World House

South Korea , Gyeongju
pohang, 162 Jungang Ro Nam Gu
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Charlotte Sophie

The room was spotless. The location is perfect, far away from the very touristic areas but still in the centre of the action in Istanbul. The hosts were very welcoming and ready to help at any time. We will recommend the World House Boutique to friends and family.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Paul

The hotel was in a great location and was clean and quaint. The staff was excellent and hospitable. Highly recommend staying here for your first time or a return trip to Istanbul!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Bruce

We had a lovely view of the Galata Tower and magnificent shops near by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Jamey

Friendly staff and great location. Very helpful, with a nice street front coffee shop.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Margot

Lovely little hotel with very friendly, helpful staff and an excellent cafe. Our room was small, but clean, comfortable, and well-designed. Excellent location, too. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Edilma

We enjoyed the hospitality staff, the neighborhood vibe, and the wonderful, clear-sky nights with the beautiful Galata tower in very close view. Love the place near shops, restaurants, and delicious traditional Turkish food.

Stairs were our exercise, but it was worth it to be on the fourth floor. The room had two semi-open bedrooms and
enough space to host three adults with different routines.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Aziz

Property was smack dab in the middle of everything Mosque, Food Galore, Shops, Currency Exchange, Gallata Tower all within 500-1000 ft away.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

David

This unique hotel is a gem. Our room in the attic had a view of Galata tower that was spectacular. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and are eager to make your stay enjoyable. I’d stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Nov 2025

Marc

Location was great, but room was super small without even space for a chair

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Jeremy

Perfect stay in the penthouse in the most ideal location. Easy walking anywhere and exceptional coffee downstairs

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Bradley

Excellent hotel, great location and the staff were exceptional. I will definitely be back.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2025

Audrey

It was the first time for my husband and I to Istanbul, we could not have ask for a better stay, from the day we arrived to our departure the staff was amazing and very helpful, always willing to help us or advice us. Our room was very spacious and clean, we were in the very busy area but didn’t get any issues with the noises from the street. In our next visit we will definitely be back .

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Barbara

Clean, elegant decor in lively and convenient neighborhood, with helpful and knowledgeable staff. Just beware there's no lift and no breakfast on site.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Kathleen

Lovely small hotel on a lively street.

The two bedroom with balcony was wonderful! Spacious and breezy.

No elevator was a nuisance for us, as the room was on the 4th floor.

Other than that, the hotel was wonderful!!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

tina

We enjoyed our stay here. The location was central, close to the old town, public transportation and the ferries and trams. The coffee shop was very good and a lot of shopping nearby. The room was comfortable with a fridge and very small safe. The staff were excellent, very helpful with dining suggestions, booking airport transfers and just getting around. A good value small hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

ALISON

The hotel has been sympathetically renovated and is very tasteful. My room was just as advertised. Staff were very friendly and helpful at all times. The hotel is in a central location near the Galata Tower. There are many gift shops and cafes on the same street as the hotel. The new Cat Museum (charming) is just round the corner, and the Dervish Museum is just up the hill. The ferries are about a 10 minute walk away, as are the Galata Bridge and the restaurants and shops around Beyoglu. The hotel is also close to the Tunel, the funiculaire which runs up and down the hill.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2025

Tina

The staff are very friendly. Excellent service

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Mark

Great hotel for our 4 night trip to Istanbul. Super central and convenient location close to Galata Tower. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The in house coffee shop with resident cat was a very nice bonus. Rooms were excellent and well sound proofed so no noise from the street was heard. Would highly recommend people stay here for their trip to Istanbul.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2025

Ryan

Fantastic little hotel with welcoming staff

A charming, boutique, well located hotel with very friendly staff. The manager and front desk host were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The cafe has great coffee and food. I generally stay at Soho House but they were booked. What a surprise this hotel turned out to be. The hotel is on par with Soho and the price can't be beat! Don't hesitate to book.

