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Root Karakoy

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Galata Tower

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Outdoor spa tub
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds
Root Karakoy captures Istanbul's essence with luxury. Travelers can book a massage or sample local and international dishes at Maji Restaurant. Enjoy amenities like a lobby fireplace, on-site library, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Economic Room City View 13 m2 | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds

Economic Room City View 13 m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Memory foam bed
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

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)
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
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

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 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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