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Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

Hotel in Istanbul, 8-minute walk to Galata Tower

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Balcony
Standard Room
Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Balcony
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, City View

Superior Double Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

At Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hotel include Taksim Square and Bosphorus.

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • 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 in Istanbul, 8-minute walk to Galata Tower
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
  • Lift
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers 12 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and hairdryers.

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 telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • 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.

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 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
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 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. No on-site 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

What is the cancellation policy at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy on 11 Feb 2026 start from NZ$117.68, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

The closest beach to Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is Florya Beach (17 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

Travelled 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

Enes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wie der Name schon sagt Smart and simple. Schöne Zimmer, nettes Personal und Top Lage
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MUMINCAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ülker Asude

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