The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class
Hotel in Istanbul
5-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Hotel with a full-service spa, a short walk to Galata Tower
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a rooftop terrace are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Istanbul
Available Rooms
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King • 452 ft²
Sleeps 3
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, City View
2 Single • 312 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
1 King • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
1 King • 312 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View
1 King • 431 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
Not the cheapest place to stay, but reasonable by western standards, especially given the high level of service in a classic, elegant building in an excellent location. The spa services - especially the packaging of massage and hammam - were wonderful (though, again, not very cheap by Istanbul standards). The breakfast was excellent and included made-to-order eggs. The room was very comfortable, with all the amenities one would expect in a high-end hotel.
2.0 / 5.0
The hotel is well located to visit the main attractions for first-timers in Istanbul, like Sultanahmet or the Asian side. There are many dining options within walking distance as well. Rooms are not very big, but clean and comfortable. Service was very friendly. The gym and the spa were a bit deceiving, didn't match the overall level of the hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy
5.0 / 5.0
It is a good location in the city for first-time visitors to walk to both sides of the city and meet for tours. Staf was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous hotel and comfortable, spacious rooms with lovely marble bathrooms. We loved staying here!
2.5 / 5.0
Service was friendly and they really just made every effort you could ask for. Rooftop is a beautiful view and very relaxing. Spa was pretty good. Turkish bath was super fun as a couple. Massages were could but tables were cool I’d like them heated.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel with great service
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful hotel in great area
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful hotel in a great location that is walking distance to many shops, restaurants, tourist attractions. The staff is super helpful and friendly. I highly recommend this hotel. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Everything
5.0 / 5.0
Nice hotel and walking distance to sights and near transportation to get to other areas of Istanbul.
5.0 / 5.0
We liked this hotel so much, that we booked our 2nd stay to return. Here are the positives, central location with easy access to public transportation and Istanbul's main attractions, clean, great amenities, SPA, gym, rooftop bar and restaurant (excellent). They paid every attention to the details and even the hotel scent was carefully planned. Breakfast was a treat but the best was the STAFF. They were always present and willing to assist, we never had to ask twice for anything. Oh and the antique elevator! Our daughter was so thrilled by this, although it could only fit 2 persons. We would highly recommend this hotel for your stay in Istanbul. Negatives- Maybe the neighborhood several blocks to the east is a little rough, but that is beyond their control. All in all a good find, and we will be back...
5.0 / 5.0
This hotel is perfectly located, close to the Galata bridge for visiting the old Istanbul and also close to Galata tower. The hotel is very clean, quiet and the staff is very friendly and supportive. We had a wonderful stay and would book it again.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing building, excellent dining and super location!
1.5 / 5.0
The Bank Hotel in Istanbul is a stunning property housed in an old bank, featuring exquisite marble details. Although the location has its pros and cons—it's convenient for tram users with the Karaköy station nearby, but taxi or Uber users may face long waits due to the hotel's placement on a busy, narrow street.
The hotel's potential is somewhat undermined by the reception experience. The small reception area is often manned by only one or two staff members who are overwhelmed with tasks, from attending to guests to managing access to the popular rooftop bar. This results in a reception that often feels rushed and stressed, impacting the overall guest experience.
A particular inconvenience occurred during our checkout day concerning breakfast service. We were informed breakfast started at 7 AM, not 6:30 AM as we had thought. Despite the food being visibly ready and our early flight, the waiting staff, adhering strictly to management's rules, refused to serve us earlier. This rigid adherence to rules without consideration for guest circumstances was disappointing.
Furthermore, interactions at the rooftop bar and with the breakfast staff were mixed. Staff frequently removed menus prematurely and there was confusion over our eligibility for breakfast, indicating a lack of communication and attention to detail expected in a 5-star boutique hotel.
Despite its beauty and prime location, The Hotel could improve its service to truly meet the standards of a 5 star boutique hotel.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice property and staff. Rooms clean and facilities in great condition. Well situated to see most of Istanbul’s great sites. Highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Very helpful staff…very kind. would come back. Thank you all.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great location with easy access to transportation and historical places.
5.0 / 5.0
They are the best ever in Istanbul, welcoming team and excellent service.
