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Root Karaköy Hotel in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Necatibey Caddesi No:95
● Center: 1.7 km
🌞 Sea - 3 min
✅ Guests frequently praise the hotel's central location and proximity to many attractions and restaurants. ✅ The rooftop restaurant on the 9th floor offers great views and a pleasant breakfast experience. ✅ Staff members such as Merriam and Omer receive commendations for helpfulness and friendly service. ✅ Rooms are often described as clean and comfortable with modern decor. ✅ Fitness center facilities are appreciated, especially for upper body workouts. ❌ Several reviews mention inconsistent cleanliness, including dirty rooms, unclean bathrooms, and stained bed linens. ❌ Noise issues are reported due to thin walls and street sounds, affecting room quietness. ❌ Some guests experienced poor customer service, with unhelpful or rude staff responses to complaints. ❌ Room sizes vary significantly, with some rooms described as very small and not matching advertised photos. ❌ Guests reported problems with maintenance, such as broken lights, malfunctioning shower heads, and unreliable Wi-Fi.
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Comfort Double room
Private bathroom
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90 USD
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Standard Double room
Wireless internet, shower and private bathroom
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98 USD
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Deluxe Double room
Wireless internet, shower and private bathroom
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136 USD
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Economy Double room with city view
Private bathroom
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160 USD
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Deluxe Double room with balcony
Wireless internet, shower and private bathroom
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238 USD
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Premium Double room
Private bathroom
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267 USD
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Deluxe Double room with Bosphorus view
Wireless internet, shower and private bathroom
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346 USD
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Private bathroom
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Description
Root Karaköy Hotel is a 4-star property in Istanbul with a rating of 8.4/10, offering various room types including economy, standard, comfort, deluxe, premium, and suites. The hotel features a restaurant, 24-hour front desk, laundry, luggage storage, and meeting facilities. Guests can enjoy paid spa services such as a sauna, Turkish bath, and fitness center. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Family rooms are available, and pets are allowed upon request with an additional fee. Check-in starts at 14:00 and checkout is by 12:00. The hotel combines modern design with practical amenities, including a bar and room service. Some rooms offer Bosphorus views or balconies. Cleanliness and service ratings average 8/10, while location scores higher at 9/10. The hotel provides a mix of comfort and convenience, but guest experiences vary in service quality and room conditions.
Location
Root Karaköy Hotel is centrally located in Istanbul on Necatibey Caddesi No:95, just 1.5 km from the Egyptian Bazaar and 14 km from Istanbul Ataturk Airport. It is also only 206 meters from the sea. Nearby landmarks include the Saint John Turkish Orthodox Church (124 m), Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (288 m), and Surp Pirgiç Catholic Church (313 m). Several cafes and restaurants are within walking distance, including Cafe Pandan Karaköy at 169 meters and Cafe Positano at 294 meters. The hotel’s location offers easy access to cultural sites and dining options, making it convenient for sightseeing and exploring Karaköy’s vibrant neighborhood.
Tips
- Book a room on a higher floor or with a Bosphorus view for better ambiance and quieter surroundings.
- Consider bringing earplugs due to street noise and thin walls reported by some guests.
- If you require spa services, check availability and prices in advance.
- For breakfast, note it’s not included and some guests find nearby cafes offer more variety.
- Confirm your room type carefully at check-in to avoid smaller or different room layouts than expected.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Western, Vegetarian Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:30-10:30 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats Fee: €20.00 (approx. US$23.37) per pet per day
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
Rooms
- Room service
- TV
Services and amenities
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Restaurant
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free internet
Languages Spoken
- English
Business
- Conference Hall
Pets
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 210 meters
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Reviews
31.03.2026
Beautiful small hotel very clean good location nice 9th floor breakfast with view spa was amazing friendly and nice reception. Thank you
19.03.2026
Good place, nice staff. Everything is within walking distance. Rooms are cleaned daily. There's a good selection for breakfast.
23.02.2026
The place is good, but they refused to help me order a taxi, and their English isn't very good.
02.01.2026
The staff was extremely sweet and helpful! Merriam was especially great! She helped my wife surprise me with rose pedals on our king sized bed, cookies in the room when we got there, a cake delivery with song for my birthday, free breakfast and free coffee.
The view from our room was incredible, especially the sun rise 🌞 and the view in the glass elevator with the large art piece (not sure what to call it) was very cool all lit up at night!
The area in Istanbul is very cool too. The umbrella street was super cool and comfortable - refreshing and cooler than many streets in US cities.
The lobby area was also very calm and beautiful. I would definitely stay here again!
The view from our room was incredible, especially the sun rise 🌞 and the view in the glass elevator with the large art piece (not sure what to call it) was very cool all lit up at night!
The area in Istanbul is very cool too. The umbrella street was super cool and comfortable - refreshing and cooler than many streets in US cities.
The lobby area was also very calm and beautiful. I would definitely stay here again!
13.12.2025
The Room is medium size and has all the accomodations. The only problem is that you can hear some noise from the streets and sometimes from the other rooms, is not 100% sound proof.
