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Root Karakoy

4.5-star luxury hotel near Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

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Lobby
Point of interest
Property entrance
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Hacimimi, Necatibey Cd., No:95, 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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Economic Room City View 13 m2 | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar

Economic Room City View 13 m2

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

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

Standard Room 17m2

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Bosphorus View 30 m2

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

Deluxe Room with Bosphorus View 30 m2

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room City View 40m²

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

Premium Room City View 40m²

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Partial Sea View

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

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

  • 388 sq ft
  • 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

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll find Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Galataport. Also, Galata Tower is within half a mile (1 km) and Egyptian Bazaar is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istanbul Museum of Modern Art - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Köşkeroğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger Lab - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kronotrop Karaköy - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Root Karakoy

4.5-star luxury hotel near Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and coworking spaces are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Root Karakoy. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Istanbul hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Root Karakoy offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 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

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 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Property Registration Number 22355

Property is also known as

Root Karaköy
Root Karakoy Hotel
Root Karakoy Istanbul
Root Karakoy Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How close is Root Karakoy to the airport?

Root Karakoy is 26.3 mi (55-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 Root Karakoy?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root Karakoy on Jan 26, 2026 start from $181.99, 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 Root Karakoy have an airport shuttle?

Root Karakoy offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 60 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Root Karakoy to the beach?

This hotel is 13.5 mi (34-min drive) from Florya Beach.

Does Root Karakoy offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Root Karakoy, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Root Karakoy?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Root Karakoy?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Root Karakoy?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

Does Root Karakoy have a pool?

Root Karakoy does not have a pool.

Does Root Karakoy have a restaurant?

Root Karakoy is home to Maji Restaurant, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Root Karakoy have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Root Karakoy to downtown Istanbul?

Root Karakoy is 1.2 mi away from Istanbul.

Root Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 183 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Glory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Steps from fun coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the cruise-ship port. Artistic youthful decor. Espresso drinks located in the lobby. Several rooms in the lobby for socializing but there's a quiet library on site for writers to write their novels and scripts. LGBTQ travelers welcome. Excellent breakfast on the top floor with stunning views of Istanbul. Rooms larger than other hotels of similar price in the neighborhood. We opted for a room with a living room and bed room and it was worth it. We were in the back and it was quiet and peaceful with views of Galata Tower. There's an elevator and luggage storage. Early check-in and late check-out is available upon request. I've stayed at five other hotels in the neighborhood. This is the one I recommend. Location is excellent. Vibe and rooms are artistic and welcoming. Most New Yorkers, Californians and Europeans will be happy here. This hotel is also the official hotel of the renowned Istanbul Modern Museum (located a few feet away and well worth a visit). This hotel is hip, chic, youthful, fun, welcoming and supportive of all artists of all ages from every country. Don't hesitate. This is the place!
Stayed 1 night 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

Zahra

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

10/10 Excellent

Azin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lucia

Traveled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Alexandre Maximiliano Andreussi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

A.N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Dawit

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

6/10 Okay

cindy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmed

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, 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

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, modern hotel. Nice neighborhood to stay if you are in Istanbul.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Mariam, Kuwait

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam, Kuwait

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect. Calm and very clean. Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Imran Aziz

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with family
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

Faysal RafIc

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Before it was open buffet breakfast and now its a mixed plate of their taste.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nour

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a convenient place to stay regarding transportation. Near many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jassim

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yesim

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

Burak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Fareen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.