Located close to Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue, Ecole St Pierre Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and 2 bars are available to all guests.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Bar
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Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Ecole St Pierre Hotel is near a metro station. Istiklal Avenue and Galata Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Grand Bazaar. Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Square are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
Galata Kulesi Sk., Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421
What's nearby
Galata Tower
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Istiklal Avenue
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Bosphorus
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Galataport
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Taksim Square
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Beyoglu Station
5 min walk
Karakoy Tünel Station
5 min walk
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
61 min drive
Restaurants
Galata Konak Cafe
1 min walk
F&B CULTURE
1 min walk
Il Cortile Ristorante
1 min walk
Pepo's Galata
2 min walk
Firuzende Galata
1 min walk
About this property
Ecole St Pierre Hotel
Hotel near Galata Tower
Located close to Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, Ecole St Pierre Hotel provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to 2 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ecole St Pierre Hotel feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Couples/private dining
Family friendly
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided
Entertainment
Netflix
Smart TV with premium digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Minibar
Restaurant dining guides
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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 12912
Frequently asked questions
Is Ecole St Pierre Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Ecole St Pierre Hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Ecole St Pierre Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Ecole St Pierre Hotel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is Ecole St Pierre Hotel located?
Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Galataport and Taksim Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Ecole St Pierre Hotel Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Excellent location, staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was nice. Breakfast was very good. The restaurant is very cool and stylish. The bar and restaurant next door which is part of the hotel is cool, good music and you get 10% off if you're staying at the hotel. The Tower is literally round the corner though you wouldnt know as hotel bar nit crowded.
Great stay in good location (despite the steep hill). Welcoming, enthusiastic and accomodating staff. F&B / breakfast team led by Hakan was excellent.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
2024/8/28
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wonderful property. Great location! Fantastic staff and service. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. We could not have asked for a better stay. Everything was perfect!
The staff was incredibly helpful. From organizing transportation from the airport, to making restaurant and Hamam recommendations and reservations and every other need during our stay. Wonderful breakfasts and service from Hakan
Beautiful boutique hotel. Excellent hotel and restaurant staff, who go beyond to help guests with requests/ needs. Hotel is up on a hillside, so you need to be able bodied and comfortable with walking around to get around the city. Taxis easy to get.
The room interior was excellently designed. It was very clean and modern.
The breakfast was also very nice. With a good selection to order from. The Turkish Breakfast offered is an enormous amount of food! Our servers were very polite and attentive.
All of the staff were exceptional. I would highly recommend this hotel.
We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend it.
All the staff were very kind and eager to help-Hakan made breakfast more cheery!
The rooms are small (and we booked a larger one) but it doesn’t matter when you’re out and about so much. Our room was on the road side but noise didn’t bother us too much.
The food was all delicious and we enjoyed some very good cocktails.
Location is great -within easy walking distance of all the main sites and near the ferry.
Fantastic stay. This is a gorgeous property and the service is attentive and top notch. From an Expedia vip room upgrade, to surprise dessert gifts throughout the stay, and amazing breakfasts included in the room rate, there was nothing not to love. Location is excellent, right down the street from galata tower, easily walkable to cute karakoy cafes and bars, and a very doable ~20 minute walk across the bridge to sultanahmet. Highly recommend.
EXCEPTIONAL in every way!! From check-in to departure and everything in between, it was an above and beyond hotel and service! Fantastic, just fantastic.
This hotel gets a perfect 5.0. The room (1D) has a balcony with a view of Galata Tower. The breakfast was delicious and Hakan the waiter made it extra special. I don't recall the name of the manager. But he was extremely helpful. The location was a very convenient with a short walk to many restaurants and sites.
It was a delight!
We stayed at Ecole St. Pierre for five nights, and it was perfect. The property is beautiful, the rooms are very comfortable, and the daily breakfast was fantastic. Every staff member we interacted with was also excellent. I especially want to thank Havak who we saw each day for breakfast. He went out of his way to make us feel welcome and made sure we had what we needed. Every staff member did the same. I highly recommend Ecole St. Pierre, and we will stay there again on any return trip to Istanbul.
