Cheers Porthouse

Central bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk connected to a shopping center in Istanbul

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Bar (on property)
Reception
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Mumhane Cad. Kemankes Mahallesi No:31, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425
  • Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Istanbul City Center, Cheers Porthouse is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Galata Tower and Egyptian Bazaar. Each of the 10 rooms at this bed & breakfast includes a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and an LCD TV. It's connected to a shopping center in central Istanbul and also close to Süleymaniye Mosque and Grand Bazaar.

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Station - 4 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Çorba Evi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meşhur Balık Ekmekçi Mehmet Usta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Duble Meze Bar Karakoy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SKY Karakoy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Skull & Bones - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cheers Porthouse

Central bed & breakfast with a 24-hour front desk connected to a shopping center in Istanbul
Renovated in 2025, Cheers Porthouse offers free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way, as well as limo/town car service. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect to find LCD TVs with satellite channels. Washers/dryers, refrigerators, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

Languages

English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 6 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number 20337

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Portus House
Portus House B&B
Portus House B&B Istanbul
Portus House Istanbul
Portus Istanbul
Cheers Porthouse B&B Istanbul
Cheers Porthouse B&B
Cheers Porthouse Istanbul
Cheers Porthouse Istanbul
Cheers Porthouse Bed & breakfast
Cheers Porthouse Bed & breakfast Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of Cheers Porthouse?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Istanbul City Center, just steps from Bosphorus, and within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Galataport. You'll also find Istiklal Avenue and Eminönü Square less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Cheers Porthouse?

As of Jul 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheers Porthouse on Jul 12, 2025 start from $54.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Cheers Porthouse?

No, there isn't parking available at the bed & breakfast.

Does Cheers Porthouse include a casino at the property?

No, Cheers Porthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cheers Porthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Cheers Porthouse a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like around-the-clock room service and slippers as well as concierge services.

Does Cheers Porthouse have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cheers Porthouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Cheers Porthouse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Cheers Porthouse allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cheers Porthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Cheers Porthouse?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Cheers Porthouse?

The closest major airport to Cheers Porthouse is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 26.5 mi away (63 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 24.7 mi away (46-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Cheers Porthouse?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Cheers Porthouse.

Cheers Porthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 119 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great location super convenient and close to multiple restaurants and coffee shops walkable little city and super hipster. We definitely liked this stay and the room was comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs are really friendly. They kindly offered us coffee and tea for free when we came back to the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kiwi5, New Zealand

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb location, clean and spacious rooms. Staff always friendly and polite. Lots of nice restaurants, cafes and shops nearby. Close to ferry and train station. Excellent value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

noemi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great location. Friendly staff. Decent rooms. Super comfy beds! Restrooms are shared with just two or three other rooms, and they are cleaned daily & in good condition. Breakfast is good! Heads up— there are many flights of stairs depending on where your room is, but it’s not really an issue!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, but staff were often absent so often not available to help with questions. Breakfast was nice, but started quite late and was in a rather small kitchen area. The room was nice with a large bed, but the duvet was too small for the bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Miso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Clean room, with interesting details, but with no view at all. Still, it was pleasant to stay with my wife and two small kids. Breakfast ok. Host helpful, English speaking. Bit hard to reach by car, you need to cruise couple inches away from restaurants tables and crowd, but parking lot close enough (charge 30 TL per day or better say half a day). Bunch of restaurants and cafes in the same street. Close to Galata bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Onn Ee

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good value for Central location

It is a budget accommodation with a central location. Five minutes walk to Galata, 3 minutes to tram station and just 2 minutes to a large tram station that brings you almost anywhere. The rooms and breakfast are quite basic though. Some rooms come without bathrooms so read carefully when booking. Cleanliness is moderate, provisions basic. But price and location is prime so depends on what you prioritize. We had a decently comfortable sleep, nothing to write home about other than that.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good central hotel for the small price!!thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Discreet hotel with wide beds in the very heart of Karakoy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay here! The breakfast and location is amazing, would recommend to anyone staying in Istanbul!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was full and they did allow my guest in . I went to another hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value and good location

This hostel provides a clean friendly accommodation right in the heart of Karakoy, in Istanbul. The location is full of life and is a real taste of Istanbul.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in Istanbul, close to everything without being in the middle of noise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Mendo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

sumayyah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad

Worst experience ever.. Breakfast is very boor. No room service.no phone in the room. No elevator. Location is far from every thing. the lady who works there is very rude.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Thoroughly recommended

I was very pleased with my stay at this hotel. My expectations were exceeded. The hotel's décor was very trendy, in good condition and extremely clean. My room was lovely, although it was a little bit cold despite two duvets. I was thrilled to receive free branded slippers bottled water and Turkish delights in my room on arrival. The main member of staff was extremely welcoming and friendly which was very important to me because I was travelling solo. The hotel was in an excellent location close to the Karakoy ferry terminal and not far from Galata Tower and had a convenience store directly opposite. The breakfast that I received was beautiful and really set me up for the day. The breakfast room could be used at any time of the day and had a television fridge and kettle facilities. There was also free wifi in this area – I couldn’t manage to get this to work in my room. I have no complaints whatsoever and would definitely recommend this hotel.

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Ayesha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great time in Instanbul

My friends and I stayed here for 5 days while visiting Instanbul. We were looking for somewhere nice, good location, and affordable. Portus House met all our expectations! The staff was super helpful in helping with planning our activities and answering all the questions we had. We got the family connecting room which slept 5. There was 4 of us so it was perfect. We had a private bathroom and shower. There was free breakfast and tea everyday no matter what time you rolled downstairs. The location was very central to trams and the sites. The area is also in a very trendy area with bars and restaurants. I would stay here again! Great for groups!

10/10 Excellent

simon, perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Great place.

Loved the place from the start. Great friendly staff. Able to provide useful info about istanbul. Great kitchen. Everything was small but it all worked for us. Great eating places close. Fantastic.

8/10 Good

Muhammad Ali.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good and enjoyable stay

Portus House is a small hotel that provides a good value for money. Staff is friendly and location is good. We enjoyed the stay.

6/10 Okay

Jukka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Nesrin U.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

I really felt like I'm at home :)

The service was great like in a real hotel and half the price in fact there was no difference from a hotel. The staff is very polite and will answer any question about the city. Rooms are cozy and bathroom/toilet really clean. There is free wi-fi and the breakfast was awesome. The location is in the hip area of Karaköy full with bars, shops and nice restaurants. Galata bridge is only 5 min walking and Hagia Sophia another 10min or 3 stops with the fast tram. If you want to try something different the ferry for the asian side of Istanbul departs basically in front of Portus House. If I go to Istanbul again I'd go to Portus I really felt like I'm at home.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

short stay for wedding anniversary

Everything was perfect. We knew the location in Karakoy beforehand, it's perfect for our needs in Istanbul, close to everywhere (old town, taksim, ferry, tram, etc.), and with a reasonable parking garage closeby as well. The hotel is very small, staff is very friendly. I had sent a brief message beforehand telling that our stay was for our anniversary and they put a rose in our room and did some nice heart arrangements with the towels. Also upon arrival staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was really spacious, nicely set up, very clean, bed comfortable, bathroom fine - so all in all, the stay was perfect. Also price is very reasonable. Thanks again, specifically to Lutfi and Ali! Best wishes

6/10 Okay

Rachel, london

Disliked: Staff & service

A decent hotel, nothing special

The hotel was perfectly fine, but nothing special. When we arrived they couldn't find the booking for a while which was slightly disconcerting, but got it in the end. Our room had quite a lot of mosquitos buzzing around that kept us up, netting would've been helpful.