Helpful and would go to the moon just to make us happy
Thanks Bank hotel team 🙏🙏
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent
5.0 / 5.0
This is an outstanding property! It’s in a great part of Istanbul for exploring, the roof top bar is brilliant, but the best thing is the staff who are incredibly welcoming and really made our visit special!
5.0 / 5.0
When I arrived I hated the small, ground floor, windowless room I was given but I complained and was given a nore spacious room the room was more than adequate for my needs. Front desk staff very helpful. It would have been nice to be able to take your own coffee and juice at breakfast but had to get your food and eat hslf of it before someone briught beverages. The room itself was nice.
5.0 / 5.0
lovely hotel great staff
2.5 / 5.0
One of the best hotels in Istanbul. Near the Galata tower and can’t say enough about the location. I’ll definitely stay here again
And highly recommend it.
Don’t miss the Galataport which is walking distance, Namli for food and Kosgeroglu
For Baklava
2.5 / 5.0
Probably the best hotel Istanbul. Beautiful and clean and perfectly located
2.0 / 5.0
I asked for a bosphoro night cruise and they told me I could pay with a credit card at the ship. At the ship they did not accept credit cards and the one in charge was drunk, didn't understand english and it was very difficult for us. Not nice way to treat guests
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent hotel, great staff. Would definitely return .
3.0 / 5.0
Our room was very small. Could barely open suitcases.
5.0 / 5.0
Good breakfast. Nicely appointed rooms. Wonderful shower and bathroom amenities.
5.0 / 5.0
This was the third time we stayed in this hotel. We love it! The location is perfect, the room is super comfortable and beautiful and all the facilities are wonderful especially the rooftop bar and views. Since it was both our birthdays we received a very warm greetings and treats. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality! We will surely come again!.
2.5 / 5.0
From check in to check out the staff went above and beyond their duty. Our stay at the hotel was incredible. Chocolates and other gifts waiting for us in our room for us to enjoy, complimentary water delivered every morning and more chocolate on the weekend. It was my wife's birthday during our stay and she was surprised with a delicious cake.
All the staff from customer advisor to porter were all very attentive and extremely polite, always delivering a service with a smile, nothing was too much trouble.
The hotel is extremely comfortable and very stylish. The roof top bar is beautiful and defo worth a visit. The location is perfect within 10 mins walk to local restaurants and 30 mins walk to the grand bazzar. Thanks for making my wife's birthday and our first trip to Istanbul memorable.
2.5 / 5.0
Hotel was lovely. Suite was beautiful and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Car to airport was very expensive!
4.0 / 5.0
Great location, friendly staff and good amenities. Only issue we had is the location of the room. Seems like visitors who book via Expedia get 2nd rate rooms. This is not the first hotel where I made this experience.
0.5 / 5.0
Unfortunately the service was very poor. The city is going through a very difficult time and it shows in the staff’s accommodations.
4.0 / 5.0
Room good noisy at night
4.0 / 5.0
Room was nicely renovated eventhough on the smaller side. Amenities were fine too. Located near Galata tower and the tunnel. Short walking distance to tram station. Elevator to the wing room is the classic type of elevator but really tiny.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall good… may be a little pricey
5.0 / 5.0
Kind Hotel Stoff, Good Location (most of the Hotspots can be reached by walk), nice and clean rooms, impressive building
4.0 / 5.0
The hotel is lovely and perfectly located.
The staff is very attentive and friendly.
My original room had a TINY closet, but they offered another with a good sized closet and a great view of the Bosphorous.
The food was ok.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent Hotel very quiet, very clean, nice property, rooms are beautiful with acceptable space, but Expedia site do not have a proper information about the Hotel, first at all ONLY ONE ROOM IS SEA VIEW (PENTHOUSE SUITE), THE CITY VIEW IS INCORRECT THE HOTEL IS SURROUNDED BY TALL BUILDINGS YOU DON'T HAVE ANY VIEW ONLY ANOTHER BUILDING JUST A FEW FEETS AWAY, the Hotels listed like VIP property,I travel with some relatives and friends, we booked 4 rooms, the reception guy not even mention the vip status all of us have VIP travelers. The location is convenient and staffs was very helpful and professional.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Istanbul?
The average price for a rental in Istanbul is R 786 per night. This rental is R 2,679 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Bank Hotel Istanbul, a Member of Design Hotels - Special Class?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and hot tub or spa.
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