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2025

Michele

What a great hotel. The location, the rooms and the staff. It was the perfect location for our time in Istanbul.
Close to lots of shopping, restaurants and easy to get around.
Staff were very helpful with all of our questions
We would stay there again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Megan

The hotel is perfectly located amidst a vibrant area and is extremely easy to navigate to other parts of Istanbul. The staff was gracious and incredibly helpful! I loved everything about my room, it was well designed and very comfortable.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2025

Sahar

Such a nice little hotel in a very central part of the city - historical sights, shopping, resurgent, and more surround this area.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Brett

GREAT LOCATION , FRIENDLY STAFF AND GOOD COFFEE AT FRONT HOTEL

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2025

Maximilian

Staff are fantastic, location is excellent. Room 204 overlooks an office building, that’s the only issue. Travellers in Istanbul need to watch for taxi scams too.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2025

AMY

Charming Boutique Stay, But Not Luxury

We stayed in the Deluxe Suite at World House Boutique Hotel Galata. The room was clean, cute, and very spacious, though the online photos make it look more luxurious than it really is. When we arrived it was quite warm, but the air conditioning cooled it down quickly.

The balcony was disappointing: it’s small and faces directly into an office building with people working late, so we had to keep the curtains closed. Instead of the city/garden view suggested, it overlooked the coffee shop below and the building’s stairs.

The shower was nice, though the showerhead could have been cleaner. No robes were provided — not necessarily expected for a 3-star, but would have been a nice touch.

The biggest plus is the location: right on a lively shopping street with restaurants nearby. Overall, a decent value for the price, but definitely more “charming boutique” than luxury.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Anita

Staff were amazing and so helpful. Rooms were good and right size. The coffee shop downstairs is cute and you get 50% discount.
Very good location that I used when remote working and sightseeing.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025

Jennifer

I only stayed for one night, but wished it was longer. Absolutely loved this hotel and its staff. Very friendly and helpful. Beautiful room, comfortable bed, cutest little coffee shop... highly recommend.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2025

David

Excellent staff, fantastic location, comfortable room

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Saeed

Amazing place to stay

One of the best vacations I’ve had. Friendly staff and amazing place to stay near to Galataport. Special thanks to the hotel staff especially Erkan for his marvelous hospitality as we really enjoyed our trip

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2025

Igor

Everything fine

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2025

robert

Perfect Boutique Hotel

Very nice hotel with stellar staff. The room was fantastic. Definitely all stars.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2025

Ian

An excellent find

A great find and very comfortable room.
The staff are brilliant and couldn't do enough for us.
The hotel is in an excellent location just around the corner from Galata Tower, so perfect for exploring Istanbul.
World House comes strongly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2025

ANNETTE LUCY

Beautiful hotel with kind staff and excellent location. Consider keeping your luggage on the light side because it doesn’t have an elevator.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Ben

Best place to stay in Galata!

The hotel staff are amazing! Great room with a comfortable bed, cute coffee shop in the front and absolutely wonderful location near everything Galata has to offer. Stay here!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2025

Tooba

This was a great stay for us. We enjoyed our time here, especially with the great service and spectacular views we got. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2025

Jane

This was our second stay at World House Boutique Galata and we were thrilled with the service and our stay. Ismael made sure that we had everything needed and assisted with several reservations and great suggestions for dining. I would not hesitate to stay here again!

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2025

Ellie

We loved the room and the balcony with an amazing view of Galata Tower. The cafe downstairs was great. The staff of the hotel could not have been more wonderful. Highly recommended!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2025

Dana

Cute Botique Hotel in the Heart of Galata

Cute boutique hotel right in the heart of Galata. The room was comfortable and bright. The staff was amazing and gave us some great recommendations. There were so many thoughtful touches including Christmas cookies. Would definitely stay there again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2024

Sulaiman

Good staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Juliette

Wonderful

Ismail was so helpful! The property is well located, and the room was really lovely. A great stay!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2024

Basel

Great stay at the heart of Galata Tower area. Highly recommended

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Sue

This was our second time staying at the world boutique in Istanbul. It’s such a great location with shopping and restaurants in the Galata Towers. The hotel staff is amazing. We would definitely stay here again. We love the boutique hotel. It’s not just your average hotel they have a great little coffee shop with yummy bakery items

