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Root Karakoy

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to Galata Tower

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
The current price is NT$2,871
NT$3,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Premium Room City View 40m²

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 12 Ping (40 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Partial Sea View

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 11 Ping (36 square meters)
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 5 Ping (17 square meters)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Deluxe Room with Bosphorus View 30 m2

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 9 Ping (30 square meters)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Standard Room 17m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 5 Ping (17 square meters)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Presidential Room, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 18 Ping (60 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Economic Room City View 13 m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 4 Ping (13 square meters)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Hacimimi, Necatibey Cd., No:95, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Taksim Square - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Tophane Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Karaköy Güllüoğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tükkan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak Karaköy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chuck Karaköy - ‬2 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. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa 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)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a porter/bellhop
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

Languages

Arabic, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

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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 10 for adults and EUR 10 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

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Massage

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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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 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

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 10 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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 does it cost to stay at Root Karakoy?

As of 2025/3/29, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root Karakoy on 2025/4/1 start from NT$2,871, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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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Root Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 152 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawit

A decent place and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Cute, modern hotel. Nice neighborhood to stay if you are in Istanbul.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesim

Great location and stay. Special thanks to Miss Eebru at front desk, she was making sure everything was great. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

We stayed here for almost a week and the placement was perfect. The housekeeping Sumaye was the sweetest and the room was shining every day. We will come back here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Small Room
Room is too small and the price was 105$ per night without breakfast it considered up normal for this hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nour

It's a convenient place to stay regarding transportation. Near many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Imran Aziz

Excellent stay. Would specifically like to thank the friendly lady who reset our room daily and always greeted us kindly whenever we crossed her in the hallway. Excellent location in vibrant Karakoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tevfik

Good accommodation. Nice location, nice place, neet and friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Everything was just perfect. Calm and very clean. Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

A.N.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Use to be very good,now medium service and not so clean,and the stuff indifferent to the clients!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

Great location. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Amazing rooftop. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

MAHAMED

A bit small the rooms but very nice area

10/10 Excellent

yesim

Wonderful stay! I had to get an access to copier & scanner and the staff was beyond helpful! We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Faysal RafIc

Before it was open buffet breakfast and now its a mixed plate of their taste.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed kamel

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hasma

Liked: Amenities
Loved the decor of the hotel, breakfast could have more choices. Location excellent. Disappointed steam sauna not working for most part of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Darcy

This hotel is in an excellent location. Service was good, but there was too much of an effort by staff to recommend bookings for hamam, dining and the like. Hotel is a bit dark overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Cold in istanbul
Wether it was so cold but i enjoyed my trip i viseted most beautiful place there
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Good place to stay! Friendly staff. Had to make a couple calls to the desk for items that should have been in the room. They left the amenities a mystery we had to figure out as we went. Other than that it was nice!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

elviro

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water, soiled bed sheet, bracken coffee maker no air conditioning room was very hot i complained that the ac didn't work they told me to open the very small window.ithe only good thing was the breakfast. And the location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Fareen

Immediately upon arrival, the toilet malfunctioned. I was there for three days and there was no fix. But what’s worse is they did not give me a discount. Disappointing. The breakfast was amazing. Room was great otherwise. Amazing location.

2/10 Terrible

Malek

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff at the check in not professional and needs to be friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

georg

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its very cheap there the light working sensor in the hall ways and is always dark and there is no A/C in the whole hotel with hot weather especially in the restaurant.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022