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UNION HOTEL KARAKOY

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a quick walk to Galata Bridge

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing
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Located in the heart of Karaköy, UNION HOTEL KARAKOY combines comfort with convenience. Travelers appreciate the attentive multilingual staff, complimentary in-room WiFi, and practical dry cleaning/laundry services that help create a stress-free stay experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE-PARTIAL VIEW | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE-PARTIAL VIEW

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW | 1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tersane Cd. 70, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 4 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuytu Balık - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Kemal'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hür Süper Mario Emin Usta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yakamoz Balık Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tiryaki Döner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

UNION HOTEL KARAKOY

Hotel near Galata Bridge
Located close to Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace, UNION HOTEL KARAKOY provides a free grocery shopping service and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and printers. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 10 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per night(33 ft away; open 24 hours)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 22473

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Hotel
UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Istanbul
UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is UNION HOTEL KARAKOY pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?

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

What time is check-out at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?

Check-out is at noon.

Does UNION HOTEL KARAKOY provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is UNION HOTEL KARAKOY located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Galata Bridge and Grand Bazaar. Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square are also within 2 mi (3 km). Karakoy Tünel Station is only a 4-minute walk and Karakoy Station is 5 minutes.

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UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 143 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bisher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice staying there
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faicel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good hotel! Clean rooms and a beautiful view to watch the Bosphorus. Staff are welcoming, kind, and always ready to help. Highly recommend for anyone visiting!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and so helpful with scheduling my airport shuttles, suggestions of where to visit in the city, and even offering me a delicious homemade lemonade after I returned from a hot Istanbul day of walking around. Service felt very personal, and rooms were exactly as advertised. Great connections to the metro and walkable to everywhere.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Enkhtamir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location is good, but the images are too good. In real rooms, they are very small.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ersin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were great and the room very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again. Location is close to the Galata area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

silviu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's the ideal location if you like to walk to discover Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, İstiklal Avenue, excellent rooftop terrasse restaurants and many, many more other beautiful places. Get the superior room for a better view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siti Aisyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery, kind staff, walking distance to places of interests
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAZLUM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Clean Nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaehyun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view, helpful staff, thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and good location to explore Istanbul
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staffs, clean building. Free welcome drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff - incredible views. Great value overall. Walkable to everything- loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Professional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Union Hotel Karaköy on our second stay in Istanbul and are very happy we did! It allowed us to see a different side of the city being in close proximity to the Galata Tower, Taksim Square, and the Galata Bridge. Our room overlooked the Golden Horn offering spectacular views. The front desk staff were extremely helpful (especially Omar) and our room was very clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Talal

Staff are very helpful & hospitable, No sound proofing at all, tiny elevator, industrial equipment shops all around it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There are many public transport stations near this hotel. So , It was easy for us to enjoy sight seeing. And its viewing from the window is the best.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humera

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, even accommodating my early arrival without any hassle. The service was prompt and professional throughout my stay. On top of that, the price was very affordable for the level of comfort and hospitality offered. Highly recommended – I’ll definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina

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

Great Centrally located hotel

Hotel was as advertised. The service was top quality. All the people working at the hotel were extremely helpful and wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception team were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were modern and clean. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Staff is wonderful and helpful.the Simon was fresh and soft
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff goes above and beyond to ensure your comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great vibe. Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yuhua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It offers great view of the old town, and is in a convenient location. The immediate surrounding area is a bit industrial with a lot of construction related shops. However, many cafes and interesting spots are also with 5 min of walking distance and many main attractions are within 15 min. of walking.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farouk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend this hotel , the staff is friendly and very helpful, the hotel is near the major touristic areas , thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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