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Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel near Galata Tower in Istanbul

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Interior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Necatibey Cd. No: 89/1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425
  • Place, Bosphorus
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galataport
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, City View

  • 183 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tophane Station - 3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 11 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kronotrop Karaköy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SuB Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prado's Pasta - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel near Galata Tower in Istanbul
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers its guests concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers 12 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Accessibility

  • Elevator (51 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 8)

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 20240100

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Smart Simple Karakoy Istanbul
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Hotel
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Istanbul
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy to the airport?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is 26.3 mi (58-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 Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy on Nov 24, 2025 start from $110.7, 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.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy have an airport shuttle?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy to the beach?

This hotel is 13.5 mi (36-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offer free breakfast?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy have a pool?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy does not have a pool.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy to downtown Istanbul?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is 1.2 mi away from Istanbul.

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

JOANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Istanbul stay

Our stay was good; the room was clean, as was the rest of the hotel. We stored our luggage for the day so we could take a tour before boarding the ship. It seemed to be a pretty quiet day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was over the top helpful and it was close to metro transit
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ülker Asude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025