Breakfast and locations are great.
Breakfast and locations are great.
14.11.2025
HORRIBLE experience — I strongly advise everyone to avoid this hotel!
My stay at Hotel Root Karaköy was truly shocking. I travel often, and this was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in.
First of all, the cleanliness is beyond unacceptable.
• The room was dirty from the moment I entered.
• The bed sheets did NOT look fresh — they looked used, stained, and definitely not changed.
• The bathroom was extremely unclean, with visible dirt and an unpleasant smell.
• Even the elevator was dirty, which already tells you everything about the hotel’s hygiene standards.
It’s honestly embarrassing that a hotel operating in such a central area maintains this level of cleanliness. I wouldn’t expect this even from a budget hostel.
To make things worse, the staff were completely unhelpful and not collaborative. When I raised my concerns, they showed zero interest in assisting or fixing anything. No apology, no solution, nothing. Just attitude and unprofessional behavior.
This hotel clearly doesn’t care about guests, cleanliness, or providing any standard of service.
I deeply regret booking here. Save your money, your time, and your health — and stay anywhere else.
Absolutely NOT recommended under any circumstance.
My stay at Hotel Root Karaköy was truly shocking. I travel often, and this was one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in.
First of all, the cleanliness is beyond unacceptable.
• The room was dirty from the moment I entered.
• The bed sheets did NOT look fresh — they looked used, stained, and definitely not changed.
• The bathroom was extremely unclean, with visible dirt and an unpleasant smell.
• Even the elevator was dirty, which already tells you everything about the hotel’s hygiene standards.
It’s honestly embarrassing that a hotel operating in such a central area maintains this level of cleanliness. I wouldn’t expect this even from a budget hostel.
To make things worse, the staff were completely unhelpful and not collaborative. When I raised my concerns, they showed zero interest in assisting or fixing anything. No apology, no solution, nothing. Just attitude and unprofessional behavior.
This hotel clearly doesn’t care about guests, cleanliness, or providing any standard of service.
I deeply regret booking here. Save your money, your time, and your health — and stay anywhere else.
Absolutely NOT recommended under any circumstance.
30.10.2025
I had high hopes for Root Karaköy Hotel because of its amazing location — and yes, the location really is great. But unfortunately, almost everything else was disappointing.
The room was extremely small, and the cleanliness was honestly poor. The bed had visible dust all around it, and the sheets felt like the cheapest kind you could buy — thin, rough, and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, the electricity went off during our stay, and the bathroom power never came back. We literally had to keep the door open just to see anything.
Breakfast was below average, and even the airport transfer we booked through the hotel showed up late. I’m still on my way to the airport so let’s just hope I don’t miss my flight. The only bright side was a few kind and helpful staff members, especially Omer, who was genuinely great and did his best to assist us.
Unfortunately, the manager’s attitude ruined it even more. After I raised my concerns, he made a remark saying, “don’t fight with anyone when you go to the restaurant,” which I found totally unprofessional and unnecessary.
Overall, this hotel only wins points for its location. The rest — comfort, cleanliness, service, and management — was far from what you’d expect. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
The room was extremely small, and the cleanliness was honestly poor. The bed had visible dust all around it, and the sheets felt like the cheapest kind you could buy — thin, rough, and uncomfortable. To make matters worse, the electricity went off during our stay, and the bathroom power never came back. We literally had to keep the door open just to see anything.
Breakfast was below average, and even the airport transfer we booked through the hotel showed up late. I’m still on my way to the airport so let’s just hope I don’t miss my flight. The only bright side was a few kind and helpful staff members, especially Omer, who was genuinely great and did his best to assist us.
Unfortunately, the manager’s attitude ruined it even more. After I raised my concerns, he made a remark saying, “don’t fight with anyone when you go to the restaurant,” which I found totally unprofessional and unnecessary.
Overall, this hotel only wins points for its location. The rest — comfort, cleanliness, service, and management — was far from what you’d expect. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.
02.10.2025
The overall impression of the hotel was terrible, and our stay in Istanbul was extremely disappointing due to this horrible experience. Never come here if you don't want to ruin your vacation.
The room I booked didn't match the photos: it was a maximum of 9 square meters, including the bathroom and a twin bed, instead of the advertised 17 square meters. The window faced the elevator, and there was no light from the window in the room, making it feel like a storage room.
The room was dirty, the Wi-Fi didn't work, and the phone wasn't connected to the reception, so I had to walk down each time to talk to the staff members. Btw they were kinda nice, but they didn't solve any of the above problems, they just listened to me.
The photos I posted were taken at 9 a.m., when there was a lot of sun outside. I just hated this room every time I had to come back there.
