Karaköy Travel Guide
Istanbul
Popular places to visit
Galata Tower
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
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 shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam
Enjoy an outing to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam during your stay in Istanbul. Visit the area's notable monuments or amble around its seaside.
Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Istanbul with a trip to Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal. Add the area's stunning cathedral or notable monuments to your travel plans.
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 shops or amble around its seaside.
Mixer Art Gallery
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.
Things to do
Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
Acemoglu Historical Turkish Bath with Private Options
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul
Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guided Tour
Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque & Grand Bazaar - Half-Day Small Group Tour
Top hotels in Karaköy
10 Karakoy Istanbul - Special Class
The best hotel in galataport. Great price, Good service and perfect location. Highly recommend. We have stayed here 5 times.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff were excellent (Ece and Yasmin especially). Always polite, helpful, kind. Hotel is lovely, great location in Galata, easy walking to the tower (3 minutes), and very easy to get across to the old city via bridge, which in itself gives great views of Istanbul. Loads of dining, bakery and coffee ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Pera Bosphorus Hotel
The staff was incredibly helpful. More than that really. They arranged all of my airport transport. They booked and transported us to dinner , a full day tour of Istanbul and a Turkish bath. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Our room was clean. The view is incredible.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Peninsula Istanbul
Yes and yes Great service
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Galata Rasso Boutique Hotel
Just want to compliment the staff and management of this hotel for a wonderful job they have had done for my stay. From the hospitable, kind reception staff down to the comfort of my hotel room and the location of the hotel itself. It’s such a wonderful hotel that I don’t want to leave. Highly ...
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
We had an amazing stay here. The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. They were very accommodating when we got there at 7 am coz of our early morning flight.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Karaköy
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.
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.
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 Grand Bazaar.
Taksim
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.
Sultanahmet
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Istanbul City Center
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Istanbul City Center. Check out top attractions like Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar, and jump on the metro at Aksaray Station or Aksaray Tram Station to see more of the city.
