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Big Urban Stay Hotel

Hotel within walking distance of Galata Tower

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Coffee/tea maker
LED TV
Terrace/patio
Big Urban Stay Hotel, near Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue, offers a rooftop retreat. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast and connect with in-room WiFi. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk is always ready to help.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • LED TV
  • Free toiletries

Room options

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Large Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Large Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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LED TV

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room dining

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Down duvet
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Standard Single Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Day bed
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, Terrace (Double Use)

Highlights

Terrace
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite (Double Use)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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LED TV

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 65 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

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Evliya Çelebi Mh. Aybasti Sk. ,8, Istanbul, IST, 34430

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taksim Square - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 41 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 3 min walk
  • Emniyet - Fatih Station - 5 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 27 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 10 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monkey Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Noir Pit Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ayfer'in Mutfağı Şişhane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kahve Dünyası Pera Algötür - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Big Urban Stay Hotel

Big Urban Stay Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue. Free perks include WiFi and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, Galata Tower and Bosphorus are within a 15-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 3 minutes and Karakoy Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1932
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Big Urban Stay Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Check-out time is noon.

What's the area around Big Urban Stay Hotel like?

Big Urban Stay Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.

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Big Urban Stay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

Rate is Fake. Bad, Very Bad stay. Give 10$ more and stay in much better conditions. At least get a normal breakfast, normal size room without smelling. I don't know how it is rated 4,4. Don't believe the rate, actual rate should be no more than 1,5. Make yourself something good and believe what I write here. Again, give 10$ more and stay under conditions.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Everything was nasty. The people there are amazing and has a very cool terraze
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10

3-night trip
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8/10

Als wir ankammen wurden wir nett empfangen und konnten unser Zimmer dank Lift einfach und schnell beziehen. Die Zimmer sind aber sehr sehr klein, für eine Städtereise bei der man sowieso nicht viel im Hotel ist aber sehr geeignet. Sehr sehenswert ist die Dachterasse mit wunderschönem Blick auf das goldene Horn. Dort zu frühstücken ist sehr empfehlenswert. Leider fiel ab dem ersten Tag unseres Aufenthalts aufgrund eines kaputten Kabels der Strom aus. Wir hielten zwei Juli-Nächte ohne Klimaanlage und Licht durch, beschlossen aber aufgrund der schleppenden Reperaturarbeiten der Stadt das Hotel zu wechseln. Das Personal tat uns sehr leid, da sie nichts für das Problem konnten. Auch gaben sie in der Situation ihr Bestes, verteilten jede Menge Kerzen am Abend, informierten immer über den Stand der Reperaturen und waren sehr entgegen kommend bei der Rückerstattung der schon bezahlten Buchung. Trotz der Vorkommnisse ein schönes und empfehlenswertes Hotel mit äusserst freundlichem und hilfsbereitem Personal.
5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

uygun fiyatlı diye minicik bir odada konakladık aynı anda iki kişi hareket edemedik odada. sabahları yangın merdiveninde koşuşturan insanlaın sesiylw uyandık gürültü patırtı yangın merdiveni çıkışlı bir oda olması rahatsız ediciydi
3-night trip
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10/10

3-night trip
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10/10

It's a clean and affordable boutique hotel that is located in an excellent location. The team is very friendly, helpful and welcoming. It has a gorgeous rooftop too.
6-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Personel çok güler yüzlü ve sıcakdı, her türlü yardımda bulundular. Odalar gayet temiz ve düzenliydi. Konum olarak zaten istiklale 3-4 dk mesafede. Terası muazzam. Fiyat olarak da uygun. Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen und werden in Zukunft dieses Hotel wieder buchen. Die Metrostation Sishane ist ca. 5 Min. entfernt. Der Blick von der Dachterrasse ist grandios.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This place was fantastic! Small narrow five-story hotel in the “new city” section of Istanbul on the European side. Old world charm with modern updates. Roof top terrace with partial view of the city and the Golden Horn. On a quiet narrow street, but close to everything Istanbul has to offer: Galata Tower is less than a 10 minute walk, Istiklal Street, with all its shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants is a 5+ minute walk, while Taksim Square is maybe a 20 minute walk. Located right off Refik Saydam Blvd, which is a main thoroughfare for a quick cab ride to another part of the city (old city less than 15 minutes away). I had the economy room, which was small and compact, but clean and tidy. Bathroom was new. Had I known, I would have spent a few extra bucks and got the larger room facing the street (next time). The staff was incredible! This is owner occupied and operated, which makes a difference. The staff was always very friendly and helpful. Breakfast included, fruits, juices, breads and pastries, cereals, cheese, and if you ask, the kitchen lady will make you an omelette! This is not a big fancy corporate American style hotel - It’s comfortable, economical, and centrally located. I really enjoyed my stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Very nice and friendly staff. Spent a week and it was a pleasant one. Simply said. I would recommend it to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I loved my 3 weeks stay at Big Urban stay. Rooms are very clean, local breakfast always fresh and great people.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Ich wohnte in einem Istanbuler Stadthaus, das zum Hotel umgebaut worden war. Stilvoll und originell ausgebaut. Mein Zimmer war klein, aber extrem ruhig obwohl der Istiklal nur ein paar Blöcke entfernt ist. Die Rezeptionistin gab mir Tipps, wo ich traditionelle Kinos finden konnte. Im Keller war die Küche, wo man mit anderen Gästen an einem großen Tisch sitzen konnte. Oder aber man ließ sich das Frühstück auf einem Tablett geben und fuhr mit dem Fahrstuhl in den sechsten Stock um es auf dem Dach bei einem herrlich Blick über die Stadt auf das goldene Horn und die Moscheen zu genießen. Wunderbar. Absolut zu empfehlen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Situé près de tout, mais dans une rue tranquille. Vue imprenable à partir de la terrasse sur le toit.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Simpelt, smuk tagterrasse, god service og velfungerende indretning. Et af de dejligste billige hoteller i Istanbul. Selve gaden er lidt gemt og skummel, men det gør ikke det store. Pera og Sishane er 100 meter derfra.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Stayed for one night. Conveniently close to Sishane metro, but on a rather empty street. If only the hotel would put a little more effort into personalizing the room with artwork, colorful bedding, etc. My standard room had a comfortable bed, light-blocking curtains, clean and relatively large bathroom, and relative quiet on a Saturday night, but was totally devoid of personality. I didn't mind, but the room was also very small and had an exit door. Overall, the room is probably fine for a business traveler, but a tourist would probably like something more. Breakfast was fine: cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, boiled egg, bread, and jam, with free tea and extra charge (2 lira) filter coffee. The woman in charge of the kitchen was friendly. The concierges were friendly but they were confused about the mode of payment, and also weren't there when I was checking out. The roofdeck was a nice touch. I would consider coming back if it becomes less anonymous looking
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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8/10