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2024

Curt

Nice location (especially if you want a 5:15 wake

Great location. Very friendly staff. This is a VERY small hotel. Only real issue, which is outside the hotel’s control, is that it is right next to a mosque, which blares the morning call to prayer over loudspeakers at sunrise every day, which was 5:12am when we visited. It goes on for a long time and is impossible to sleep through. Beware if you don’t plan to get up at that time.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2024

Sophie

Tastefully decorated well located hotel with really friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is smack and in the middle of Galata area with easy access to shops, restaurants and transport links. The staff are super helpful and kind and the rooms are comfortable, stylish and clean as well as being exceptional value for money. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a good value boutique option in a lively area. To note - as it’s well located in a busy area the streets were a little noisy at night esp on Fri and Saturday and it’s also located next door to a mosque but I love to hear the call to prayer so this didn’t bother me.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

Kate

A great hotel with a real atmosphere in the heart of Galway’s. It’s up a fairly steep hill to walk from the tram but the location is great

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2024

Amanda

My stay couldn’t have been better - warmly welcomed, impeccable room with great design, AC worked great, very helpful staff, comfortable bed. Excellent location on narrow shopping street with restaurants and very close to Galeta Tower. Easy walk to other side of the River to the Grand Bazaar and all the other large attractions. Would definitely stay there again!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2024

Jennifer

Charming small hotel in central location. We had a deluxe room on the 4th floor (401) with ‘partial sea view’ and balcony. The room was small, the balcony was nice but there is no sea view. It’s also important to call out that there is no elevator so we had to climb 79 steps up and down each time we left the room. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. We would recommend the hotel but suggest requesting a room on a lower floor if you have any health or other concerns related to the stairs and skip the partial sea view room option.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2024

Ibrahim

Excellent hotel, very friendly staff I would highly recommend. Many thanks to Erkan especially

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jul 2024

Misty

This boutique hotel is located in the bustling, vibrant Galata area. The room was perfect for my husband, myself, and my teenaged daughter, with a separate sitting area with twin bed for her. The room was mostly quiet except for call to prayer, which does happen in the middle of the night but didn’t really bother us. Also one night there was a party in the building across from us which was loud. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. They organized travel from the airport and laundry service both of which were reasonably priced. The only problem is that the air conditioning units didn’t work well and it was incredibly hot in Istanbul when we were there. Also the coffe shop downstairs had limited options for breakfast. All in all it was a good hotel for a good price.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2024

LALE

Erkan Bey was very friendly and helpful welcoming us to Istanbul. Murat Bey helped us with recommendations and transportation around the city. Overall their hospitality is above and beyond and a great example of Turkish hospitality.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2024

Sanjeev

You cannot beat this location in the middle of Gelata. Walk about 7-8 mins to the tram station to connect to the main areas as well. Sultanahmet is 4 stops away and iskitlal street is 5 mins from the hotel too.
However, the property has no lift and the rooms are a bit cramped and infrastructure is old and needs to be done up for sure.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2024

SARA

Good hotel

Great location, nice hotel & coffee shop. Rooms are quite small & no elevators.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2024

Beth

Nice small hotel near the Galata tower. Room pluses: good air conditioning, clean, comfortable bed. Minuses: no storage, very small and a very loud call to prayer at 5:30 in the morning.

The neighborhood was great; close to everything, we felt very safe and found terrific eating options close by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2024

David

Beautiful!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2024

Lucy

The staff was amazing, friendly, attentive, helpful. They were easy to communicate with before and during our stay. They helped us arrange transportation and a tour guide which were excellent. They answered our questions and helped us feel home in a new city. The rooms were clean and spacious. We had a lovely stay and would definitely stay here again in the future.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Angel

This is a great hotel in a great location. A few mins walk away from Galata tower and istiklal ave. Staffs were very nice and accommodating. Room was nice and clean. Highly recommend this boutique hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2024

Tiffany

Amazing hospitality!

