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UNION HOTEL KARAKOY

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

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
32-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV, printers
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Superior Double Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 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 | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE-PARTIAL VIEW | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE-PARTIAL VIEW

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW | Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW

Highlights

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

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Private bathroom
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 - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dem Meyhane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kuytu Balık - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mahkeme Lokantası - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Kemal'in Yeri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roots Studio & Cafe - ‬2 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 multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • 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

Languages

English, Farsi, Turkish

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 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

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very friendly personnel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Amenities
awesome and friendly staff, room was clean, and location was extremely convenient!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

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

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, especially Anna and Omar. They were friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious and clean. A good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Union Hotel was comfortable and convenient. Kasim (night staff) and Anna (day staff) were friendly and helpful. Anna even gave us free magnets as a farewell gift. Convenient Location & Amenities The hotel's central location made exploring easy, with trams and bus stops nearby. We appreciated the free water, simple breakfast (coffee/tea and Turkish bagel), slippers, and iron/ironing board (provided upon request). The water pressure in the shower was also good. Minor Issues We had an issue with the shower drainage, but it was fixed promptly. We also noticed the bathroom doorknob was loose and would fall off, but it didn't bother us enough to mention it. Solid Choice Overall, the Union Hotel is a solid choice for a convenient and comfortable stay. While not perfect, the staff were friendly, and the amenities were sufficient for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Huifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room has amazing view of the sea and landmark of Istanbul. The room is spacious and clean. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The hotel is easy access and walkable distance to major attractions. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent place, location value

Great place, front is excellent!! Would stay again! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Divyansh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Hotel. Very prime location, affordable prices and the best part is amazing staff. I highly recommend this place. Staff will greet you with best Lemonade you can have in Istanbul. Would like to stay here if I visit Istanbul anytime in Future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very nice view. A bit noise since it os in front of a major road
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young sun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Public transportation system is very convenient and view from room is excellant, and easy to go Taksim square. It is very good location to acess famous area. Also staffs are very kind and helpful to guest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staf. Very clean room. Location is near public transport. We had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. They kept our bags for a couple of days while we travelled other areas of Turkey. As a recommendatio try to get rooms that are not in the first floor since the water pipes smell.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Abul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 stars for staff, service and view from Bedroom. Can’t fault. Location - if you are in Turkey looking for tools, hardware or fixtures and fittings for bathrooms great place. If not, expect to be welcomed by this when you step out of hotel. Overall, location to get about is super convenient and as mentioned worth paying just for the view.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

This hotel is in a great neighborhood, surrounded by stores that cater to workers (plumbing, electrical, etc) and you feel you are really in Istanbul. It’s a block from the bosphorous, between the metro and Galata bridges. Fantastic location, fantastic staff, clean and nice rooms, highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

JONG SEONG

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, good location, kind people ~!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Extremely friendly staff, excellent location with easy access to public transport all over the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in an ideal location to see the main sites of Istanbul while staying close to many restaurants. Excellent staff who upgraded us to a 6th floor room with an amazing view after we were let down by our transfer.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Royden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived our property late but Omar the night receptionist made us feel very welcomed, he had great energy and a positive attitude. He gave us lots of tips to navigate the city and was very helpful in arranging transportation etc. Rest of the staff was awesome as well whenever we needed anything. Hotel was situated near the tran station and was very convenient to reach to the main tourist destinations but yet not in a too touristy area. View from our room was stunning as well. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024