I feel as if we found a little gem with Big Urban Stay Istanbul. We got a suite room in the annex with a gorgeous view of the Golden Horn. Perfect for sunrises and sunsets. It's simply furnished but comfortable. I find the bed a bit too hard but I still get a good night's sleep. The staff here are all very helpful and delightful to talk to. They gave us lots of tips about what to visit. I would recommend this hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Die Apartments sind auf zwei nebeneinander liegenden Wohnhäuser verteilt. Wir hatten die Wohnung im obersten Stockwerk, großes Fenster mit Meerblick und auf der anderen Seite eine eigene Terrasse. Die Dachterrasse (für alle) mit Aussicht, Rezeption und Frühstücksraum ist im Haus nebenan, was überhaupt nicht stört. Die Metro Station Sishane und die obere Tünel Station (Bahn fährt von unten Karaköy nach oben zur Tünel Station) sowie das untere Ende der Istiklal Cd. (Fußgängerzone bis Taksim Platz) sind sehr, sehr nah. Es sind viele Bars und Restaurants zu Fuß erreichbar. Das junge Personal ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war super Lecker und die Wohnung für 3 Personen groß genug. Das Sofa war zum Schlafen zu klein aber wir bekamen ein Klappbett gestellt. Die Küche hat kaum Ausstattung zum Kochen. Ich bin mir sicher die netten Leute hätten alles besorgt was man braucht. Wir brauchten nur einen Wasserkocher und der war vorhanden. Wir waren im Dezember da, daher waren wir sehr froh, dass die zahlreichen Heizungen gut heizten.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Bel hôtel de 5 étages, récemment rénové, avec 3 chambres par étage, un sous sol où l'on prend les petits dej et une terrasse avec une belle vue (où l'on peut aussi prendre son petit dej). Des standardistes très sympas et de bon conseils. Nous avions une chambre de catégorie moyenne, à savoir environ 20 m2, déco très bien, bonne literie et tout le confort nécessaire. Un seul point négatif sur la salle de bain, plus précisément sur le lavabo qui est trop étroit et le manque de place autour pour disposer ses affaires. Sinon c'est propre, rien à redire de ce côté là. Nous étions un groupe de 4, réparti sur 2 chambres, et nous avons beaucoup apprécié la proximité du métro à qqs mètres ainsi que le tram pour aller à Taksim. C'est un super quartier, très animé le soir, plein de restos, plein de vie. Heureusement l'hôtel est dans une rue adjacente, très calme bien qu'elle ne paye pas trop de mine au premier abord. Pas vraiment convaincu par le ptit dej, simple et bof sur le choix des produits. Nous n'hésiterons pas à revenir à cet hôtel, c'est un bon rapport qualité/prix me semble-t-il. Je le conseille vivement pour son emplacement.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

L'hotel est très bien situé, dans une petite rue proche de la principale rue commerçante et de la tour Galata. Le petit déjeuner servi est simple, local et bon. Le personnel de l'hotel est très sympa. Je le recommande sans problème, c'est un excellent rapport qualité, prix.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Die Mitarbeiter waren immer sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war auch gut vorallem mit der Megaaussicht oben auf der Dachterrasse! Es wurde immer sauber gemacht... also einfach genial für den Preis!