Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 57 min drive
Beyoglu Station - 6 min walk
Vezneciler Subway Station - 26 min walk
Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 27 min walk
Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 3 min walk
Karakoy Tünel Station - 10 min walk
Karakoy Station - 10 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Vavelya Cafe - 3 min walk
Alaçatı Kafası Pera - 3 min walk
Addis Ababa Coffee - 2 min walk
Akın Restoran - 3 min walk
Dönerci Engin'in Yeri - 2 min walk
About this property
Doruk Palas Hotel
When you stay at Doruk Palas Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Also, Taksim Square and Topkapi Palace are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 3 minutes and Karakoy Tünel Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English, Farsi, Turkish
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
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
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Built in 2018
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Accessibility
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Handrails in stairwells
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of TRY 1250 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children costs TRY 1
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0311
Also known as
Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul
Doruk Palas Istanbul
Doruk Palas
Hotel Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul
Istanbul Doruk Palas Hotel Hotel
Hotel Doruk Palas Hotel
Doruk Palas Hotel Hotel
Doruk Palas Hotel Istanbul
Doruk Palas Hotel Hotel Istanbul
Frequently asked questions
Does Doruk Palas Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Doruk Palas Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Doruk Palas Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Doruk Palas Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Doruk Palas Hotel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Doruk Palas Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is TRY 1250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Doruk Palas Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
Are there restaurants at or near Doruk Palas Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Doruk Palas Hotel like?
Doruk Palas Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Sishane-Zemin Metro Station and 5 minutes' walk from Galata Tower. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.
Doruk Palas Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2024
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Beverley G
Beverley G, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Very welcoming staff and comfortable hotel.
Best welcome I have received from a hotel. Stepped from the hot street to be greeted with a refreshing lemonade (free).
Very helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Very good boutique hotel
Lovely boutique hotel with excellent service. Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. Breakfast had great variety and was plentiful. Our room was very comfortable with really nice sea view overlooking the bridge. Location was a little out of the way in lighting district but close to main tourist area. Street was quiet at night but a little noisy in the morning with people working in the area. Very good value for the money. Would definitely recommend.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
honestly this is one of the best hotels i’ve ever stayed at. The manager and staff are amazing and take great care of you.
Junaid
Junaid, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 September 2024
I enjoyed my stayed at Doruk. The hotel is near the Galata Tower and also near the Galata Bridge where you can take public transportation to the Dolmabahçe Palace and other main highlights. The staff is very friendly and professional. Mohammed was amazing with all his recommendations for dinner. Emir was always so helpful and he makes the best lemonade. Finally my favorite of all! Osmen Bay. I spent three weeks in Türkiye. I was missing my cat and Osmen (the sweetest cat owned by the hotel) was so nice to keep me company and give me cuddles. Thank you everyone for making my last 5 days in Istanbul memorable.
Yairizet
Yairizet, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 August 2024
This is a great small hotel close to Galata Tower. Hotel owner and staff are super nice and friendly. Breakfast included great variety of food. Rooms are kind of small in size. We booked a 'superior room' but it barely had space to walk around the bed. We had free upgrade to a larger room after we complained to the hotel owner. Hotel location is good for the Galata area, but next time we would prefer to stay in the old town.
Anna
Anna, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Immaculate hospitality, wonderful experience
This is such a wonderful hotel. Their hospitality is nowhere near the level that is normally provided nowadays. They’re always willing to help, genuinely kind and so fun to talk to. Every guest stops at front desk on their way out and back to have a conversation with staff. They care about you, they’re easy to deal with and everything there is simply so smooth. Breakfast is amazingly fresh and varied. Such good value for money as well. Their cat Osman is a lovely guy that hangs around and makes everything seem so chill and enjoyable, as was our stay af Doruk Palas Hotel. Thank you so much for everything! Hospitality like this is so rare to find these days. I highly recommend this hotel, come here and you will not be disappointed!
Cam Minh
Cam Minh, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
Great small hotel with super friendly staff. My room was clean and tidy, with a good view from my window)
Great breakfast bar.
Liked the staff that works there. Very nice people.
I used their shuttle option to and from the airport- loved that service.
Will come back again next time!
Definitely recommend this place!
oxana
oxana, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
A very nice hotel with a kitty security guard. Very nice clean air conditioned rooms with a super view of the mosques across the bridge. Plus a easy location to explore Galata area
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 August 2024
A lil overzealous bellboys
Michael
Michael, 4-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Great stay at this hotel. Friendly staff.
Arman
Arman, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 July 2024
The hotel staff was incredibly accommodating and helpful and the rooms were comfortable. The hotel's location was also perfect!
Fiaz
Fiaz, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 July 2024
Amazing service. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. I’d highly recommend staying here. Thanks to all for an excellent holiday.
John
John, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 July 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2024
I would definitely stay here again.
The staff are amazing and is close to all the attractions in Istanbul.
Ercan
Ercan, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 July 2024
Amazing property with good view and amazing breakfast spread. The staff is very nice and very helpful. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a hotel near Galata
Ishita
Ishita, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Such a great find; reasonably priced for such a good location (quiet, Beyoglu all walkable), clean, small, and the staff could not have been friendlier or more helpful.
Harriet
Harriet, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 June 2024
Overall a good stay at Doruk - a decent price/value stay, however nothing incredible (so just as expected for what you pay, not some deal as some reviews make it sound)
Staff and cats are very friendly and personal. Probably the highlight of our stay.
Room a bit unmaintained especially in bath (toilet moving, sink tap not attached etc.). However it’s functional given the price. Room was sold as Sea View however our 1st floor room did not really have any view from the bed.
Area around is not nice, abandoned buildings and shops that close very early. However, it did not fell particularly unsafe. It’s quiet (except the prayer call, but that’s expected for Istanbul) so got good sleep.
All in all, like I said at the start its what you expect for the price.
Vlad
Vlad, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 June 2024
Best hotel in Istanbul, easily. Great breakfast, amazing staff, wonderful views, convenient location, everything you need
Rod
Rod, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
The people here were the best part of our stay! Couldn’t do enough for us! The hotel was clean, welcoming, breakfast and coffee were great! A great place to stay in Istanbul!
Sonia
Sonia, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 June 2024
This hotel was the highlight of our trip to Istanbul. We were received by the hotel staff who took care of our bags and provided complimentary coffee and lemonade. Mr. Osman, the Hotel manager (also happens to be a Cat), was extremely friendly and always happy to greet us. The rest of the staff (humans) were super helpful and catered to every need we had (transport, recommendations, food, etc.).
Our hotel room was very clean and fully stocked. We had the room with views to the Golden Horn, which was always breathtaking upon waking up.
This is a hotel where you will feel at home. Staff will often join you for coffee as they explain their culture and traditions. It’s a very homey experience, which is what I prefer compared to corporate hotel chains that may offer more luxury while lacking any “heart”. Highly recommended.
Juan
Juan, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 June 2024
Perfect place to be
Really nice service, breakfast was fine, nice place with nice view. Really big room