Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul ****

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from an original pera mansion...

İstanbul Hotel Galata Antique, had been built as a mansion in 1881 (at that time Beyoğlu and Taksim was called 'Pera') for a levantine french family named Decugis, by the famous architect Alexandre Vallaury. Pera Palace Hotel, Istanbul Archeology Museum, Bosphorus Palace, Academy of Fine Arts are some examples of his monuments in İstanbul. İn his shop at İstiklal Street Monsieur Decugis was selling valuable antiques, porcelains and crystals. He was well known about his business ethics and honesty. Back then Beyoğlu was home district for the opulent levantine families - mostly the francophones - who were living in İstanbul. The life in Beyoğlu was spectacular and flashy with operas, charity balls, elegant restaurants and café-chantants.

to a cozy boutique hotel

Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul did not break the family legacy and now serving as a friendly, family owned and operated 23 - room establishment, with classic touch and charm. Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul has consistently welcomed individual leisure travelers who prefer access to a cozy boutique hotel combined with personal touches, Turkish hospitality and inexpensive rates. Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul is conveniently located in Istanbul's one of the famous bohemian quarters Tunel (Tünel Meydani). Istanbul's best restaurants, bars, cafes and a short stroll to everything else is in this genuine district, Beyoglu.

Taksim - Beyoglu (Istanbul's SoHo) is considered as the most lively district of Istanbul. The famous Istiklal Street is a meeting point for both local people and independent tourists. During the year Istikal Street and Taksim hosts various festivals, art exhibitions, theater, opera and ballet performances in AKM. Taksim is a unique place where the art, history and culture and social life combines.

A stay in Hotel Galata Antique will be an opportune decision if you intend to discover the real Istanbul. The friendly staff and the two sister-managers of Galata Antique Hotel Istanbul always would be more than happy to assist you about the wonder around places in Istanbul and Taksim in arranging interesting places to visit, according to your personal requests, to include special sightseeing visits to museums, gardens and parks, theatres, concert halls, places for shopping and much, much more!