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Big Urban Stay Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower in Istanbul

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Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
LED TV
LED TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Evliya Çelebi Mh. Aybasti Sk. ,8, Istanbul, IST, 34430
  • Istiklal Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

Large Double or Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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LED TV

Superior Double Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room dining

Deluxe Double Room

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Superior Triple Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 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

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Standard Single Room, Sea View

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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LED TV

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite, Terrace (Double Use)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Taksim stay.At this Taksim hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Pera Palace Hotel and Istiklal Avenue, both within a 5-minute walk. Galata Tower and Bosphorus are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taksim Square - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 3 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Noir Pit - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ayfer'in Mutfağı Şişhane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Petra Şişhane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cemiyet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Big Urban Stay Hotel

Hotel near Galata Tower in Istanbul
Free breakfast is available daily. A rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are also featured at Big Urban Stay Hotel.

This Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1932
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Big Urban Stay Hotel offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Big Urban Stay Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Big Urban Stay Hotel to the airport?

Big Urban Stay Hotel is 29.3 mi (64-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Big Urban Stay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Big Urban Stay Hotel.

How close is Big Urban Stay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.1 mi (35-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Big Urban Stay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Big Urban Stay Hotel offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at Big Urban Stay Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Big Urban Stay Hotel have a pool?

Big Urban Stay Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Big Urban Stay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Big Urban Stay Hotel to downtown Istanbul?

Big Urban Stay Hotel is 1.2 mi away from Istanbul.

Big Urban Stay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad, Very Very Bad Stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean, affordable and Excellent

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dale, Palm Springs, CA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hidden Gem - Centrally Located

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and friendly staff. Spent a week and it was a pleasant one. Simply said. I would recommend it to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel close Taksim Square, Galata Tower

I loved my 3 weeks stay at Big Urban stay. Rooms are very clean, local breakfast always fresh and great people.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Practical but lacks personality at the moment

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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8/10 Good

John, Doha

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

Hidden gem in Istanbul.

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.

8/10 Good

Alex , Melbourne

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

Very close to the shopping strip

Very pleasant stay for 7 night at this place , staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean.close proximity to all major attractions. Only a metro ride away from airport . Only thing I had problem with was breakfast, same thing ( cheese , bread , watermelon, ...) every day . Everything else was great and I highly recommend this place to stay.

8/10 Good

Ramsey, Glasgow, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very clean central location.

Well, i have chosen this hotel based on people reviews.. my own experience would agree would most them... The room was very clean, and I am quite fussy when it comes to hygiene and cleanness. The location is perfect since it's only 5min walk to Shishan's metro station. Staff? staff are brilliant. Really nice and helpful people.. I would particularly thank the young lady that looks after the roof in the morning. The back street is a bit run down but it has nothing to do with the hotel. The hotel is modest overall but the cleanness and the condition is defiantly make it a very attractive place to stay. I would highly recommend this place.

8/10 Good

Erik

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice Hotel near Metro Station

Nice Hotel, very friendly Staff. near Metro Station Sheshane, located in a side street, no view from the windows, i recommend to close the curtains all the time, the terrace is lovely with a view to the Besphorus , but a little bit tiny. overall it was nice, affordable and near public transportation.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

reb, mexico city

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cleaning under the bed

Everything was nasty. The people there are amazing and has a very cool terraze
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

soheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Serra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

selman

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

merkezi ve temiz

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.

10/10 Excellent

Birol, Frankfurt

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

Hotel mit supernettem Personal

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.

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

رائع واقتصادي

ممتازة

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Witten

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

Ruhiges Hotel in Galata

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.

8/10 Good

Micheline, Montréal

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

Hôtel coquet et sympa

Situé près de tout, mais dans une rue tranquille. Vue imprenable à partir de la terrasse sur le toit.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Lou, Frankfurt

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

Schöne Wohnung in super Lage

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.