Galataport Istanbul
515 reviews
January 10
Galataport in Istanbul is a modern, multifunctional complex that blends historical heritage, cultural spaces, and contemporary amenities. Located on the European side of the Bosphorus in the Karaköy district, it stands as one of Turkey's largest urban regeneration projects.
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Key Features of Galataport:
1. Architecture and Design
Combines restored historical buildings with sleek, modern architecture.
The cruise terminal is an innovative underground facility, freeing up the waterfront for pedestrian access and creating a seamless connection to the city.
2. Dining and Shopping
Offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars, catering to diverse tastes with local and international cuisine.
Features high-end boutiques, local artisan shops, and global brands, making it a premier shopping destination.
3. Cultural and Historical Value
Hosts museums like the Istanbul Modern Art Museum and the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University’s Painting and Sculpture Museum.
The project preserves the rich history of the Karaköy area while giving it a modern twist.
4. Vibrant Social Hub
Regularly hosts events, exhibitions, and live performances.
The open waterfront promenade offers stunning views of the Bosphorus and is a perfect spot for leisure activities.
5. Accessibility and Location
Centrally located, Galataport connects key neighborhoods like Taksim, Beyoğlu, and the Old City.
Easy to reach via public transportation or on foot, making it a convenient destination for locals and tourists alike.
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December 10, 2024
I visited the Galataport and loved it. So many facilities near museums restaurants and hotels. Anyone can take a ferry and take a boat tour by the Bosphorus.I stayed in Nidya Hotel which is great
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December 23, 2024
Excellent location, variety of stores and eateries, lovely sea view, serene atmosphere makes this shopping facility one of the best in Istanbul in my opinion. Enjoying it to the full each time I get there!
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May 11
excellent place for a walk and chill and shopping!
January 21
Vey nice place for walking and for shopping, many restorans.
February 4
Amazing view of Topkapı Palace
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December 27, 2024
Needs a little architect touch
September 28, 2024
Crowded overpriced and posh
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November 3, 2024
Awesome
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January 3
Very modern, huge location. It's beautiful, the shops are branded, very expensive))). There are many cafes and restaurants for every budget. I really liked the mini museum of coffee and coffee machines. There are interesting Hand-made shops in the same building. It is very pleasant to wander along the embankment, everything is decorated, pleasing to the eye. I advise you to visit more than once. There were incredibly beautiful Christmas trees for the New Year, the atmosphere was super
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May 15
A great place to relax, eat and socialize in the center of Istanbul on the shores of the Bosphorus.
A modern look at the creation of a shopping and entertainment space in beautiful historical locations.
There are many cafes and various restaurants, a modern art center and shops with appliances, clothes, jewelry and souvenirs.
Stunning views of the Bosphorus, Istanbul neighborhoods and surroundings.
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April 26
A very modern and beautiful promenade with stunning views of the Bosphorus. Everything is done stylishly and comfortably: there are many cafes, restaurants, shops, while there is no feeling of a crowd, you can safely walk and enjoy the atmosphere. Very clean, well maintained, have a good time. A great place for a walk, dinner or just relaxing by the water. A real European corner in Istanbul! I strongly advise everyone to visit.
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March 19
Galataport is a great place to walk. There are many cafes and restaurants, shops and 2 museums (modern art and art). It is worth visiting both museums. The view of the Bosphorus and the old town, which opens from the Galata Port embankment, is also impressive. This place was inaccessible for many years due to reconstruction. But now you can fully enjoy it.
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January 8
An interesting location for walking. Such a relaxation from the gorgeous views of the Bosphorus. You can take great photos, visit the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (Museum of Modern Art), as well as incomparable cafes and restaurants. One confectionery Hafiz Mustafa 1864 is worth a lot. I recommend to visit there!
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January 7
Современная локация. Место для прогулки, памятных фото. Много кафе , магазинов, различные арт объекты.. можно пройтись с кофе, а можно устроить пробежку кто бегает )
В целом очень приятное место с шикарными видами.. вечером тут очень атмосферные виды Стамбула.
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December 7, 2024
Galataport
a multifunctional complex in Istanbul, stretching along the Bosphorus from the Karakey marina.
