Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa

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Located close to Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Galata Tower, Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa provides an art gallery on site, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Maji Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Economic Room City View 13 m2

  • City view
  • 140 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wall-mounted artwork, and a door.

Standard Room 17m2

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and artwork on the wall.

Premium Room City View 40m²

  • City view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a chair and a table, a potted plant, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine on a dark console.

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

  • Partial sea view
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with toiletries, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, 17m2

  • 183 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, sofa, and a coffee table.

Presidential Double Room

  • City view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a window with blinds, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa is near a metro station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Taksim Square and Galata Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galataport and Egyptian Bazaar. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Topkapi Palace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Hacimimi, Necatibey Cd., No:95, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent mosque, a flag, and a historic building.
    Galataport
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river with boats, and a mix of historic and modern buildings.
    Galata Tower
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A red tram with the number 223 on a busy street.
    Istiklal Avenue
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A tram in a city square with buildings and flags.
    Taksim Square
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tophane Station
    3 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station
    10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Karaköy Güllüoğlu Üretim Tesisi
    1 min walk
  • Köşkeroğlu
    1 min walk
  • Arada Endülüs
    3 min walk
  • Berlin Line Karaköy
    1 min walk
  • Kronotrop Karaköy
    1 min walk

About this property

Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa

  • Luxury hotel near Galataport
  • Located close to Istanbul Museum of Modern Art and Galata Tower, Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa provides an art gallery on site, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site local and international cuisine fine-dining restaurant, Maji Restaurant, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • A TV in the lobby, an elevator, and smoke-free premises
    • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a reception hall
  • Room features
  • All 74 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and memory foam beds
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
    • Smart TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Frequently asked questions

Is Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa on Oct 27, 2026 start from $148, 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.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Galataport, and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Taksim Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Tophane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Karakoy Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 214 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

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Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was great! Room was very small, dark & bathroom moldy. The extra twin bed was totally unacceptable as a bed, extremely uncomfortable & made a horrible noise when it moved. The extra blanket on the twin bed was super hot & impossible to sleep with in fall weather. Staff was very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was amazing, with a outstanding view. Amazing city, amazing hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Good accommodation. Nice location, nice place, neet and friendly staff
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8/10 Good

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It's a convenient place to stay regarding transportation. Near many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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A decent place and excellent customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was just perfect. Calm and very clean. Staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Excellent staff. Very helpful. Amazing rooftop. Good value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immediately upon arrival, the toilet malfunctioned. I was there for three days and there was no fix. But what’s worse is they did not give me a discount. Disappointing. The breakfast was amazing. Room was great otherwise. Amazing location.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and close to attractions and tram. The Wifi is very slow and almost not workable so I have to use my cell data to connect to the internet. Also the taxi the hotel booked for me overcharged me to the airport. When I booked the taxi the front desk told me the charge will be a flat rate at 750 Lira (about $26) but when the driver dropped me off at the airport he asked for $35. I had to catch the flight and had no choice but paid him money. that is not honest and the hotel should not hire the taxi company.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Steps from fun coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the cruise-ship port. Artistic youthful decor. Espresso drinks located in the lobby. Several rooms in the lobby for socializing but there's a quiet library on site for writers to write their novels and scripts. LGBTQ travelers welcome. Excellent breakfast on the top floor with stunning views of Istanbul. Rooms larger than other hotels of similar price in the neighborhood. We opted for a room with a living room and bed room and it was worth it. We were in the back and it was quiet and peaceful with views of Galata Tower. There's an elevator and luggage storage. Early check-in and late check-out is available upon request. I've stayed at five other hotels in the neighborhood. This is the one I recommend. Location is excellent. Vibe and rooms are artistic and welcoming. Most New Yorkers, Californians and Europeans will be happy here. This hotel is also the official hotel of the renowned Istanbul Modern Museum (located a few feet away and well worth a visit). This hotel is hip, chic, youthful, fun, welcoming and supportive of all artists of all ages from every country. Don't hesitate. This is the place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and exact as you look in pictures, the description about how close are the galata Tower, and Istiklal square was not even close, (the description says 4 and 8 mins walking which it is not true, not even in car...) The lobby hotel and other spaces look exactly as pictured and considere them very pretty!! the front desk service considered mediocre, as tourist non turkish language knowledge, asked some help asking one of the guys to talk to a company by phone which we needed some info, and didn´t show any urge or act of interest in helping us. Also, we where kind of lost trying to get to the hotel (walking) cause we didn't have a sim card at the moment to ask for a grab or uber and it was impossible to get there walking with bags due to the wrong info in description about the walking distance time. so.. more less the place was more than great, but would not stay again because of the average service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast and view was a great way to start the morning and the staff was very kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
First time I stayed was fine. This was my second time at Root and the room didn't have a proper window and AC wasn't working. Very uncomfortable bed. We checked out after 30min and were not issued a refund unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute, modern hotel. Nice neighborhood to stay if you are in Istanbul.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A bit small the rooms but very nice area
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and very friendly staff. Breakfast was decent, but it lacked variety (for example, no fruit and the same selection every day). There was very little natural light in the room due to the hotel’s facade design. In general, the lobby, elevator (with red lighting), and hallways were also quite dark, though I assume that’s part of the atmosphere they’re aiming for. I was also a bit disappointed with the gym, which looked much bigger and newer in the photos. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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