Istanbul, TurkeyKarakoy
Louis Appartements Galata
Galata apartment house
Karakoy Istanbul, Turkey
Opened
2013
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
Louis HotelsGalata apartment house
With only two suites per floor, the six-story building runs like a discreet residence with a morning café downstairs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Floor-to-ceiling windows and chandeliers illuminate suites dressed with mid-century furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The public spaces are a mix of old and new: vaulted bricks overhead and elaborately decorative tiles underneath give way to mid-century furnishings.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Galata Tower stands a few hundred feet away, and Karaköy's lively café terraces lead downhill to the waterfront.
The rooms
Suites have condensed kitchens with stovetops and microwaves, and framed art hangs beside oversize headboards.
How it began
The Benardete family built the property in 1933, and a 2013 restoration launched it as the first Louis Hotels address.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.