Extended parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room kitchenette
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Free grocery shopping service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
More
1 building
6 floors
Built in 2014
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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 or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5)
Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 5 per day
Extended parking fee: EUR 5 per day
Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day (164 ft away)
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
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
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
Waw Hotel Galataport
Waw Hotel
Waw Galataport
Waw Hotel Galataport Hotel
Waw Hotel Galataport Istanbul
Waw Hotel Galataport Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Is Waw Hotel Galataport pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Waw Hotel Galataport?
Self-parking is available for EUR 5 per day. Extended parking is available for EUR 5 per day. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Waw Hotel Galataport?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Waw Hotel Galataport?
Checkout is at noon.
Does Waw Hotel Galataport provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.
Where is Waw Hotel Galataport located?
Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galataport, Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tophane Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karakoy Station is 10 minutes.
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Reviews
Waw Hotel Galataport Reviews
7.8
Good
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Large rooms and large bathroom. Staff were all very friendly and helpful. I would certainly consider staying there again on my next trip to wonderful Istanbul.
Great option for the price and location. Room was big compared to those of other 3-star hotels and it was clean. Host was very attentive. It was a little noisy.
The best option if you want to stay in this side of İstanbul. The renewed Galata Port area at few steps. Galata tower a nice and short walking, Excelent ubication. Clean ando confortable rooms. The best for the price
Bad service, small rooms, the staff will not clean your room if you don't pay them 10 dollar every day.
The breakfast was poor, it was old food and dry bread
The location was bad. The hotell is in back street and it was many coffees for just men.
You really won't feel comfortable to go pass them, specially late at night after 10, because you will be followed of one of them.
It was my first time and the last in this poor one star hotell
Verified traveller
6/10 Okay
Sinan
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
In dem Zimmer gab es leider sehr wenig Licht(LED mäßig), es gibt keine Fenster die nach außen führen, sondern nur in ein Innenhof und somit kommt kein Tageslicht in das Zimmer.
Außerdem ist es echt sehr hellhörig. Man hört alles von den Nachbarn, sei es das Gerede, die Toilettenspülung, die Stimmen aus dem Innenhof und auch den Aufzug.
Das Personal ist nett. Das Zimmers und das Badezimmer waren ziemlich groß.
Das beste an dem Hotel ist die Lage. 2 Minuten Fußweg zur Tophane t1 Haltestelle. 2 Haltestellen von Kabataş entfernt und in die andere Richtung 1 Haltestelle von Karaköy entfernt. Auch fußläufig ist man innerhalb von 10 Minuten mitten auf der İstiklal cadde (Der Berg dahin ist crazy).
Das Hotel ist sehr zu empfehlen. Es ist sehr sauber und die Lage ist top, nur 2 Minuten von der Bahnhaltestelle entfernt.
Sabah und der nette Mann an der Rezeption sind die nettesten Rezeptionisten, die ich jemals kennengelernt habe. Die sind sehr hilfbereit und man fühlt sich wirklich wie zu Hause.
Das Hotel bietet die Möglichkeit, sich mit dem Taxi vom Flughafen abholen zu lassen, und auch eine SIM-Karte zu einem sehr fairen Preis zu kaufen.
Check in war schon ein Problem, wir müssten ne Stunde warten bis sich jemand für uns gekümmert hat. Die Bilder im Internet haben nichts mit der Realität zutun. Null hygienisch alles in der Dusche verschimmelt.
Einzig positive Standort vom Hotel. Sehr nah an Galataport.
Quarto extremamente limpo e organizado. Banheiro amplo, limpo e moderno. Disponibilizam toalhas, loção de banho e shampoo. Além disso, disponibilizam chaleira elétrica, café e chá solúveis de graça. Não possui café da manhã (restaurante fechado desde a pandemia), mas conta com excelentes opções nas proximidades. Só a TV que não estava sintonizando os canais, mas não era um problema, já que não entendo nada em tuco (risos). O atendimento certamente foi um diferencial! Os recepcionistas são extremamente atenciosos e cuidadosos com cada detalhe da sua experiência, sempre com dicas precisas, para que a viajem seja satisfatória. A localização é estratégica e próximo de tudo! Recomendo fortemente para quem deseja ficar próximo às atrações turísticas, como a Torre Galata, o Galataport e as mesquitas. Fica próximo também da Praça Taksim e suas ruas bem movimentadas.
