Cheers Porthouse – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul

Housed in an Art-Nouveau building in Beyoğlu, Cheers Porthouse has rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. All air-conditioned rooms come with free WiFi, and some rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Recently renovated rooms offer fresh interiors, and some family suites can accommodate 3 adults or two adults with children.

The hotel is a 2-minute walk from Karakoy Ferry Terminal and the Galata Bridge. Guests can reach Galata Tower on foot in 3 minutes, and Sultanahmet Square and the Istanbul Modern Museum are within walking distance. The surrounding Karaköy area is filled with cafés, bars, and restaurants serving local baklava and gastro-pub food, plus a fish market and fish döner kebab near the port.

A ground-floor bar transforms into a lively venue with a DJ on weekends, playing electronic music until late at night. The bar offers a good selection of cocktails and wines in a loft-style setting with muted colors. Guests who want quiet should request top-floor rooms, as music from the bar can be heard on lower floors.

The hotel provides paid airport drop-off and pick-up via a shuttle service, plus car hire arrangements at the front desk. Daily housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing service are available upon request. Guests can join a tour or class about local culture organized by the staff, and the 24-hour security includes CCTV in common areas and smoke alarms.

Location: 2-minute walk to Karakoy Ferry Terminal and Galata Bridge

Rooms: Recently renovated family suites and deluxe double rooms

Dining: Free round-the-clock tea and coffee, shared kitchen

Entertainment: Ground-floor bar with DJ nights and cocktails

Services: Airport shuttle to Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport