Karaköy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry
Galata Tower featuring a city, cruising and general coastal views
Galata Tower showing heritage architecture and a city
Galata Tower showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city
Karaköy

Popular places to visit

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4/5(64 reviews)

Marvel at Istanbul's natural and architectural beauty from this medieval watchtower.

Galata Tower
SALT Galata

SALT Galata

You can browse the exhibits at SALT Galata, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

SALT Galata
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Enjoy an outing to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam during your stay in Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Istanbul with a trip to Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Mixer Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Mixer Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Istanbul. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Mixer Art Gallery

Activities

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

NZ$68
per adult
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

NZ$64
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket with Audio Guide App

NZ$78
per adult
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket with Audio Guide App
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul

Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)

NZ$125
per adult
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)
Istanbul Topkapi Palace and Harem Small-Group Guided Tour

Istanbul Topkapi Palace and Harem Small-Group Guided Tour

NZ$193
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Istanbul Topkapi Palace and Harem Small-Group Guided Tour
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

NZ$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set
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Our pick of the best Karaköy Hotel Deals

The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul

5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah., Kemankes Caddesi N 34, Beyoglu, Istanbul
The price is NZ$1,563 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$1,563
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
"I had a wonderful experience staying at The Peninsula Istanbul. Exceptional staff and facilities . The location is perfect with easy access to major sites ."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

The Peninsula Istanbul
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:8, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$243 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$243
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (547 reviews)
"Amazing stay just"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul

5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$484 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$484
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"This hotel has some of the best housekeeping ever. Beautiful room. Amazing comfortable bed. Was well Located for sightseeing albeit you need taxis to get around. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class

Piyer Loti Cad No:7, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$254 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$254
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,050 reviews)
"The staff was excellent the hotel is workable to all attractions around. We loved our stay considering it was our first Kudos to Engin and staff they are simply amazing Hopefully we meet again in future"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Sultanhan Hotel - Special Class
Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali

5 out of 5
Inonu Cad. No 22, Kucukyali Maltepe, Istanbul
The price is NZ$200 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
NZ$200
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,081 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Elite World Grand Istanbul Kucukyali
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$550 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$550
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"We normally stay at this hotel bacause all involved. Great people, great service, secure, clean. We for sure will comeback again."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
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Other neighbourhoods around Karaköy

Galata Tower featuring a city, cruising and general coastal views

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beyoğlu
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Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Topkapi Palace.

Sirkeci
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Taksim

4/5(72 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Taksim
Blue Mosque which includes a pond, a mosque and a fountain

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet
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Nişantaşı

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Nişantaşı. Spend some time visiting top spots like Abdi Ipekci Street, and catch the metro at Maçka Cable Car Station or Taşkışla Cable Car Station to see more of the area.

Nişantaşı

Karaköy Travel Guide

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