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Fama Karakoy

3-star hotel near Bosphorus

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A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a view of the city.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a glass-enclosed bathroom, and a sliding door.
A narrow alleyway between buildings with a marble ledge and a textured wall.
A boutique hotel entrance with a modern design, featuring a large glass door, potted plants, and a sign that reads "Fama Boutique Hotel".
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and glass shower enclosure.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Arsin Sk. 2, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Bridge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a walk-in closet, and a sliding door to the bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A building with a green roof, satellite dishes, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Bosphorus and Galata Tower. Istiklal Avenue and Galataport are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galata Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galataport - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Karakoy Station - 2 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Gümrük - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meşhur Balıkçı Eyüp Usta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Özsüt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beyoğlu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endam İstanbul - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fama Karakoy

3-star hotel near Bosphorus
As a guest of Fama Karakoy, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Fama Karakoy also features a front-desk safe and an elevator.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Fama Karakoy offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 82-cm LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 82-cm LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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
Early check-in is available for a fee
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 20389

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fama Karakoy to the airport?

Fama Karakoy is 26.6 mi (54-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Fama Karakoy?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fama Karakoy on Nov 27, 2026 start from $89, 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.

Does Fama Karakoy have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Fama Karakoy.

How close is Fama Karakoy to the beach?

This hotel is 13.3 mi (31-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Fama Karakoy offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Fama Karakoy, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Fama Karakoy?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Fama Karakoy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Fama Karakoy?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Fama Karakoy have a pool?

Fama Karakoy does not have a pool.

Does Fama Karakoy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Fama Karakoy to downtown Istanbul?

Fama Karakoy is 1.2 mi away from Istanbul.

Fama Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice little hotel right in the middle of Karakoy, but away from the noise of Mumhane street. Very clean, comfortable and the staff is super helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!! So close to everything. The staff were so nice and helpful - they gave us many recommendations! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The staff was very courteous. The room was clean although somewhat noisy at times do to the AC/heat unit located in the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great people, great room, great location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel visit ever!!! The breakfast was amazing, the property was very clean and cozy. The staff treated you like family. We had are going to miss them dearly. Also great location easy walking to scenic places or very short transit ride. Close to metro .. very peaceful just off the busier streets. You can't go wrong with this hotel!!! So highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Treated like family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT

EXCELLENT CHOICE. THE BEST LOCATION. AN GREAT ATENTION THE STAFF VERY KINDLY.. BOUTIQUE HOTEL. TURKISH COFFE AND MORE GERY DAY AS AN COMPLEMNTARY.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

G Smith

Very nice stay The room was clean along with the bathroom Breakfast also nice with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Galate Bridge but also on a side-street so it is very convenient and not noisy at the same time. It is a very short walking distance to T1 Tram so you can easily go to Old City. The hotel is very new and the staffs are very helpful too. I definitely will stay here if I go to Istanbul again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely boutique hotel

We moved to this hotel after having a miserable couple of days at a different one in the area and wow it was the right decision! Loved everything about this hotel, from the boutique feel (11 rooms total!) to the extremely welcoming staff (got served coffee and cake at check in) to the nice little rooms and comfortable beds. Soundproofing is also very good considering the very busy location (its position off the main road in a quiet side street definitely a plus). Overall a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed four nights at this small and cozy hotel and really enjoyed it. The hotel looked clean and well kept, just like in the photos. Our room was small but clean and practical. Despite its size, it had everything we needed, and the air conditioning worked well. The location is excellent. Through an underpass, you can reach both the T1 tram and the Tünel funicular without crossing any busy streets. The tram takes you straight to Eminönü, Sultanahmet or Kabataş, and the Tünel brings you up to Istiklal Caddesi. Karaköy harbor, Galata Tower and Galataport are all just minutes away on foot. The staff deserves special praise. They were exceptionally helpful, always smiling and happy to assist. The breakfast was exceptional. Everything was served to us at the table. It felt special and the quality was great. Like in any central city hotel, some sounds from outside can be heard at times. We slept well all four nights, so this is only worth mentioning for those who are very sensitive to noise. We would definitely stay here again. I can recommend this hotel to anyone who values cleanliness and a central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was great and friendly service. But the water took time to get warm and low-power. It was said to be water bottle in the room but none and the bar seemed not to be opened... But super nice interior and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at FAMA Karaköy are incredibly friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a great experience. They do an excellent job of keeping the hotel rooms spotless. In fact, this hotel is the cleanest I’ve ever stayed in, and I’ve been to many high-end, expensive hotels. When it comes to helpfulness, the staff truly excels. I lost my wallet during my stay, and they were incredibly supportive—they checked everywhere, asked surrounding shops, reviewed security cameras, and did everything possible. Fortunately, my wallet was found. The cleaning staff is also outstanding, always maintaining high standards. I would definitely return to this hotel and highly recommend it to fellow travelers.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Hotel non reachable الفندق لا تستطيعون الوصول اليه

We couldn’t reach the hotel And we booked another hotel The hotel non reachable and when we talked with the staff they told us to park 5-7 min away and pay for it When we ask about the luggage they didn’t answer and didn’t show us these to the hotel We spent 45 min going round and around looking for the hotel but no use 😡😡😡 We could see the parking but couldn’t reach the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
フロントスタッフが親切で部屋も清潔でした。アメニティに歯ブラシはないので、持参することをおすすめします。すぐ近くに観光地があるため、夜遅くまで楽しめます。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temiz oda, çalışanlar güleryüzlü
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oda gayet temizdi. Çalışanlar çok güleryüzlü ve ilgiliydi. Kısa da olsa çok keyifli bir konaklama oldu, teşekkürler :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
İşletme çok merkezi bir konumdadır. Karaköy iskelesine 5 dakika yürüme mesafesindedir.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfekte Lage für einen Städtetrip, sehr zentral aber trotzdem ruhig, da das Hotel in einer Seitenstraße ohne Autoverkehr liegt. Super nette Mitarbeiter, saubere Zimmer. Rundum ein klasse Preis/Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Le personnel a été très attentif à nos demandes, l’hôtel est très bien situé, j’ai passé un excellent séjour dans cet hôtel 😍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ótima opção para passagem rápida econômica

Hotel com ótima localização! Quarto e banheiro pequenos mas confortáveis! Otimo para uma passagens breve, atendentes muito atenciosos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Odaya girdiğimde bir pike veya yorgan dahi yoktu 30 dakika bekledim bunun için. Tv kumandası çalışmıyor. Ve gerçekten kötü bir deneyimdi.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oda temiz ve Caddeye yakın olmasına rağmen çok sessizdi çok memnun kaldık
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Klein aber fein
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Unterkunft, sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Der einzige Minuspunkt ist die durchsichtige Glasschiebetür zwischen Zimmer und Toilette. Eine Privatsphäre auf der Toilette ist dadurch leider nicht vorhanden.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024