Port Galata Suites♡

Good option for a short stay in the center of Istanbul for 1 person

7.0

Pretty designed and cozy apartment, generally in good condition. A very nice large outdoor veranda with a dining table. Big tall windows let in a lot of natural daylight, and the apartment is very bright during the day. Large comfortable sofa. Big TV. A kitchen corner with all general necessary amenities (plus a washing machine); it is possible to cook something simple there. A very nice tea selection was provided, and specifically their Earl Grey tea tasted fantastic. Big and very comfortable bed. The Wi-Fi worked well during my stay. Great apartment location in the heart of Istanbul, close to the waterfront; many sights are nearby, and the distance to them is walkable. There are many restaurants, cafes, and shops right around the apartment. Very good WhatsApp communication with the apartment management. Clear check-in instructions and an easy, uncomplicated check-in process. A reasonable nightly rate of €46 for the overall experience.

− The major unpleasant issue was dust and dirt all over the apartment, especially under the bed, sofa, and on top of the kitchen shelves, where it was obvious that no proper cleaning had been done for a long time. The housekeeping should do a better and deeper cleaning job! No elevator in the building. The stairs to the top floor are very steep and narrow. It is very difficult to carry large heavy luggage if you have any, and it can also be dangerous because it is easy to slip and fall. Keep this in mind and be very careful. The apartment is very tiny. I believe it is comfortable and the right size only for one person. I had 4 large pieces of luggage with me, and there was no space for them inside, so I had to keep them on the balcony, which made them dusty by the end of my 3-night stay. Some equipment in the apartment is outdated and old – such as the small microwave, electric kettle, and cheap dishwasher. There is no real closet in the apartment. The small closet section made of light wood is shaky, unstable, very tiny, and does not fit many things. Only a few hangers were provided as well. The bathroom is super small, with a tiny sink area where it is impossible to place even little bathroom items. The actual shower is very cheap and basic. The water pressure was not strong, and the shower holder did not hold the shower head properly – it fell down all the time. Cheap bathroom amenities with an unpleasant smell. I also did not like the cafe right next door to the apartment building. It was often busy and full of people, and sometimes the tables blocked the entrance to the building. As a result, people had to stand up and move their table a little to let me pass through.

Soggiorno positivo, la proprietaria molto gentile e veloce nelle risposte

9.0

Bellissima zona, centrale. L’appartamento comodo per 3 persone. La proprietaria è stata eccezionale!

− Mancano degli appendini per i giubbotti e in bagno per gli asciugamani. Le scale, seppur l’appartamento è al primo piano, sono ripide ed un po’ pericolose se non si ha molta agilità. Abbiamo avuto dei problemi con l’acqua calda, subito risolti dalla proprietaria, con risposta immediata in whatsapp. Metterei un foglio con la spiegazione della caldaia nell’appartamento. Se si ricerca il silenzio assoluto, poco consigliato

Super bien!!

8.0

La ubicación

Guest review

10.0

Facility

− Hot water in the morning is not always avaliable

My wife and I had a fab stay in general the apartment was great but does need cleaned better, the location was great nea

8.0

The location and size of terrace

− Lots of stairs ,windows and under bed need cleaned no remote for electric awning.

BEWARE ACCOMMODATION NOT LIKE PHOTOS ON SITE

1.0

Close to transport, Starbucks and wonderful food area along with great shopping.

− Dirty linen, dirty kitchen and bathroom. Pillowcases did not fit pillows properly along with cover for doona. Bed in second bedroom more of a king single than a double bed. Toilet lid broken, shelf in bathroom broken and dirty mattresses. Closed cupboard and wood fell off and hit me on the head. Frame for bookshelf under T.V in pieces on the floor and broken glass in fridge. Shower had a strong smell of bleach as the bleach is just squirted on and the shower is not actually cleaned or scrubbed. When I went to have a shower the floor of the shower was covered in bleach. Strong smell of bleach and cigarettes in stairwell. Items all over narrow staircase leading to apartments such as cleaning equipment, dirty and clean linen and general rubbish. Spoke to staff about the state of the room and they offered to come the next day to clean the room and never did. No second bed made when we entered apartment and were told it was not made up due to hygiene reasons as only 2 people booked but it was actually a family of 4 that had booked. No linen provided in the apartment to make the second bed. A true gentleman that worked at the bakery right next door to the apartments came and gave us the linen we needed even though he did not work at apartment. Paid for a room and I had to make up the bed myself for my children to sleep on. Reported it to staff and were given items the next day that were required and they also helped with a malfunctioning air conditioner remote after we spent the night in hot temperatures. Asked to speak to a manager for a partial refund due to the state of the apartment but there was no response and I was told they didn’t understand. Horrible accommodation in such a vibrant city due to cleanliness. Had 15 other photos of the apartment of various items mentioned but only 4 could be published.