On the territory there are:
• Cruise ship terminal;
• shops of famous international and Turkish brands;
• cafes and restaurants with panoramic terraces;
• observation decks;
• art spaces;
• Historical monuments.
You can get to Galataport, for example, from the Tophane tram stop ("Tophane").
From the Asian part of the city, it will be most convenient to take a ferry to Kabatash pier, and then walk.
Admission is free.
There is a security check.
It is open from 10 to 22 o'clock.
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March 11
A great modern place for walking and shopping. The shops are good , big , few people , clean , beautiful . The embankment is well maintained, cafes and restaurants are everywhere. Nice place in Istanbul, in contrast to the old part of the city in general 10/10
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May 18
A space along the Bosphorus embankment with restaurants and branded shops. The entrance is through security with an inspection of bags on a ribbon and a frame. Like an adult. It's clean and beautiful. The cruise ships are huge. The Istanbul Modern Museum of Modern Art is located on the territory, I did not enter it, next time. The area is up to the Peninsula, then the exit from the embankment to the usual street through the shops.
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May 9
We really enjoyed walking along the embankment in this place.
Magnificent views, a very convenient and wide embankment, cafes for every taste and shops.
A cool solution for people.
Thanks to the designers, planners and builders.
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March 23
One of the most favorite places in Istanbul, where you can relax body and soul.
A modern space for a great vacation.
Free modern toilets (which is important in Istanbul).
Restaurants for every budget.
Lots of shops.
When we are in Istanbul, we are here every day.
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May 24
In my opinion, this is an ideal place for an evening rest.
Closed territory without cars, security, lots of restaurants, pharmacy, supermarket, currency exchange.
Right on the shore of the Bosphorus.
It's very beautiful in the evening. Children can run, buy ice cream, take pictures. Adults can sit on the terraces and enjoy any blacksmith in the world.
Someone writes that it's a tourist destination, so let it be.
Long promenade for walking, crazy view of all the sights.
Book restaurants in advance, otherwise you will have to wait for seats. There is a caring service everywhere. Everyone is kind and attentive.
For me, this is the best place to spend the evening in Istanbul.
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December 16, 2024
A very pleasant place. Take a walk, watch, have a snack of something delicious in numerous cafes. The most modern and beautiful promenade, and nearby the ancient narrow streets of ancient Istanbul with its own flavor… Predest.
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January 10
I definitely recommend it for a visit. A cool shopping area with a large number of chain cafes and restaurants, cultural and tourist facilities. The prices are accordingly not childish, but in Istanbul everything is not cheap for farangs))
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May 19
Probably the best cruise port I've ever been to. Good infrastructure: lots of shops, cafes, restaurants. Clean, nice. It's just a great place.
A 15-minute walk to Galata Tower, the same distance to the bridge over the Bosphorus
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March 18
We lived nearby, not far from Taksim Square, so it was convenient for us to walk to this place. There are a lot of shops there, I was interested in Zara, it seems to have several floors, but the collection is small. There are many cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops on site.
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May 1
It's a very beautiful place, stylish, atmospheric, you can sit for hours and admire the sea, the port, the ships. There are many different cafes where you can have a great lunch) I recommend you to visit
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September 22, 2024
One of the most modern and dynamically developing attractions in Istanbul. It is a huge berth for cruise liners and local ferries with magnificent views of the Bosphorus. There are a huge number of restaurants, cafes and shops located in renovated buildings of former warehouses and in new buildings. All this is complemented by the Museum of Modern Art and the Art Museum. Do not be surprised, but when you enter the territory of the port, you will definitely be searched.
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January 10
Beautiful and modern complex, lots of good restaurants and branded shops. Very beautifully decorated and well maintained territory. I recommend walking and escort time.
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April 20
In Istanbul, this place is a must-visit, because it's great here!!!! There are not as many tourists here as in other places of interest. And the view is fantastic. The camera is not transmitting… I recommend it!
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September 8, 2024
A new place in Istanbul! The pride of Erdogan! And it's true, a super place for walking, the port of the largest cruise liners! The Museum of Modern Art, one of the best in the world today! Lots of boutiques and restaurants, a wonderful walking area along the sea! A must-visit!
