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title: "De Maree vs Galley Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "De Maree or Galley Hotel in Istanbul? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/de-maree-istanbul-vs-galley-hotel-istanbul/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# De Maree vs Galley Hotel

Both are in Istanbul, 70 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Şehsuvar Bey Mahallesi
## [De Maree](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/de-maree-istanbul/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.7 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 8.8

- **Score by category:** 2 of 18

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1346455/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Şehsuvar Bey Mahallesi
## [Galley Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/galley-hotel-istanbul/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 7 of 18

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1433367/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Galley Hotel

It comes out ahead on 7 of 18 compared facts. 70 m apart.

### Choose De Maree if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 8)

### Choose Galley Hotel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 6.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 8 / 21)

### Why is De Maree better than Galley Hotel?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (302 vs 46), so the rating is more reliable (×6.6)

### Why is Galley Hotel better than De Maree?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.4 vs 6.7) (+0.7)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | De Maree | Galley Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.4  (+0.7) |
| Location | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | – | 9.2 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8 | 7.6  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 6.7 | 7.4  (+0.7) |
| Number of reviews | 302  (+256) | 46 |
| Google rating | 3.5/5 | 4.2/5  (+0.7) |
| Google reviews | 441 | 496  (+55) |
| Rank in Istanbul | bottom 4% | bottom 21%  (+17%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Distance to Şehsuvar Bey Mahallesi centre | 150 m | 180 m |
| To the airport | 31 km | 31 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 200 m | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13  (+6) | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 8 |
| Floors | – | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 26  (+16) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

70 m apart

De Maree: city centre: 2.4 km, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW): 31 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Galley Hotel: city centre: 2.4 km, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW): 31 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 345 hotels in Sultanahmet](https://stayversus.com/en/turkiye/istanbul/area/sultanahmet/)

## Weather in Istanbul

[Istanbul weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/turkiye/istanbul/istanbul/weather)

## De Maree or Galley Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, De Maree or Galley Hotel?

Galley Hotel leads in 7 of 18 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, Google rating. De Maree is stronger in number of reviews, shops within 500 m.

### Which is cheaper, De Maree or Galley Hotel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are De Maree and Galley Hotel?

The two hotels are 70 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/de-maree-istanbul-vs-galley-hotel-istanbul/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/