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Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus

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Point of interest
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Property entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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)
    ‪40 min drive‬
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Economic Room City View 13 m2

Economic Room City View 13 m2

  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room 17m2

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Premium Room City View 40m²

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • Partial sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking.
Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus offers 74 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. 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 desks and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
During your stay at Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus, you're just a quick walk from Galata Tower. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Maji Restaurant, a fine-dining restaurant that serves local and international cuisine
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Galataport
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
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 Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Maji Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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

Restaurants on site

  • Maji Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock
  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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 night.

Payment types at the property

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 night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 22355
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

Root Hotel Karakoy Bosphorus Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 194 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room and amenities. Free pass to Istanbul Modern!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SALAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing, with a outstanding view. Amazing city, amazing hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tevfik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accommodation. Nice location, nice place, neet and friendly staff
Verified

8/10 Good

MAHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit small the rooms but very nice area
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Nour

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawit

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

8/10 Good

Imran Aziz

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing freshly built right at the heart of the city, hotel is incredibly designed , I was really amazed with the design of lobby and rooms. Staff were very friendly and really helped us with everything. I highly recommend Root Karakoy hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, lounge is great. Limited noise from the street. Location was awesome, just a block from the walking street. Rooms are small. I thought I booked a king bed but got a queen. In December the room was warm, almost too warm. We were on the 8th floor and had to crack a window for any ventilation. That sadly meant on Saturday night smoke was wafting into the room, I am guessing coming from the 9th floor rooftop. It’s a nonsmoking room however. Good value and felt safe though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for almost a week and the placement was perfect. The housekeeping Sumaye was the sweetest and the room was shining every day. We will come back here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

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

10/10 Excellent

Poonam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Amazing rooftop. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed kamel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

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

8/10 Good

Hasma

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the decor of the hotel, breakfast could have more choices. Location excellent. Disappointed steam sauna not working for most part of our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in an excellent location. Service was good, but there was too much of an effort by staff to recommend bookings for hamam, dining and the like. Hotel is a bit dark overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Faysal RafIc

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