Jorge L A
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
4/10 Poor
Ahmet
29 Mar 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Die Mitarbeiter waren nett aber haben nicht jeden tag ein handtuch bekommen immer erst dann wenn wir es angesprochen haben
Trivago üzerinden Yapmış olduğumuz ve ödemesini yaptığımız otele gitigimizde hotels com la anlaşmalarının olmadığını ve kabul etmeyeceklerini söyleyip bizi otele kabul etmediler ve dolandirildigimizi söylediler otelde bulunan resepsiyon a bakan arkadaşın otel müdürü dediği ve bizi telefonda görüştüğü kişi nişanlımla beraber buyuk bir hayal kırıklığına girdik gece saat 01:00 civarları trivago gibi kurumsal bir firmanın nasil boyle bir hata yapacağına anlam veremedik gece boyunca Türkçe yardım alamadık ve yakında bir otele gittik ordada malesef yer bulamadık ve resepsiyondaki arkadas bize yardımcı oldu ve gece boyunca yaklaşık 1-2 saat hotels yurt dişi cagri merkeziyle görüştük ve malesef yer olmadığını bölgedeki otellerin tamamen dolu olduğunu söylediler ve bölgeye cok uzak Ümraniye'den yer verebileceklerini söylediler oysaki bölgedeki bir cok otelde yer görünüyordu sonra 500 tl ye kadar bir otelde kalabileceğimizi ve ödemenin karşılanacağını söylediler gece saat 03:00 olmustu ve disarda kalmıştık ve kac gündür görüşmemize rağmen bir sonuca ulaşılmadı henuz net bir sonuç donus yapılmadı telafi edilmedi sorunumuz sadece para iademiz yapıldı anlam veremiyorum uluslar arası boyle bir şirketin ilgisizliğine boyle bir olay yurt dışında olsaydi acaba ne olurdu herhalde yoneticiler bununla ilgili ciddiyetin farkındadırlar ..,,
Das Zimmer hat nur ein Fenster zum Lichtschacht, so dass man nicht lüften kann bzw. nur abgestandene Luft aus dem Schacht in das Zimmer bekommt.
Wegen der Raucher unten im Foyer hat man dann Zigarettenqualm im (Nichtraucher-)Zimmer.
Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral aber nicht im Trubel des Zentrums. Sehr sauber und freundliche, hilfsbereite Angestellte. 150m zur Trambahn mit der man in 10 Minuten am Bazar oder an einer Schiffsanlegestelle ist. Wir waren 2 Wochen dort und haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Für uns, wo wir die meiste Zeit auf Entdeckungstour sind, war es ideal. Die Trambahn vor der Haustür brachte uns innerhalb kürzester Zeit überall hin. Das Haus selbst liegt etwas versteckt, wir haben bei der Anreise zweimal gefragt und es dann gefunden. Trambahn T1, Station "Tophane" aussteigen, dann durch den kleinen Park und schon ist man dort.. Das Frühstück ist nicht spektakulär aber ausreichend. Alles in allem ein gutes Hotel wo auch das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis durchaus stimmt und das man weiterempfehlen kann. Nach dem wir öfter in Istanbul sind können wir uns durchaus vorstellen es wieder zu buchen.
We, an "old couple" stayed here for several days for a combined sightseeing/family reunification, so our primary goals were relatively close vicinity to the main attractions like Haja Sofia, easy access to the public transport and a reasonable price. Upon check-in, initially booked "economy room" was generously upgraded to the "superior" one. Same was offered to our son who booked separately. At all times of stay the hotel personnel continuously demonstrated hospitality and proficiency. This is especially true about both receptionist named Irfan and Jusuf and also a lady who served breakfast. Room kept neat and towels were changed daily. So our best expectations came true: we had really good time in Istanbul!