The Purl Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star Art Deco hotel near SALT Galata, connected to a shopping center

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Front of property
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Interior
Deluxe Room, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Family Duplex

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Bankalar Caddesi NO:2/1, Karakoy/ Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
  • Galata Tower
    3 min walk
  • Istiklal Avenue
    7 min walk
  • Egyptian Bazaar
    12 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    45 min drive

Room options

Economy Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, City View

  • 16.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Duplex

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Seaside stay .With a stay at this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll be steps from SALT Galata and Galata Tower. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Topkapi Palace are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 8 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Books & Coffee Karakoy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tershane Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Salon Galata - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galata Konak Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Purl Boutique Hotel

4-star Art Deco hotel near SALT Galata, connected to a shopping center
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 161 square feet (15 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Purl Boutique Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 4-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 161 sq ft of conference space
  • 15 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Purl Boutique Hotel offers 32 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (TRY 50 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: TRY 50 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Purl Boutique Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately TRY 50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 350 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 14307

We should mention

  • One child 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodations in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Boutique class.

Property is also known as

Gradiva Boutique Class
Gradiva Boutique Class Istanbul
Gradiva Hotel
Purl Hotel Istanbul
Gradiva Hotel Boutique Class Istanbul
Purl Hotel
Purl Istanbul
The Purl Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Purl Boutique Hotel Istanbul
The Purl Boutique Hotel Hotel Istanbul

The Purl Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 103 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was simply the most terrible hotel I ever stayed at. Even though my reservation was for 7 nights, I was only able to last for 1 night and then I had to go to some other place. The room didn't even have enough space for me to unpack my bag. The bedsheets and towels were not clean, and the door was broken, the air conditioning didn't work, the bathroom smelled, and ... . I can't say enough about how awful the experience was. The only good thing about it was the beautiful view of the room and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

ibrahim saber

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Alex

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Like the location and friendliness of the staff, Galata neighborhood is charming with great shops and cafés. Rooms are clean and in good shape considering how old the building is. Also liked the restaurant with good choice of Turkish wine and spectacular views of the city. Disliked the cleanliness of the breakfast restaurant, that also operates as a jazz nightclub Disliked the loud music and stomping coming from rooftop restaurant on a Friday late night. I suggest breakfast to be served on 9th floor for the views.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yoyce

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is very close to Galata Tower. So if you don't mine the crowds and the noise this Hotel is a very good choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel near everything in Istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Kafkas, Athens

it is located in the historic district but very difficult location, impossible to stop with a car, impossible to park, no bellboy, no vallet .. very small bathroom.. and very noisy due to the restaurant/bar ..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice location and atmosphere around Galata Tower. Kind and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Great location crappy hotel
Room was very small and bathroom was not so clean. The air conditioner sucked and the noise from the street was very loud. The elevator was broken and stopped on every floor. The entrance is strange and you have to carry your luggage up a set of stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rachel, Coventry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for the sites
Easy access to the Galata Tower and Istiklal Cadesi which is full of eateries and bars. Tram stop to other main attractions only 5min walk from hotel. 4 out if 5 nights stayed were quiet, final night (a Wednesday) there was a party in the restaurant upstairs and the music kept us awake until 2am. The rooms are small with no where to store luggage but for a city break where you just want somewhere to sleep after a busy day sightseeing that's not a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice hotel with good tram connections
Nice hotel very close to tram station and a short 5 min walk across the bridge to restaurants and mosques. A few short stops on the tram to arrive in main Istanbul area around Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia and Topkapi Palace. Room was very small but we made do. Mini Fridge was not working and asked staff several times to have a look at however they kept forgetting. Although in the end they offered to bring us cold water to our room instead.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Parisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Morning staff very good, but the night receptionist (avoid him at any cost, he is not trustable)

10/10 Excellent

Chen, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk Urmit has been very helpful.
Highly recommend for any guest to look out for front desk staff Urmit whom has been very helpful throughout our entire stay. Great service! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Sally

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

8/10 Good

Sally

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Affordable boutique hotel
very central. great staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in Istanbul
Umit front desk was fantastic. Very nice man. Check in is not 24hrs as stated. Its 2pm. Great central area in Karaköy...walk to the mosques, Taksim, Galata or Bizaar....love Istanbul and this hotel had exactly what i wanted for 2 nights. Clean room, great bed, air con....mini bar...the works!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

chronic travele, R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great view of the water while relatively quiet
I started at Purl hotel for 4 nights and overall is was a good experience. Walking distance to things in Kadiköy and nice to just wander back as I pleased. Room was clean and large (duplex) and bed was pretty comfortable. The sofa was comfortable to lounge in as well. Now the problems including smoke coming in the room from adjacent rooms and the hall way was not nice. The staff did clean and spray the hallway but it still had that smell of cigarette lingering. My room for the most part was smoke scent free. Also the carpeting in the third floor Hall is disgusting and should be just pulled out because of for traffic. The other issue is the wifi, almost non existent. It connects but my free Sprint service was faster at times. Staff were very inventive, scheduled a taxi for me and always had a smile on their faces. Also first night the safe was locked and the TV didn't work and the staff member jumped out of his seat after asking if he could come see it now and everything was resolved in under 5 minutes. Overall, thanks for the great stay and will keep you in mind for my next stay in Istanbul. Cheers

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good location!
Very good location, two minutes walking to Karakoy Sahil. It's amazing to have a cup of coffee there in the morning with fantastic view. The room is okay but would it be perfect if there was a balcony, but unfortunately all the rooms do not have balcony!

4/10 Poor

Jawad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

sinan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mükemmel bi yer harikaydı
mükemmel bir yer hertarafa yürüme mesafesinde ulaşabiliyon geze geze 15 dakka sürüyo bütün tarihi yerler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

DIMITRIOS

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent location , rooms are not very clean and neglected. Reception staff were very helpful and friendly especially Murat and Abdullah. Breakfast is so basic and served outside of hotel, in a street canteen.
breakfast
street canteen
wooden floor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Muzaffer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das dreckigste Hotel in Istanbul. Müll von den vor Besuchern lag noch im Zimmer rum. Schimmel, rost an den Armaturen, überall schmutz. Sofort wieder ausgecheckt. Einzig positive war das man mir den Betrag sofort ausgezahlt hat.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021