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Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Galata Tower

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Close to Galata Tower and Taksim Square, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Superior Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Grand Bazaar and Galataport are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Necatibey Cd. No: 89/1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tophane Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Berlin Line Karaköy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kronotrop Karaköy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger Lab - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Galataport and Pera Palace Hotel, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20240100

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Smart Simple Karakoy Istanbul
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Hotel
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Istanbul
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal, Galata Tower, and Istiklal Avenue. Taksim Square and Pera Palace Hotel 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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