Galata, one of Istanbul’s most distinctive neighborhoods, is famous not only for its historic buildings and art-filled streets, but also for its freely roaming cats. The cats you encounter especially around Galata Tower are an inseparable part of the neighborhood’s spirit.
Galata, one of Istanbul’s most distinctive neighborhoods, has an atmosphere where art and culture intertwine. Its historical fabric, extending from the Middle Ages to the present day, merges with a modern understanding of art to offer visitors a unique experience. The area around Galata Tower is an ideal starting point for both historical and artistic discoveries.
Istanbul offers every visitor a unique experience with its neighborhoods of distinct character. However, one of the most important factors determining the quality of your Istanbul trip is staying in the right location.
Istanbul stands out not only for its historical and cultural richness, but also for its vibrant gastronomic scene. The city offers countless flavors and experiences for every palate.
When you sleep in a room at Meroddi Barnathan, a train that has been making the same journey for more than a century passes several floors beneath your feet. It is neither an urban legend nor a marketing line: the Tünel, the world's second-oldest metro after London, has been running directly beneath our building since 1875…
As you enter through the doors of Meroddi Barnathan, look up and you will see a date amid the leaf reliefs carved into the stone: 1892. At the second entrance a few steps away, another: 1893. And beside both, the numbers of another calendar: 5652 and 5654 — the same years in the Jewish calendar…
