DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Tribute PortfolioMarriott InternationalIstanbul, Beyoğlu★★★★95 rooms

9.3/ 10

avg of 5 sites

Official site

Stay Atlas verdict

9.3/ 10 · average of 5 sites
  • Best: City-break travellers who want to explore Galata, Karaköy and İstiklal on foot
  • Watch out: Travellers who need large rooms and plenty of luggage space

Suitability by travel purpose

Best for

  • Business travel

Also suits

  • Couples
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  • Business travel9.6
  • Couples8.0

Scores combine guest reviews, hotel facilities and location data.

The realistic view

Beyond the first impression

Verified information only

A 95-room boutique hotel split across two restored buildings one block apart below Galata Tower, opened in 2019 as Türkiye's first Tribute Portfolio property. Guests rate the location, cleanliness and staff highly, but some rooms are small, breakfast costs extra and there is no spa, pool or garage.

What it does well

  • City-break travellers who want to explore Galata, Karaköy and İstiklal on foot
  • Couples looking for a design-led boutique stay in a historic building
  • Marriott Bonvoy members (guests report elite breakfast and room upgrades)

What to watch for

  • Two separate buildings: check-in is in your assigned building, while breakfast and the rooftop are in the House building, uphill from the Banque.
  • Travellers who need large rooms and plenty of luggage space
  • Light sleepers (noise from neighbouring rooms, the street and the restaurant above is reported)

Good to know

What guests keep mentioning

  • NoiseCaution

    Noise from neighbouring rooms, the street and the restaurant above is reported; the hotel does not guarantee quiet rooms.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • Room conditionCaution

    Rooms are clean and recently renovated, but standard rooms are small with limited luggage space.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from recurring themes in guest reviews.

  • ParkingProblem

    No garage or valet; only four first-come spaces that cannot be reserved.

    How do we know this?

    Based on official sources.

  • CleanlinessStrong

    Average temizlik sub-rating across Booking.com / Trip.com: 9.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Trip.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (825 reviews).

  • ServiceStrong

    Average hizmet sub-rating across Trip.com / Booking.com: 9.3/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Trip.com / Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (825 reviews).

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  • WalkabilityStrong

    Galata Tower, Galata Bridge and Karaköy are a few minutes' walk away; location is the highest-rated category.

    How do we know this?

    Compiled from booking-platform data.

  • Wi-FiStrong

    Wi-fi sub-rating on Booking.com: 8.6/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (762 reviews).

  • Location (general)Strong

    Average konum (genel) sub-rating across Booking.com / Trip.com: 9.5/10.

    How do we know this?

    Based on the Booking.com / Trip.com sub-rating and the hotel's total review volume (825 reviews).

Room advice

Which room should you ask for?

  • Room sizeStandard rooms are small; choose a Premium room or Suite for more space.
  • Family roomsFamily rooms and a Suite with a sofa bed are available.

Before you book

Practical details worth knowing

  • Breakfast

    Not included · extra charges possible

  • Pets

    Accepted

  • Airport transfer

    Available

    A 24-hour airport transfer is available on request.

  • Valet

    Not available

    There is no garage or valet because of the neighbourhood's layout.

  • Extra bed

    Available

    Rollaway bed EUR 30 per night.

More details (+7)
  • Spa: No
  • Hammam: No
  • Sauna: No
  • Nearest rail stop: Karaköy
  • Indoor pool: No
  • Rooftop: Yes
  • Public transport to airport: Karaköy tramvay (T1) + aktarma

Policies vary by rate and date; confirm with the hotel before booking.

Key amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Wi-Fi

Location

Istanbul, Beyoğlu

Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No: 8, 34420 Beyoğlu/İstanbul (Banque binası); Galata House binası: Felek Sokak No: 2, Beyoğlu

Rail transit · 125 m

Istanbul Airport (IST) is about 38 km away, roughly 37-39 minutes by car outside rush hour. The hotel offers a paid private transfer (EUR 120 per vehicle one way).

The hotel occupies two buildings: Galata House on Felek Sokak near Galata Tower, and the Banque building on Bankalar Caddesi on the Karaköy side. Booking sites list Galata Tower and Galata Bridge at a 2-3 minute walk (about 200-300 m), İstiklal Avenue about 7 minutes and the Spice Bazaar about 13 minutes on foot. Walking from the Banque building up to the tower and the House building is uphill. The Karaköy tram stop, ferry pier and Galataport are all within walking distance.

The stay

Editor's notes

Extra fees & things to know

Breakfast about EUR 25 per person. Airport transfer EUR 120 per vehicle one way (up to 4 people). Pets EUR 20 per night (service animals exempt). Rollaway bed EUR 30 per night. Late check-out is charged and subject to availability. On Booking.com, bookings of 4 or more rooms are charged the first night on the booking date and are not freely cancellable.

Pool, spa & fitness

There is no pool, spa, sauna or hammam. Some booking sites list a gym, but this could not be confirmed from official sources.

Guest scores

What 5 sites say

9.3/ 10
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  • Booking.com · 762 reviews8.8 / 10
  • Expedia9.4 / 10
  • Tripadvisor · 551 reviews4.8 / 5
  • Hotels.com9.4 / 10
  • Trip.com · 63 reviews9.2 / 10

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Our editor has not yet visited this hotel. Property facts on this page are compiled from verifiable sources; experience ratings come from user contributions.

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