Galata Hostel
Galata hostel is named after the Galata tower. This is a monumental structure on the Istanbul skyline and loved by many people. Whether you are a resident or a tourist, you will love the Galata tower.
Istanbul and Galata Tower
One of the most important cities in the world for about 16 centuries, Istanbul was ruled under the domination of many different civilizations. Dozens of historical artifacts in the city, which bears the traces of all the civilizations it has hosted on its lands, have turned Istanbul into a museum in itself. The places to visit in Istanbul, where you can encounter a different beauty in each district, are too many to count. Many natural and historical destinations, especially palaces, mosques, museums, parks and gardens, are among the must-see places. You can get most of the touristic sites very easily from Galata hostel.
Galata Tower was built by the Genoese as a part of the Galata walls during the Byzantine Empire period, in the middle of the fourteenth century, when the Galata district was a Genoese colony. After being used as a dungeon for a while during the Ottoman period, it was turned into a fire watchtower. You can easily find hotels near the area by searching hotels near me online.
The tower, which was destroyed from time to time by earthquakes and fires, underwent several renovations during the Ottoman period. The tower, which was in a very dilapidated condition by the 1960s, was restored by the Istanbul Municipality and opened to visitors. Galata istanbul hotel got very busy after the restorations.
How can you Get to the Galata Tower
Artifacts reflecting all periods of Istanbul, which has been the scene of settlement since prehistoric times and which was the capital of three great empires for about sixteen centuries, are exhibited in the Galata Tower museum. Galata hostel is named after this museum.
You can reach Galata Mevlevihanesi, the first Mevlevi Lodge of Istanbul and the most important Ottoman monument in Beyoğlu, within walking distance. In addition, Tarık Tunaya Cultural Center is open to visitors free of charge when you go up Istiklal Street from the Tower. You can get more information from the Galata hostel staff.
The Legend Of The Galata Tower
When Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi goes here to realize his dream of flying, Galata Tower whispers his love for Maiden’s Tower in his ear and gives him the courage. Taking the wind blowing from Istanbul behind him, Hezarfen flies to the Maiden’s Tower.
Realizing that her love is not platonic, Maiden’s Tower explodes with joy. These two lovers’ deep feelings for each other helped them to challenge the centuries and created the most beautiful view of Istanbul. This deep story is one of the most exciting reasons to visit the Galata tower. And you can stay at the Galata hostel to stay in theme too.
Topkapi Palace
Located in Sarayburnu in the Fatih district, Topkapı Palace was built after the conquest of Istanbul and served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. There were also intrigues and sad times in the palace, which witnessed the glorious history of the Ottoman Period. Topkapi Palace, which was turned into a museum on April 3, 1924, is also the first museum of the Republic of Turkey. It is not very far from the galata antique hotel.
When you go to visit the museum, you can see the Harem section, the Cardigan-ı Saadet Office, the Privy Room, Babü’s Saade and the Garden of the Mansions. You should also visit the Istanbul Library, which houses the portraits, clothes and weapons of the sultans. You can visit the palace between 10:00 and 17:30 on weekdays, and between 10:30 and 17:30 on weekends, except Tuesdays. It is not very far from the Galata hostel.
Sultanahmet Square
Sultanahmet Square is the starting point of touristic tours in Istanbul. At the same time, touristic Sultanahmet hotels like the Galata hostel are located around this square. The square, which was used as a hippodrome during the years when the Roman Empire ruled the region, was also a hippodrome when it was under the rule of the Byzantine Empire. That’s why it was known as the Horse Square.
In those days, the local people always gathered in this square and had fun. Obelisks, the remains of which can still be seen today, such as the Obelisk, the Serpent Column and the Knitted Obelisk were used to divide the hippodrome into two. Nowadays, they are among the most important elements of the photographs taken in Sultanahmet Square. Most companies are using these photos for hotel booking ads.
The square got its current name after the Blue Mosque, which is one of the first mosques that comes to mind when talking about places to visit in Istanbul, was built in 1616. After seeing the square, you should definitely visit the mosque. It is near the galata 2 hotel.
After the mosque, you should continue your tour with places to visit such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, İbrahim Pasha Palace, German Fountain and Hagia Irene Church. Of course, you should also taste the famous Sultanahmet meatballs here, no hotel food is going to taste like these amazing meatballs.