Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

The staff were amazing. Helpful, kind, always going out of their way to make sure you were comfortable and well taken care of. The property is safe and secure. They surprised us with an upgrade. They surprised us with little treats in our room. They were amazing— for breakfast, Hakan was especially welcoming and kind. Always put a smile on our faces. Of course the location is super. You are near the Galata tower but on a quieter side street. There are mini shops, restaurants, and bars on the very active street nearby. It is only a short walk away from the old town. The hills may be challenging for some.

Our stay at Ecole St Pierre was exceptional. Not only is the hotel beautiful, historic and perfectly-located, but, more importantly, the team is lovely and goes above and beyond to make sure your stay is memorable. I’d like to especially thank Yunus, Bedirhan, Batuhan and Gökberk for all their help and recommendations both during our stay as well as before our arrival. Top-notch service and amazing humans. We hope to come back soon!

This boutique hotel is a true hidden gem—an absolute must-stay when visiting Istanbul! It ranks above even the most well-known five-star hotels I’ve experienced in all my years of traveling the world. The included Turkish breakfast was outstanding—so flavorful and abundant we wished we had more room just to keep enjoying it! Hakan is a phenomenal host: warm, attentive, and always one step ahead, often offering Turkish tea or coffee at the end of each meal. My mom and I felt incredibly safe and genuinely cared for throughout our stay. The front desk team was exceptionally welcoming and helpful from the moment we arrived. We were greeted with coffee, a beautifully crafted cocktail waiting in our room, a commemorative book, and handwritten notes from the staff—such a thoughtful, personal welcome. To top it off, we were upgraded from a room to a suite! The location couldn’t be better—just a two-minute walk from Galata Tower, in a safe, vibrant neighborhood. I had reached out in advance for recommendations, and they responded quickly with thoughtful, curated suggestions. As we continue our journey around Turkey, we honestly miss the concierge and front desk team at Ecole St. Pierre. There’s something truly special about coming back to a place where the people remember your name, your preferences, and go out of their way to make you feel at home. It was better than any luxury chain—elegant, warm, and unforgettable.

To be honest everything, location, walking to all main spots fast, large rooms with modern bathrooms and easy going informative staff. My wife and mother in law were most pleased. Happy wife = happy life. Its rare to find a hotel where it just works and gives you a base that blends into your stay without noticing it. Very comfortable, stylish and great staff. Cannot recommend enough. Thank you.

The hotel has a very nice design, amazing staff and very good breakfast. It is located very near Galata Tower and it's very easy to commute to other tourist sights in Istanbul. Due to a very early flight, we arrive much before our check in time and the staff was so kind to accommodate us before. That was a relief as I am pregnant and was desperate to get some sleep after an all night flight. Knowing that I was pregnant the hotel was so kind to give us a lovely teddy bear as a souvenir from our trip. We really appreciate all the efforts the hotel did to guarantee a very memorable and pleasant stay. I would definitely recommend and go back.