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December 24, 2024
Good location, lots of restaurants, beautiful views.there is also a pastry shop with delicious desserts. The entrance to the embankment is through the turnstiles.
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January 12
After renovation, this is one of the most beautiful and stylish modern places in Istanbul on the strait. I recommend it for walking and shopping.
Well, separately, beautiful views of the liners
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April 13
I really liked it, modern, dynamic, all in one place and shops and attractions. Nasretiye Mosque is very beautiful. Lots of restaurants.
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August 11, 2024
A new modern space!
A recreation center for locals and tourists.
We went by liner from the port - this huge underground space is impressive! It doesn't feel that big from the street
Brand stores are interesting, with self-payment instead of a cashier - it's so unusual rather. Payment is only in local currency, it is not convenient for us to have to change in the exchanger, the support of the local currency is of course great for themselves.
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September 11, 2024
It's a great place! Great location with lots of restaurants and shops where you can walk and shop) There are even BEYMEN with premium brands. Within walking distance of the most advertised confectionery in Istanbul - Karakoy Güllüoğlu
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January 18
A well-built, fashionable, delicious place. It's nice to go for a walk, go to the museum, go shopping and eat. Cafes for every taste
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May 26
I love Galataport!
It's beautiful, there are many good restaurants and shops. I recommend setting aside at least half a day for it.
If you're lucky, you'll see a moored cruise ship - it's an incredible sight!
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July 3, 2024
A must-visit. A modern space in close proximity to the historical sites of the city. The promenade, modern shops, a huge selection of restaurants with different cuisines. There is a museum of modern art at the entrance.
Passage to Galataport through the framework .
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April 3
A great place to go out with friends. You will get an aesthetic pleasure admiring the strait and the passing boats.... Romance....
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September 3, 2024
A super cool space for walking, eating, shopping. There are many cafes and restaurants for every taste, shops. Galataport has its own website where you can see a list of everything that is there.
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May 21
A great place for walking and shopping. There are many cafes and restaurants. Excellent views of the Bosphorus and the city. I recommend you to visit!
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April 29
An atmospheric place in Istanbul. The port and bridges where tourists walk and locals fish. I advise everyone to visit if you get to this wonderful city.
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January 3
The view from Galataport is very beautiful, there are cozy places to eat, shops and entertainment!! It's beautiful to look at cruise boats.
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April 28, 2024
A very beautiful place!
Stunning view of the Bosphorus!
There is a large territory, there are both branded shops and various establishments: coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and even a mosque and a museum.
It can take half a day walking around the whole area and shopping.
There is a tram line on both sides of the port in 5 minutes.
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January 20
A very beautiful place, boutiques, restaurants on the embankment overlooking the Bosphorus, delicious food, coffee and Turkish sweets.
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January 23, 2024
An interesting shopping center, but little is suitable for shopping in cold and rainy weather. A beautiful promenade with large ships and views from the upper floors, although there are very few of them. There are all brands of clothing known to a person from Moscow and a couple of Turkish discoveries. It is very sad that we did not find the Uniclo brand in Istanbul((. But there are good local analogues, which, by the way, are represented in this shopping center. A clean and tidy shopping center with the opportunity to sit by the embankment in the open air or inside a variety of cafes. Among the sights are seagulls, with which you can take pictures by buying bread in any institution, and of course fish, which also swim on bread that gets into the water.
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March 14
Shopping on the embankment. A wonderful space where everyone will find something to do for their soul and wallet. At the same time, there is a pier for cruise ships.
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April 12
Modern location, close to public transport. The Museum of Modern Art is nearby. Lots of shops and cafes
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May 25, 2024
Modern gastro-cultural space.
Clean, safe and very tasty.
Shops, cafes and restaurants, parking.
Excellent view of the embankment.
Early morning is great for jogging, evening for the promenade and shopping.
I recommend
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February 14, 2024
I was thrilled with my experience with Galaport in Istanbul! It was an unforgettable journey, from the convenient transfer from the airport to the first-class service at the hotel. I liked the location of the hotel, the proximity to the main attractions and the beautiful view of the city. The staff was very friendly and attentive, always ready to help with any questions or queries. I was very satisfied with my stay at Galaport and would like to come back again!
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