Situated conveniently in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is set 1.7 km from Taksim Metro Station, 1.6 km from Taksim Square and 700 metres from Galata Tower. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.5 km from Spice Bazaar, and within 400 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Istiklal Street is 1.4 km from Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy, while Basilica Cistern is 2.9 km away. Istanbul Airport is 37 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.

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    Türkiye Sustainable Tourism Program
    Certified by: RoyalCert International Registrars
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    Romania Romania
    The hotel has an excellent location, it is exceptionally clean and the stuff is very friendly, they always asked me if everything is ok or if I need anything, everything they offer breakfast with local pastries and also a very tasty coffee....
  • Andrei_flo
    Romania Romania
    New hotel, clean, AC works very well, very nice position in Karakoy, I will ddefinetly return! Also i liked that the shower had a nice water pressure and that they offered 1 bottle of complimentary water, tea and even crossantes. Also very well...
  • Anhar
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Very clean hotel. Good location good staff. Thanks to mr Emre. He has very good hospitality
  • Shai
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All the staff were extremely helpful and attentive, making our stay very enjoyable. The manager was exceptional, assisting us not only with a few issues we had outside the hotel but also providing detailed directions and suggestions for nearby...
  • Alexandra
    Australia Australia
    A Perfect Stay in Karakoy Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers the ideal location – New Hotel, vibrant yet peaceful, away from the noise of Galata but close to everything. Karakoy is a growing area with great bars, food, and its own lively...
  • Bettina
    Hungary Hungary
    Very nicely renovated hotel. I had a comfortable and beautiful room. With an amazing staff.
  • Azaiz
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Having followed some of the previous comments about the choice of this hotel, I can only confirm the opinions of other travellers and also can say that this is a great discovery. The hotel is indeed new and the condition of the rooms and the...
  • Enoughtea
    Russia Russia
    It's a nice little hotel with very friendly staff, clean rooms with fresh bed linen and towels, situated at the best possible location.
  • Nargiza
    United States United States
    The hotel is new and ideally located. This is my second time staying in the area, and this location is close to everything you need. It’s just a few steps away from Galata Port, offering an absolutely stunning view. The hotel itself is...
  • Idriss
    Morocco Morocco
    Absolutely wonderful experience! What stood out the most was the incredible staff. The room was superb, location is awesome.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Turkish

House rules
Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 20240

FAQs about Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

  • The prices at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is 1.2 miles from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.