This is a very lovely boutique hotel with attached coffee shop. The rooms are modern, well decorated, and comfortable, but the best aspect is the service from the team. They go above and beyond to help you during your stay, and it's so nice returning to their welcoming faces and a cozy but busy coffee shop. Feels much more like a neighborhood experience than other hotels.
Excellent location for walking around, lots of restaurants and bars, and we even had a leisurely walk back from the Old City.
We were 2 friends traveling, but I would return as a solo female traveler too. The coffee shop stays open late and feels safe and welcoming to come back to + the hotel staff

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2023

Gurprem

It was great stay- best location, great coffee shop downstairs, walkable location, clean, great host Chad. I wish they had TV in rooms and some wine in mini bars in the room.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2023

melisa

The staff and receptionist were great!!! And the coffe!!!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2023

Amber

I had a fantastic stay at the World House Boutique Hotel and would highly recommend. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Also, you can not beat the location! I am already scheming on when I can return to Istanbul and will plan on staying here again.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2023

Carlos

The staff was great! From the check-in process to checkout! Felt at home. FIRAT, ANT, ISMAIL went above and beyond. We walked throughout the city and came to conclusion that this is the best location. Very walkable to most attractions.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Cheryl

Customer service was fantastic!!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2023

Lynnette

A great staff and location

All the staff was incredibly helpful. They are very conveniently located to shops and dining. They do not offer food, but that can be found steps away. They are in an incredible location, close to the Galata Tower. We loved the restaurant right across the street from the tower. You will feel very welcome if you chose to stay at this hotel. We had a two bedroom, one bathroom suite. For a family or friends, it was perfect.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Unique Hotel

This is a unique hotel. We stayed in the room at the top with the terrace and the views over Istanbul and the Galata Tower were awesome. The hotel has a family feel and the staff were so welcoming and obliging. We really couldn't fault them at all. Thank you!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2023

Holly

The staff was so helpful. Convenient coffee shop in lobby. Very walkable area!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2023

Jorge

Super servicio especialmente Cagatay y todos los que atienden el hotel!
Muchas gracias por tan bonita hospitabilidad!
Los cuartos super diseño y mucho espacio
Lo mejor la oración de la mesquita a un lado

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2023

natalia

Amazing service and location is 👌

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Sep 2023

ben

I recommend this hotel as a place to stay in Istanbul. The location is perfect in the heart of Galata with views of the Galata Tower. The staff were fantastic and so hospitable. They were incredibly helpful, offered great recommendations, and couldn't do enough for us. The room was clean and had everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2023

Jessica

A beautiful hotel in a fantastic location! Step out to a busy shopping street, restaurants and easy access to public transport! The staff are lovely and welcoming!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2023

Verified traveler

Great hotel in fantastic location

Great boutique hotel. Nice location on a bustling street, very calm inside. Easy walking access to everything. Would be difficult if you require a lift as there is not one. But it is a beautiful oasis in the Center of Istanbul. All of the staff are fantastic! Highly recommend this hotel.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2023

Christopher

Had a great stay here for my first ever visit to Istanbul. The property is beautifully designed. The area is bustling with lots of shops, street food, and bars. Walkable access to the Grand Bazaar and Taksim square (if you don’t mind getting a few steps in). The coffee shop on the first floor is amazing. The biggest highlight is the staff. They were exceedingly helpful, and assisted us in getting our luggage, which was lost in transit by the airline. 10/10 recommend staying here.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2023

Charley

The second we entered the hotel we felt home. From front desk to housekeeping everyone were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect for us.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Miho

The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Our room was small but clean. Although the room was facing on the busy street, the windows were really good we couldn’t hear a thing.
If I had a chance to go again I would happily stay there again. Highly recommend

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2023

Nick

Neat hotel with friendly service

We had a short 5 day break and WHBH was ideally situated. Very helpful staff and a great place to stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Thomas

World House Boutique Hotel is a gem of a hotel in Istanbul! We were greeted with our favorite coffee drinks when we arrived by the excellent staff. The location is centrally located to many activities, restaurants, bars and shopping. The rooms are top notch and the staff does everything possible to ensure your stay goes smoothly. Thank you to everyone at WBH for making our visit to such a wonderful city a great one!

Leisure Family