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.

Lovely property with amazing stuff. Hassan and his team in the restaurant/kitchen did everything possible to make our stay memorable. The team at the front desk/reception was extremely helpful and ensured to celebrate my birthday with a number of surprises. Thank you!

Price is on the higher end considering the limited facilities (no additional facilities at all!).

We received 5-star service during our entire stay. Anna and Gokbek at the front desk were very helpful and attentive to our needs and questions. Hakan at the breakfast service was also attentive and delightful to talk to. The suite we stayed in was so comfortable that it felt like home. The housekeeping of the room was impeccable. The onsite restaurant provided delicious breakfast options. The hotel was perfectly located close to the Galata Tower and many shops and restaurants. On our arrival night, we were welcomed with a cheese and fruit plate and wine in our room. This was such a treat after a long haul flight. Also, on a separate night, they surprised us with a birthday cake and Prosecco in our room. Funny thing is we didn’t mention we were there for my wife’s birthday. That was such a nice touch. :)

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.

Only one thing. This is personal taste... Cold mineral water.... our mini fridge was making things warm. However one night we were given a bucket of ice and two mineral bottles on the house... good hotel even in the details. Top response to the issue the front desk should be commended.

Where to start… the hotel is just a gem. The room was perfect - and thank you to the hotel Management for the complimentary upgrade to a suite for our anniversary - a room with a view and a lovely common area where a cake and champagne greeted us on day 1. The service was amazing - Berk and Younis were attentive and helpful as we planned our days and evenings. We felt part of the Ecole family and incredibly safe. The location was great, right next to Galata tower, with easy access to everything, but tucked away on a quiet side street, removed from the crowd. Every morning started with Hakan and a delightful selection of Turkish breakfast items and tea. (And we won’t forget our friend Norm the cat).

Absolutely nothing.

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.

Everything was great

We loved the warm and kind service of all the staff - reception was always asking if we needed something. The welcome treat was also a very nice touch. Room was a suite and spacious and comfortable. The restaurant was also excellent. Breakfast was superb and service from Hakan was also an extra treat. When we had a long day of walking and ate dinner at the restaurant, we were not disappointed. Location is not in old town but somewhat central for such a big city, with many places walkable albeit hilly.

Though no fault of theirs, the streets in the area are very narrow. Just something to keep in mind when booking cars. Our large airport pick up struggled a bit.

Excellent conversion of an old school, very comfortable restaurant with indoor and outdoor spaces. Room (Galata Suite) was huge, comfortable and very well designed and equipped. Great position 100m from Galata Tower and at the bustling heart of Istanbul. Easy distance to everywhere (some steep climbs!). Staff are brilliant- courteous, engaging and very helpful.

Our room faced the street, which is uninteresting and occasionally noisy, but this did not trouble us at all - cities are like that. We visited other tourists hotels - Pera, Peninsula - and knew we’d made the right choice!

There are 5 star hotels and lovely family feeling hotels but rarely do you get both in the one hit. The Ecole St. Pierre hotel is the exception. A top shelf hotel with warm attentive staff that greet us with genuine care from the moment we arrived until we sadly left. The staff went above & beyond to make our stay an absolute delight. Huge thanks to the wonderful Yunus & all the remaining management staff on reception. The lovely Gamse in charge of sales & a special thanks to Hakan who made our breakfasts a joy. A true stay to remember. 5 star all the way 🙏🏼🫶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

We didn’t like leaving.