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Close to Galata Tower and Taksim Square, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Exterior

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Single 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 area

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Grand Bazaar and Galataport are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bosphorus and Florya Beach. Istanbul Expo Center and Zorlu Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Necatibey Cd. No: 89/1, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus featuring a monument, a bay or harbor and a bridge
    Bosphorus
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nautica Majuro, Huge cruise ship docked at terminal of Galataport, a mixed use development located along the Bosphorus, in Karakoy neighbourhood, with Galata tower in the far end, Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • View from Galataport overlooking Bosphorus strait with sailing ferry boat and Topkapi Palace in the far end before sunset, Istanbul, Turkey
    Galataport
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower
    Galata Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Istanbul_IstiklalAvenue_6067969_04
    Istiklal Avenue
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel near Galata Tower
Close to Galataport and Istiklal Avenue, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provides amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk and a lift
Room features
All guest rooms at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift (130 centimetre wide door)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 18 are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 20240100

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

This property doesn't offer parking.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at noon.

Does Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal, Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Taksim Square and Eminönü Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Tophane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karakoy Station is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zeynep Didar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was lovely and clean, very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

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

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

Hillary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ülker Asude

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