I cannot give this place enough stars or praise! The service was un-matched (thank you HAKAN - best and sweetest server, every morning a smile and some Turkish lessons). The rooms and grounds are GORGEOUS. The food delicious, fresh, and incredible. From the moment you walk in, you will feel at home with a little bit of historical feel, but pristine and elevated condition (and thank goodness for the A/C). Perfect location in the heart of it all, but off the street for a little R&R/quiet.
Stay here!!!
It had a unique story-French school converted to a hotel. 2 years since hotel opened. Very clean and very friendly staffs. Uses le labo products which are amazing! Serves great food. Really enjoyed Turkish breakfast. Highly recommend.
Located on a steep hill. If you want to avoid climbing it’s not an ideal location but it’s close to tourist attractions and great dining options nearby. Rooms facing courtyard may hear some music at night.
I can't give this hotel and its staff high enough praise. Our two-night stay here was INCREDIBLE. From the moment we walked in the door, Yunus at the front desk made us feel welcome as family. He was extremely helpful in getting us last-minute hammam bookings, and made us feel at home during our entire stay.
And the breakfast, oh the breakfast. INCREDIBLE Turkish offerings as well as more international options (but seriously, get the Turkish breakfast - you won't regret it). I sincerely hope to have an opportunity to return.
THIS is what a 5-star hotel should be. Well done!
Ecole St Pierre Hotel was the perfect location for our trip to Istanbul! The staff was so accommodating, friendly and professional. The service was exactly what you would expect from a 5-star hotel. Twice-daily house keeping with turn down service, always fresh bottles of water in our rooms, a welcome snack and bottle of wine, stuffed animals for our kids, and super clean rooms. Our view from the galata suite with terrace was amazing! We also had breakfast every morning downstairs where Hakan served us a delicious turkish breakfast. The hotel is a convenient 10 min walk to the tram down by the galata bridge and the water. We would highly recommend this hotel - it was perfect for our family!
Perfect place to rest, explore and enjoy Instanbul
The hotels is superb, luxury without the fuss.
The building is an old school with history dating back and the team are keen to share the information in the form of a lovely note book.
The rooms are delightful with some clever design ideas to help you relax.
The restaurants - 2 one in the court yard and the other 2 mins yore the hill from the hotel where both worth separate visits and have good service. Not to attentive, just right.
The star of the show is the front of house team, nothing was too much trouble and the delivery of service with a friendly and helpful
Smile. All in all, this was home from home.
The location is excellent and perfect for exploring the sights and close enough by foot to have a rest in the afternoon.
We had a brilliant time and would throughly recommend.
Our first visit to Istanbul visiting a friend who lives here. We happened to land on the final day of Ramadan which was followed by a three day holiday so Istanbul was packed... the hotel was great - quiet and candidly seemed pretty empty (there are only 17 rooms). Staff was very attentive and all spoke good English. Service was almost immediate when we ordered coffee to our room in the morning. We had breakfast (included) only one morning and it was very good. The room was spacious and the bed and bedding was among the most comfortable I've ever experienced. The front desk messaged us over WhatsApp before we arrived to see what we needed and took care of all requests including finding us an English speaking tour guide ($300 euros) and booking a dinner or recommending restaurants for us. Overall we highly recommend. If there was one small negative it's that the hotel is right under Galata Tower - a VERY popular tourist spot and roadways are narrow and were crowded with tourists. The taxi had trouble getting there but we figured it out. The taxi picking us up also got confused and parked 200m away but the hotel staff explained how to navigate to the hotel. It's a minor issue. Just bake about 5-10 extra minutes in case Galata is crowded.
Ecole St. Pierre is an exceptional hotel. It’s perfect in my opinion. It’s small, only 17 rooms and has an excellent staff and perfectly located steps away from Galata Tower but on a quiet street. They are helpful, friendly and make every effort to make sure you are more than satisfied. They provided wonderful recommendations for restaurants and and an haman and will take care of making all the reservations for you. The complimentary breakfast is plentiful and scrumptious. We highly recommend this hotel. Some rooms are on the smaller side so make sure you are booking the larger rooms with a spacious lounging area.