Experience the vibrant heart of Istanbul at Doruk Palas Hotel, where modern comfort meets warm hospitality. Unwind in your room with free WiFi or indulge in a meal at the on-site restaurant. Helpful staff, luggage storage, and 24-hour front desk ensure a seamless stay.
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. 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 just a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Also, Pera Palace Hotel and Bosphorus are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition. The property is just 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
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Hotel size
21 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests should be aware that cats reside at this property
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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
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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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 & organized tours & activities
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Handrails in stairways
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 crib/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0311
Also known as
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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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Doruk Palas Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Doruk Palas Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Doruk Palas Hotel.
Is 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 onsite 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. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Doruk Palas Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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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
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, traditional, and plentiful with a great variety of options. (27 reviews)
The airport shuttle service was convenient, affordable, and highly recommended by guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 27, 2025
Great location. Friendly staff. Clean.
Glenda G.
Glenda G., 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 16, 2025
Great staff, great room, amazing service! Owner takes good care of his hotel, being on site.
Karim
Karim, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 3, 2025
We spent one night here, arriving early in the morning. They were so welcoming and were able to get us in our room early. They also graciously offered breakfast to us when we arrived. It is a wonderful spot and if we’re back in the area we’ll stay again.
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 23, 2025
We enjoyed our stay at the Doruk Palas Hotel. All staff members were super friendly and helpful. They also provided information about many sightseeing and shopping spots.The location is very combinient, with spacious rooms, offering beautiful views of the Golden Horn and the old city.The breakfast was delicious
Misako Chinen
Misako Chinen, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 14, 2025
Hotel staff and management are the best
YONG
YONG, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2025
It was wonderful! It is well-located in Galata and is clean and the room was very nice. The staff were also very friendly! I would highly recommend this place.
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
We arrived in Istanbul a day early for our trip and we were here for one night. The staff was so friendly and nice! We had Turkish coffee upon arrival while waiting a few minutes for our room to be ready. Great location within walking distance of galata tower area. Nice and clean room. Great stay!
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 12, 2025
Breakfast was amazing. Great customer service - they love for you to feel welcomed. Very close to multiple food options and sightseeing. Great view
eliana
eliana, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2025
Had an amazing 3 night stay with my family at doruk palace. I think what really sets it apart is the service. They really welcome you here and genuinely try and make your stay enjoyable. No issues with picking us up at midnight after a delayed flight, gave us some free lemonde at one point, and when my daughter got sick they let us stay late until we could check in early at next hotel. Plus view from 3rd floor deluxe was fantastic. Overall a wonderful introduction to istanbul!
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 14, 2025
Hotel ownership and staff were very welcoming and helpful. We appreciated their warm hospitality and arranging our transport from the airport.
Emilee
Emilee, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 27, 2024
Boutique feel and great location
Rod
Rod, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 29, 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 trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 22, 2024
A gem of a hotel! Great staff, friendly owner and bonus Osman the Security cat. Well located, clean and very comfortable.
Andrew
Andrew, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 23, 2024
stay again
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 31, 2023
Great location, excellent staff, I loved my stay and would happily return
Tracey
Tracey, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 13, 2024
Best hotel in Istanbul, easily. Great breakfast, amazing staff, wonderful views, convenient location, everything you need
Rod
Rod, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 6, 2024
We had a very pleasant stay ❤️The staff was really helpful and courteous. The location of the hotel is great and close to everything🙏💕
Mariem
Mariem, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 7, 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 trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 7, 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 trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 7, 2024
Very good stay
Very friendly people, close to all the touristic places.
Kamil
Kamil, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 12, 2022
Great Hotel!!
anwar
anwar, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 3, 2024
Everyone at the hotel was very friendly and helpful. A great place to stay.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 14, 2022
Excellent staff and hotel overall
Elias
Elias, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 7, 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
10/10 Excellent
May 1, 2023
A family run hotel - excellent service, excellent people all round. Will stay here again when we visit Istanbul again!