Ecole St. Pierre Hotel

The Ecole St. Pierre Hotel is an exceptional hotel with first-class service. I have stayed at many luxury hotels around the world and can rank the St. Pierre among my favorite stays. After a warm welcome at reception, I was shown my room and told that I had been upgraded to their Terrace Suite with a big balcony and a stunning view of Galata Tower. I was especially shocked at this unexpected treat as I had booked my room with a discount on Booking. Thanks to the team, I have great memories of enjoying the beautiful view of the tower during the day with an iced coffee and later in the evening with some baklava. The room itself was stylish, comfortable, and beautiful. I noticed that the cleaning staff were top-notch in their attention to details and also provided many complimentary water refills, which I appreciated on this hot weekend. I was concerned that the location of the hotel so close to Galata Tower might prove overly crowded, but it instead offered a calm oasis while also being in a central location. Enjoying the delicious turkish breakfast in the courtyard was another highlight. The food was delicious and the waitstaff very kind, especially Göksu. The tiramisu provided as a welcome gift in the room also deserves a mention as it was super tasty. The staff was super competent and friendly all around. It was almost hard to leave the hotel to explore Istanbul. I hope to return soon! As I am a light sleeper, I was prepared for some noise from the street which was occasional and easily solved with earplugs / AirPods. I also recommended to the hotel staff that some additional room-darkening would be beneficial since light comes in the top of the curtains from the lit courtyard. This was also easily solveable with an eyemask, but would be even better with some additional curtain or shutters.

This is such a rare gem in Istanbul. The place is small yet comfortable and perfect for our stay. We have been in a few hotels in Istanbul and none can compare to this hotel. The location of the hotel is right next to Galata Tower which is perfect to beat the crowds to access great views and photo shots early morning/ late evening. The staffs and their services were excellent to the next level. They were friendly, extremely attentive to details and put their best effort to make your stay comfortable. Their hospitality deserves a huge compliment and appreciation and that was the best part of staying at Ecole St. Pierre hotel. Nothing we did not like about this property. It is a perfect hidden gem hotel in Istanbul. Just a note that the hotel is on a slope up to Galata Tower so if you plan to walk, you will have a small climb to reach the hotel. The walk is although very pleasant with small local shops/ boutiques that you can stop by along the way.

Good location, walking distance to Galata tower and tram stops that go directly to the Old city. Staff were kind and very helpful. Good recommendations for restaurants and hamam. Good breakfasts in the courtyard. Our young children were treated very well. Sound insulation from outside could be better

Location was central without being in the middle of the crowded old town. The staff were excellent and went out of their way to ensure we had all that we needed for our stay. Some excellent restaurant recommendations.

It is elegant, with good taste, nothing overdone, just a perfect balance of history and modernity. The property is quiet and peaceful, very well located. Service was impeccable. Nothing.

je détestais le quartier beaucoup trop touristique! le service et même pas de buffet petit déjeuner avec un prix pareil!

Location is excellant & our room had a big balcony so we could sit outside & see the Galata Tower, not far from the hotel.

Cleaniness, location, staff Some mix ups regarding the breakfast menu

Amazing place in a busy district, but very quiet! Clean, elegant while with an old history. Food was the best!!!! Amazing service. Comfortable beds, good shower, nice view from the balcony.

A truly exceptional boutique hotel, perfectly situated in the heart of the Galata Tower district. The location couldn’t be better—everything we wanted to explore was just a short walk away. The property itself was spotless and incredibly comfortable, with thoughtful touches like turn-down service and little treats that made our stay feel special. Breakfast each morning was outstanding, and the hospitality we received was among the best we've ever experienced. The staff consistently went above and beyond to ensure our stay was flawless. I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Bedirhan, Elsin, and especially Goksu—whose warm and attentive service made each morning feel extra special. He is a truly kind and caring young man. From arrival to departure, we were made to feel genuinely welcome. An unforgettable stay—we’ll definitely be back. We encountered a minor issue during our stay, but the staff resolved it promptly and professionally. Once again, every aspect of our experience exceeded expectations.

A recepção foi muito, muito gentil. O motorista teve dificuldade para acessar a rua do hotel, entramos em contato por telefone e prontamente conversaram com o taxista dando a melhor direção. Chegamos muito tarde e fomos recebidos com frutas e queijos, o que foi muito bem vindo. Yunus nos recebeu muito bem, foi muito atencioso e gentil, nos apresentou a acomodação e nos deu as orientações básicas. As instalações corresponderam às fotos. Cama confortável, chuveiro bom, quarto espaçoso, bem iluminado (luz artificial e natural), pé direito alto e bem ventilado. Espaço para malas, espelho de corpo, armário, mesa de apoio. Sentimos falta de cabideiro extra para pendurar bolsas e roupas em uso. Mas isso foi apenas um detalhe. Café da manhã com boas opções. Tomamos café no quarto, o que foi ótimo. Mas café e ovos chegaram um pouco frios nos dois dias. Nada absurdo, mas café bem quentinho sempre mais gostoso. Localização excelente. Fácil acesso caminhando à restaurantes e outras atrações. Caminhada possível e tranquila até o tram. Equipe muito cuidadosa e gentil. Fomos avisados que teriam um casamento. Na noite anterior escutamos um pouco de barulho, mas nada absurdo e por período curto de tempo. O casamento ocorreu durante a tarde e começo de noite. E a música e o barulho foram bem tranquilos. Tudo funcionou muito bem. Recomendamos e voltaríamos. Em alguns momentos, o banheiro apresentou um cheiro desagradável, mas não constante, e nada que tenha comprometido a experiência. Recomendamos muito o hotel e elogiamos equipe.

Beautiful hotel! Everything is perfect. Perfect location, in the middle of the city but in the same time on a more quiet street. We walked to all the major highlights of the city. Perfect breakfast, a combination of a turkish breakfast with homemade granola and fresh fruit. Perfect, clean and wellmaintained room. But the most perfect about Ecole St Pierre is the staff of the hotel: extremely friendly, a lot of personal attention, they took care of everything and more. They made us feel more than welcome! Nothing!