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Root Karakoy

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Galata Tower

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Lobby
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Point of interest
Outdoor spa tub
Property entrance
Experience the essence of Istanbul at Root Karakoy, where art and luxury blend. Unwind with a massage or explore local and international flavors at Maji Restaurant. With a fireplace in the lobby, an on-site library, and dry cleaning/laundry services available.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Premium Room City View 40m²

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 388 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Bosphorus View 30 m2

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Room with Bosphorus View 30 m2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Standard Room 17m2

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economic Room City View 13 m2

Economic Room City View 13 m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Root Karakoy is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Galata Tower and Taksim Square are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Egyptian Bazaar. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Hacimimi, Necatibey Cd., No:95, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Tophane Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Güllüoğlu Üretim Tesisi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşkeroğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Line Karaköy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Root Karakoy

Hotel near Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Located close to Galata Tower and Galataport, Root Karakoy provides an art gallery on site, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Maji Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services, wedding services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 74 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Maji Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Property Registration Number 22355

Property is also known as

Root Karaköy
Root Karakoy Hotel
Root Karakoy Istanbul
Root Karakoy Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Root Karakoy pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Root Karakoy?

As of Aug 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root Karakoy on Aug 30, 2025 start from CA $127.92, 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.

How much is parking at Root Karakoy?

Valet parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Root Karakoy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Root Karakoy?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Root Karakoy provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Root Karakoy located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Galataport, and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Taksim Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tophane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karakoy Station is 7 minutes.

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Root Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 173 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

proceso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location in Karakoy, walkable to many dining spots and the Galata tower. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and modern - however, I would definitely pay a little bit extra and book a spacier standard room rather than the economy room (which is pretty much just a bed and bathroom). Lots of options for coffee and restaurants (though the famous dining area running parallel to the hotel street is almost entirely Turkish food...which is awesome, until you start craving variety after a few days). I do think the hotel is a bit too dimly lit, but that is the chosen vibe of the hotel. Finally, the woman working the front desk is very friendly and cute :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

The best Root in Istanbul

The check in staff were very professional and helpful to us with all our requirements. Location was central to cafes, restaurants, shopping centre and the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and stay. Special thanks to Miss Eebru at front desk, she was making sure everything was great. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tevfik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation. Nice location, nice place, neet and friendly staff

8/10 Good

Nour

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a convenient place to stay regarding transportation. Near many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Imran Aziz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Would specifically like to thank the friendly lady who reset our room daily and always greeted us kindly whenever we crossed her in the hallway. Excellent location in vibrant Karakoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MAHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit small the rooms but very nice area

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Small Room

Room is too small and the price was 105$ per night without breakfast it considered up normal for this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! I had to get an access to copier & scanner and the staff was beyond helpful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Amazing rooftop. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing freshly built right at the heart of the city, hotel is incredibly designed , I was really amazed with the design of lobby and rooms. Staff were very friendly and really helped us with everything. I highly recommend Root Karakoy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Faysal RafIc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Before it was open buffet breakfast and now its a mixed plate of their taste.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and exact as you look in pictures, the description about how close are the galata Tower, and Istiklal square was not even close, (the description says 4 and 8 mins walking which it is not true, not even in car...) The lobby hotel and other spaces look exactly as pictured and considere them very pretty!! the front desk service considered mediocre, as tourist non turkish language knowledge, asked some help asking one of the guys to talk to a company by phone which we needed some info, and didn´t show any urge or act of interest in helping us. Also, we where kind of lost trying to get to the hotel (walking) cause we didn't have a sim card at the moment to ask for a grab or uber and it was impossible to get there walking with bags due to the wrong info in description about the walking distance time. so.. more less the place was more than great, but would not stay again because of the average service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed kamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an excellent location. Service was good, but there was too much of an effort by staff to recommend bookings for hamam, dining and the like. Hotel is a bit dark overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Cold in istanbul

Wether it was so cold but i enjoyed my trip i viseted most beautiful place there
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay! Friendly staff. Had to make a couple calls to the desk for items that should have been in the room. They left the amenities a mystery we had to figure out as we went. Other than that it was nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

elviro

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water, soiled bed sheet, bracken coffee maker no air conditioning room was very hot i complained that the ac didn't work they told me to open the very small window.ithe only good thing was the breakfast. And the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Malek

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the check in not professional and needs to be friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Fareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immediately upon arrival, the toilet malfunctioned. I was there for three days and there was no fix. But what’s worse is they did not give me a discount. Disappointing. The breakfast was amazing. Room was great otherwise. Amazing location.

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and close to attractions and tram. The Wifi is very slow and almost not workable so I have to use my cell data to connect to the internet. Also the taxi the hotel booked for me overcharged me to the airport. When I booked the taxi the front desk told me the charge will be a flat rate at 750 Lira (about $26) but when the driver dropped me off at the airport he asked for $35. I had to catch the flight and had no choice but paid him money. that is not honest and the hotel should not hire the taxi company.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Elsie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Uncomfortable

Room is super small. My friend paid for the exact same room $105, but I was charged $192. This made me very angry. On top of that the room was freezing and they could not control the air conditioner. Very small room to walk. Bathroom super small and uncomfortable. They didn't even had a transformer. Definitely paid too much for this hotel I feel robbed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023