We also had breakfast that were paid for separately: very poor selection of food, but great scenery and view. So to sum it up this hotel is nice and fancy on photos but completely terrible inside. Big thank to the photographer you hired. But you guys simply the worst
Btw to my comment about the dirt they told me to send the photos that I took to their WhatsApp so they could send it to the housekeeping 😅😅 lol guys it’s your job to check the quality of your cleaning services not the guest’s
The room I booked didn't match the photos: it was a maximum of 9 square meters, including the bathroom and a twin bed, instead of the advertised 17 square meters. The window faced the elevator, and there was no light from the window in the room, making it feel like a storage room.
The room was dirty, the Wi-Fi didn't work, and the phone wasn't connected to the reception, so I had to walk down each time to talk to the staff members. Btw they were kinda nice, but they didn't solve any of the above problems, they just listened to me.
The photos I posted were taken at 9 a.m., when there was a lot of sun outside. I just hated this room every time I had to come back there.
We also had breakfast that were paid for separately: very poor selection of food, but great scenery and view. So to sum it up this hotel is nice and fancy on photos but completely terrible inside. Big thank to the photographer you hired. But you guys simply the worst
Btw to my comment about the dirt they told me to send the photos that I took to their WhatsApp so they could send it to the housekeeping 😅😅 lol guys it’s your job to check the quality of your cleaning services not the guest’s
01.10.2025
Good hotel. Staff is very friendly.
The fitness room is well equipped for upper body weight training, especially for a hotel in the city. I appreciated that. Not much in terms of cardio or legs, but since Istanbul has so many hills, I didn't mind.
Room comfortable and reasonably quiet, considering the location.
Breakfast is decent, but not really worth the price. There are several better options for breakfast barely two minutes away.
The fitness room is well equipped for upper body weight training, especially for a hotel in the city. I appreciated that. Not much in terms of cardio or legs, but since Istanbul has so many hills, I didn't mind.
Room comfortable and reasonably quiet, considering the location.
Breakfast is decent, but not really worth the price. There are several better options for breakfast barely two minutes away.
13.08.2025
My Home away from Home. Could not have asked for better Service, Staff, Views, Breakfast and Food. Root Karaköy exudes class and elegance on every level. Its perfectly central to everyone who wants to explore Istanbul or simply needs a safe haven for a work trip. I highly recommend :))
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POIs near hotel
Saint John Turkish Orthodox Church (2 min)
Turkish Orthodox church in Karaköy representing an independent branch of Orthodox Christianity established in early 20th century.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (4 min)
Contemporary art museum featuring Turkish and international works from 20th century onwards. Open Tu-Th, Sa-Su 10-18, Fr 10-20.
Surp Pirgiç Catholic Church (5 min)
Armenian Catholic church serving the Catholic Armenian community in Istanbul with historical religious significance.
Church of Santa Maria Draperis (8 min)
17th-century Catholic church in Galata featuring baroque architecture and serving the Italian community.
The Museum of Innocence (8 min)
Museum dedicated to Orhan Pamuk's novel, displaying everyday objects from mid-20th century Istanbul in a restored mansion.
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Cafe «Pandan Karaköy suit» (3 min)
Mahallesi
Reviews22.12.2025
Lovely cafe. Sweet old lady who spoke little English but was very helpful and served us a delicious breakfast.
03.12.2025
I went for the cafe, never knew there was a hotel or smth. Anyway, the breakfast was delicious and not overpriced, the Bazlama was juicy and not too heavy for a breakfast. The Meneman and the fries were just so right but i ordered a Flat White but they got me a Cappuccino! They were so lovely though and i enjoyed it💖💖
07.09.2025
My husband and I are currently visiting Istanbul and stumbled across this lovely cafe within a 2 minute walk of our hotel. We both got the cheese omelet and it was so delicious!! Very reasonably priced at around 800 Turkish lira for the both of us. Everything even down to the honey and the butter were so fresh and tasted great. Definitely recommend for a quick bite in the morning
26.06.2025
We’ve been in Istanbul for five days. This was the best breakfast—authentic Turkish breakfast recommended by a local. It’s on a super cute street under a canopy of umbrellas. We highly recommend!
14.05.2025
Very loud on weekends, hard to sleep because of the music from bars around. Room is nice but they barely clean the rooms when you request it. Location is convenient if you don’t worry about the noise on weekends.
Cafe «Positano» (4 min)
Restaurant (5 min)
Frequently asked questions about Root Karaköy Hotel
What room types are available at Root Karaköy Hotel?
The hotel offers Economy Double room with city view, Standard Double room, Comfort Double room, Deluxe Double room, Deluxe Double room with Bosphorus view, Deluxe Double room with balcony, Premium Double room, and Suites.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
Yes, pets such as dogs and cats are allowed on request with a fee of approximately 23.37 USD per pet per day.
Does the hotel provide spa services?
Yes, spa services including sauna and Turkish bath are available for an additional fee.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is served as a Western and vegetarian buffet daily from 07:30 to 10:30, but it is not included in the room rate and must be paid at the property.
How far is the hotel from major landmarks and the airport?
The hotel is 1.5 km from the Egyptian Bazaar, 14 km from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, and close to landmarks like Saint John Turkish Orthodox Church (124 m) and Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (288 m).
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