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Kamondo Stairs, Galata
15° · Overcast nowBest time: 8 am
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Kamondo Stairs

  • 4.53.8k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

A curving 19th-century public staircase linking streets in Galata, known for its architecture and photo opportunities.

Quick answers

Kamondo Stairs in short

When is Kamondo Stairs open?

Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Kamondo Stairs?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Kamondo Stairs indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Kamondo Stairs good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Kamondo Stairs cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Kamondo Stairs?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Kamondo Stairs?

About 15 minutes.

Where is Kamondo Stairs?

Bereketzade, Bankalar Cd. NO:10, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul.

Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 7:15 am

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 8 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

15°

Overcast

Feels
16°
Rain
43%
Wind
2km/h
  1. 8amOvercast15°
  2. 9amOvercast16°
  3. 10amOvercast17°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
mondayToday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sunday
Open 24 hours

Hours checked 1 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Kamondo Stairs
  2. 2 Salt Galata · 1 min
  3. 3 Salon GALATA · 1 min
  4. 4 Tarihi Çeşme Hamamı 1720 · 2 min
  5. 5 Göçmen Artisan Bakery Galata · 3 min
Bereketzade, Bankalar Cd. NO:10, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo Galata

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 15 min

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.5from 3.8k reviews

Known for

  • Curving staircase
  • Historic architecture
  • Photo opportunities

What people say

People like:
Architecture and photo opportunities stand out in review topics.
Worth knowing:
Crowding is a recurring review topic.

Around Galata

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time