Well situated in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is located 1.1 miles from Taksim Metro Station, a 19-minute walk from Taksim Square and 0.4 miles 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 a 17-minute walk from Spice Bazaar, and within 500 yards of the city center. 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. All guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Istiklal Street is a 17-minute walk from Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy, while Basilica Cistern is 1.8 miles away. Istanbul Airport is 23 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michael
    South Korea South Korea
    They offered free coffee and croissants. They offered me coffee even after I had checked out and was waiting for my airport transfer. Also they were thoughtful and helpful about sightseeing questions. And, they let me checkin early as I arrived in...
  • Kirby
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff were super helpful and friendly. The location is great - so many restaurants nearby (fun vibe, lots of locals) and it’s easy to get to the old town historical sites 15 minutes by tram
  • Ailen
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Clean, comfortable room, excellent location, staff is polite and friendly.
  • Marv22
    Belgium Belgium
    The hotel is new and situated in a vibrant area of Istanbul, surrounded by a variety of charming restaurants. It’s also conveniently close to a beautiful promenade along the Bosphorus, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The staff were exceptionally...
  • Lyalynkin
    Croatia Croatia
    Location was very good, facilities are new! Very nice guest relation oriented reception and housekeeping team. Especially young polite receptionist Irfan Demiral who provided us with all needed info!
  • Gul
    United States of America United States of America
    This is really a smart and simple hotel. Location is excellent next to the Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı, İstanbul Modern and Galataport. Very close to the tram stop. I felt very safe as a solo female traveler.
  • 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.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Baggage storage
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • 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.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/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
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • 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 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 cardDebit cardCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 20240

FAQs about Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy

  • Room options at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy include:

    • Single
    • Double
  • The prices at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

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

    • Check-in at Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.