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Fama Karakoy

Travelers can explore Istanbul's historic treasures like Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace, then return to enjoy a refreshing drink at the welcoming bar.

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A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the city. - Fama Karakoy (Istanbul)
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a sliding door. - Fama Karakoy (Istanbul)
A boutique hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door, potted plants, and a sign that reads "Fama Boutique Hotel". - Fama Karakoy (Istanbul)
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a marble ledge and a textured wall. - Fama Karakoy (Istanbul)
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and glass shower enclosure. - Fama Karakoy (Istanbul)
Fama Karakoy, in the heart of Istanbul, is a perfect base for city exploration. The hotel features a vibrant bar for unwinding after sightseeing and offers free WiFi. Guests consistently praise its location, just steps from iconic landmarks.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a glass-enclosed bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a walk-in closet, and a sliding door to the bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A building with a green roof, satellite dishes, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, is home to Fama Karakoy. Galata Tower and Sultanahmet Square are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Sinan Erdem Dome. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Arsin Sk. 2, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a river, boats, and a prominent mosque with two minarets.
    Golden Horn
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river with boats, and a mix of historic and modern buildings.
    Galata Tower
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A red tram with the number 223 on a busy street.
    Istiklal Avenue
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent mosque, a flag, and a historic building.
    Galataport
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Station
    2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station
    9 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karaköy Murat Muhallebicisi
    2 min walk
  • Books & Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Karaköy Güllüoğlu
    3 min walk
  • Karaköy Gümrük
    1 min walk
  • Meyvex Eminönü
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 82-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 20389

Frequently asked questions

Is Fama Karakoy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Fama Karakoy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Fama Karakoy?

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

Where is Fama Karakoy located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal and Bosphorus. Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue are also within 10 minutes. Karakoy Station is only a 2-minute walk and Karakoy Tünel Station is 3 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fama Karakoy Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice little hotel right in the middle of Karakoy, but away from the noise of Mumhane street. Very clean, comfortable and the staff is super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SANDRO

The staff was very courteous. The room was clean although somewhat noisy at times do to the AC/heat unit located in the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!! So close to everything. The staff were so nice and helpful - they gave us many recommendations! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel visit ever!!! The breakfast was amazing, the property was very clean and cozy. The staff treated you like family. We had are going to miss them dearly. Also great location easy walking to scenic places or very short transit ride. Close to metro .. very peaceful just off the busier streets. You can't go wrong with this hotel!!! So highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed four nights at this small and cozy hotel and really enjoyed it. The hotel looked clean and well kept, just like in the photos. Our room was small but clean and practical. Despite its size, it had everything we needed, and the air conditioning worked well. The location is excellent. Through an underpass, you can reach both the T1 tram and the Tünel funicular without crossing any busy streets. The tram takes you straight to Eminönü, Sultanahmet or Kabataş, and the Tünel brings you up to Istiklal Caddesi. Karaköy harbor, Galata Tower and Galataport are all just minutes away on foot. The staff deserves special praise. They were exceptionally helpful, always smiling and happy to assist. The breakfast was exceptional. Everything was served to us at the table. It felt special and the quality was great. Like in any central city hotel, some sounds from outside can be heard at times. We slept well all four nights, so this is only worth mentioning for those who are very sensitive to noise. We would definitely stay here again. I can recommend this hotel to anyone who values cleanliness and a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

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

GREAT

EXCELLENT CHOICE. THE BEST LOCATION. AN GREAT ATENTION THE STAFF VERY KINDLY.. BOUTIQUE HOTEL. TURKISH COFFE AND MORE GERY DAY AS AN COMPLEMNTARY.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramtin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at FAMA Karaköy are incredibly friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a great experience. They do an excellent job of keeping the hotel rooms spotless. In fact, this hotel is the cleanest I’ve ever stayed in, and I’ve been to many high-end, expensive hotels. When it comes to helpfulness, the staff truly excels. I lost my wallet during my stay, and they were incredibly supportive—they checked everywhere, asked surrounding shops, reviewed security cameras, and did everything possible. Fortunately, my wallet was found. The cleaning staff is also outstanding, always maintaining high standards. I would definitely return to this hotel and highly recommend it to fellow travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nothing special. Their elevator is broken. I got stuck in the elevator twice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Perfect

Great people, great room, great location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treated like family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerald

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

G Smith

Very nice stay The room was clean along with the bathroom Breakfast also nice with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Galate Bridge but also on a side-street so it is very convenient and not noisy at the same time. It is a very short walking distance to T1 Tram so you can easily go to Old City. The hotel is very new and the staffs are very helpful too. I definitely will stay here if I go to Istanbul again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Polina

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

Lovely boutique hotel

We moved to this hotel after having a miserable couple of days at a different one in the area and wow it was the right decision! Loved everything about this hotel, from the boutique feel (11 rooms total!) to the extremely welcoming staff (got served coffee and cake at check in) to the nice little rooms and comfortable beds. Soundproofing is also very good considering the very busy location (its position off the main road in a quiet side street definitely a plus). Overall a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Eman

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

Hotel non reachable الفندق لا تستطيعون الوصول اليه

We couldn’t reach the hotel And we booked another hotel The hotel non reachable and when we talked with the staff they told us to park 5-7 min away and pay for it When we ask about the luggage they didn’t answer and didn’t show us these to the hotel We spent 45 min going round and around looking for the hotel but no use 😡😡😡 We could see the parking but couldn’t reach the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントスタッフが親切で部屋も清潔でした。アメニティに歯ブラシはないので、持参することをおすすめします。すぐ近くに観光地があるため、夜遅くまで楽しめます。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sezgi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oda gayet temizdi. Çalışanlar çok güleryüzlü ve ilgiliydi. Kısa da olsa çok keyifli bir konaklama oldu, teşekkürler :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

duran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
İşletme çok merkezi bir konumdadır. Karaköy iskelesine 5 dakika yürüme mesafesindedir.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage für einen Städtetrip, sehr zentral aber trotzdem ruhig, da das Hotel in einer Seitenstraße ohne Autoverkehr liegt. Super nette Mitarbeiter, saubere Zimmer. Rundum ein klasse Preis/Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gulsum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le personnel a été très attentif à nos demandes, l’hôtel est très bien situé, j’ai passé un excellent séjour dans cet hôtel 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Guilherme

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

Ótima opção para passagem rápida econômica

Hotel com ótima localização! Quarto e banheiro pequenos mas confortáveis! Otimo para uma passagens breve, atendentes muito atenciosos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serdar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oda temiz ve Caddeye yakın olmasına rağmen çok sessizdi çok memnun kaldık
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kadir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Klein aber fein
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Der einzige Minuspunkt ist die durchsichtige Glasschiebetür zwischen Zimmer und Toilette. Eine Privatsphäre auf der Toilette ist dadurch leider nicht vorhanden.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nouha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent emplacement, personnel efficace et souriant, hôtel moderne mais chambres un peu petites
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war eine bessere Kategorie und das hat sich gelohnt. Die Lage des Hotels ist zentral, allerdings nur zu Fuß und mit Google Maps gut zu erreichen. Das Frühstück ist mit Liebe gemacht und für ein paar Tage ok. Für länger wird es zu langweilig.