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Root Karakoy

Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Galata Tower

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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.
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

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Economic Room City View 13 m2

Economic Room City View 13 m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 13 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room City View 40m²

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Premium Room City View 40m²

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Memory foam bed
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen 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 cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Soundproofed rooms
Air-conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Güllüoğlu Üretim Tesisi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşkeroğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kronotrop Karaköy - ‬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 a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a lift and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and a reception hall
Room features
All 74 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More 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/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

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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 transport

  • 24-hour return 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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 are 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 for adults and from EUR 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • 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 who have not received 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 does it cost to stay at Root Karakoy?

As of 10 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root Karakoy on 13 Nov 2025 start from NZ$187.35, including 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?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout 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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 181 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SALAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, with a outstanding view. Amazing city, amazing hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of Root Karakoy; a unique property with upstanding convictions for the artistic community in Istanbul
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A decent place and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

8/10 Good

Imran Aziz

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

Poonam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Amazing rooftop. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and close to attractions and tram. The Wifi is very slow and almost not workable so I have to use my cell data to connect to the internet. Also the taxi the hotel booked for me overcharged me to the airport. When I booked the taxi the front desk told me the charge will be a flat rate at 750 Lira (about $26) but when the driver dropped me off at the airport he asked for $35. I had to catch the flight and had no choice but paid him money. that is not honest and the hotel should not hire the taxi company.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ersin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like a horror movie. The room had plumbing problems and it was smelling disgusting, almost impossible to breath. When we contacted to front desk, they told us they don't have any other room available. We asked for a refund and they told us we need to contact expedia about a refund (ofcourse, expedia never refunds). When we were in the room, we realized there is blood stain on the sheets and they replaced the sheets. We couldn't sleep a single minute and it was the worst experience of my life. Now, neither hotel nor expedia is not willing to refund. Definitely not recommending this place to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HORRIBLE - NOT WORTH THE MONEY. HORRIBLE STAFF

I was placed in a VERY small room suitable for 1 person and not 2. Plus with a small window where we did not know if it was daylight or night time the room was approx. 10 square meters. When I asked to change the room the man in the reception said I got what I have paid for which is standard room. When I showed my hotels.com description where it said 17 square meter. He answered that all rooms were booked except for the suite and I had to pay the difference. I insisted that I wanted the size of room that was in the description, but nothing was too be done. HORRIBLE SERVICE. The dinning area was so dusty that I asked the staff to come and clean before we could eat. The first evening at the hotel before going to bed I saw that the sheets were dirty I asked the reception for a change, they were so delayed that I had to call them because we were tired of waiting and wanted to sleep. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE AND TOO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT YOU GET. BETTER HOTELS ARE TO BE FOUND FOR THAT PRICE IN ISTANBUL. YOU DO NOT GET WHAT YOU HAVE PAID FOR.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARIA FERNANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La ubicación, el personal, la atención, la comodidad.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA FERNANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente, te ayudan siempre a resolver, son eficientes, la ubicación está bastante buena, muchas cosas cerca que hacer y que ver. 100% recomendable, viaje sola y estuve muy segura y no hubo un solo problema.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Peeis Leistung ist gut. Das Hotel befindet sich zentral, so dass man vieles zu Fuß erreichen kann. Die nahe Umgebung bietet vieles Restaurants, Imbisse, Cafés und sonstige Aufenthaltamöglichkeiten Personal ist sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Das nächste Mal würde ich durchaus wieder hier übernachten. Danke
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

proceso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a good location in Karakoy, walkable to many dining spots and the Galata tower. The staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and modern - however, I would definitely pay a little bit extra and book a spacier standard room rather than the economy room (which is pretty much just a bed and bathroom). Lots of options for coffee and restaurants (though the famous dining area running parallel to the hotel street is almost entirely Turkish food...which is awesome, until you start craving variety after a few days). I do think the hotel is a bit too dimly lit, but that is the chosen vibe of the hotel. Finally, the woman working the front desk is very friendly and cute :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Veldig fint område. Nærhet til alt mulig Servicen var flott Flinke og hyggelig ansetter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are small! Twin bed rooms has no
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MEHMET ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konum gayet iyi nezih bi otel fakat çalısanlar biraz ilgisiz personel biraz daha iyi olabilir
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rojin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wir waren nur eine Nacht da und waren sehr zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dogukan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otelle ilgili bir sorun yok. Lokasyon olarak çok iyi. Standart oda beklenenden çok daha küçük. Sadece yatak sığacak kadar. Konum itibariyle özellikle ücretsiz otopark seçeneğini dikkate alıp, sonradan otoparka günlük 700₺ ödeme yaptık.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan T

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

Muy buena experiencia

Muy bien. Excelente estancia. Solo que el desayuno no tenía fruta fresca
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and exact as you look in pictures, the description about how close are the galata Tower, and Istiklal square was not even close, (the description says 4 and 8 mins walking which it is not true, not even in car...) The lobby hotel and other spaces look exactly as pictured and considere them very pretty!! the front desk service considered mediocre, as tourist non turkish language knowledge, asked some help asking one of the guys to talk to a company by phone which we needed some info, and didn´t show any urge or act of interest in helping us. Also, we where kind of lost trying to get to the hotel (walking) cause we didn't have a sim card at the moment to ask for a grab or uber and it was impossible to get there walking with bags due to the wrong info in description about the walking distance time. so.. more less the place was more than great, but would not stay again because of the average service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Süreyya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bleranda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad war nicht gut gereinigt & voller flecken Klima war kaputt wodurch es eiskalt war Isolation sehr schlecht man hört alles von draussen & dem gängen
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

The best Root in Istanbul

The check in staff were very professional and helpful to us with all our requirements. Location was central to cafes, restaurants, shopping centre and the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Çetin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Aufenthalt war toll, das Hotel ist sehr modern eingerichtet und ist auch sehr sauber. Das Zimmer war groß und die Lage ist wirklich top. Die Mitarbeiter an der Rezeption waren total nett und zuvorkommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Salih

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft macht auf den ersten Blick einen soliden Eindruck, doch tatsächlich gibt es ernsthafte Defizite. Was uns am meisten gestört hat, waren die undichten Fenster. Es war somit nachts nicht nur laut sondern es kam auch kalte Luft ins Zimmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024