Fama Karaköy

Hotels
9.3 (315 reviews)
2 Arşın Sokak No:2/1 , Istanbul , tr

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Currency exchange
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Noise levels

Categories

Cleanliness
9.41
Rooms are described as very clean and well-kept.
Service
9.88
Staff are consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.92
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent, central location.
Room Quality
8.37
Some rooms are considered small, but well-equipped.
Amenities
8.9
Amenities are nice but could be expanded.
Value for Money
8.86
Value can vary; some mention high prices for smaller rooms.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Breakfasts are frequently praised for quality and variety.
Overall Experience
9.68
Based on overall positive sentiments across reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:53

Property Description

Central Location in Istanbul
Fama Karaköy, situated in the heart of Istanbul, offers easy access to major attractions like Spice Bazaar, Taksim Square, and Basilica Cistern, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Modern Amenities and Services
Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with air-conditioned rooms equipped with essential amenities such as a desk, minibar, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. The 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, and concierge service ensure convenience throughout the stay.

Nearby Landmarks
Conveniently located near Galata Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Istiklal Street, Fama Karaköy provides an ideal base for discovering the vibrant culture and history of Istanbul.

Ready to experience the best of Istanbul? Book your stay at Fama Karaköy now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 315 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.68
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Jozef couple sk
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Mikhail family_with_children ru
10
Pros:

Отличное местоположение. Хороший завтрак. Доброжелательный песонал. В номере чисто, есть всё необходимое.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Rūta solo_traveller lt
9
Great value for money, room quality exceeding expectations
Pros:

Honestly, this place looks better in real life than in the pictures. You get a great, well furnished, small room, with good quality bedding, perfectly fine bathroom. There is everything you might need. The staff in the check-in desk were kind and gave me extra tea packets as I was feeling sick, I also kindly borrowed an umbrella from the staff member for a day. It's definitely a great choice and great value for money in this area. I walked both to Istanbul Modern and also to the other part of the city via Galata bridge, perfect location for those who like to explore the town by foot and just wander around. The windows of the room also open quite wide if you prefer to air out the room with some fresh air.

Cons:

Nothing, it was a great short stay.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Nadine couple lb
9
Pros:

Özgür, the receptionist, was extremely helpful and friendly. He made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. The rest of the staff were also warm.

The hotel was very comfortable, and everything was well organized. I will truly miss the coffee! It was so good!

I will definitely book again on my next visit. 😊

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Tangen couple us
10
Pros:

Location was great! I was worried about the room size but it was perfectly reasonable for two people!

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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deborah solo_traveller us
10
My favorite place in Istanbul.
Pros:

I almost hate to say how much I like this hotel after 5 stays. I want to be able to book again, but they deserve to be full all the time. I will have to take my chances.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Francesco solo_traveller fr
8
2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple it
10
Pros:

Fama Karaköy è stata una bellissima scoperta!
Il personale è davvero gentile e disponibile. Sicuramente, se torneremo a Istanbul, sceglieremo ancora questo hotel.
La posizione è perfetta: il centro di Karaköy è a pochissimi passi e si può facilmente girare a piedi, anche per raggiungere Piazza Taksim.
Le stanze sono meravigliose, di lusso, ben organizzate, pulite e curate nei minimi dettagli.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Diego Armando couple es
9
Hotel pequeño, atención excepcional.
Pros:

Hotel pequeño muy bien localizado cerca al Barrio de Galata. La atención del personal en especial de Álex, fue excepcional. ¡Felicidades!

Cons:

El suelo de nuestra habitación estaba algo deteriorado. El desayuno era exactamente igual todos los días. Con algo de mayor variedad seria mejor.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Emanuele couple ie
9
Consigliato!
Pros:

Piccolo hotel in posizione strategica per vedere tutti i quartieri di Istanbul.
La camera è stata pulita tutti i giorni con cambio asciugamani.
Staff cordiale e sorridente.

Cons:

La nostra camera era all’ultimo piano e quindi si riscaldava molto durante il giorno, purtroppo l’aria condizionata si può accendere solo con la chiave e non puoi lasciarla accesa se non sei in camera.
In ogni caso, al rientro in camera si riusciva a raffreddarla in circa 10 minuti.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Yoann solo_traveller fr
9
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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DrSabeen couple sa
9
Pros:

It was good and nice stay, location was very good and everything is nearby.

Cons:

The rooms are very small difficult to move and place luggage.

2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Mokhov solo_traveller ru
10
2026-01-14 via Nuitee
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Irma couple tr
8
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Nizami family_with_children es
9
2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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razvan couple ro
8
Pros:

Very good breakfast, good location

Cons:

Very Small rooms, don’t bring a large baggage

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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RamNez family_with_children at
10
Pros:

Our stay at Fama Karaköy was a very pleasant experience. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and professional, and they were always willing to assist us with anything we needed.
Special thanks to Ms. Hatice, who prepared a fresh and complete breakfast every morning. She was very kind, attentive, and welcoming.
The hotel’s location is excellent, with easy access to many important areas of the city. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Mario couple de
10
Pros:

Wirklich sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal. Wir hatten kein Frühstück gebucht, aber stets Cay und hausgemachte türkische Delikatessen geschenkt bekommen. Der Flughafentransfer wurde für uns organisiert, kam aber erst nachdem die reguläre Check-out Zeit vorüber war, uns wurde direkt angeboten, dass wir auch noch länger bis zur Abholung im Zimmer bleiben können (late Check out). Das gebuchte Frühstück, das andere Gäste hatten, sah sehr gut und umfangreich aus. Die Lage ist perfekt für alle Sehenswürdigkeiten. Die Zimmer sind zwar recht klein, dafür aber hochwertig ausgestattet und sauber. Sehr hochwertige Seife und Duschgel. Guter Wasserdruck und Temperatur.

Cons:

Nur vier Nächte 🥲

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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Martin couple de
9
An amazing place to stay in Istanbul. 100% recommended!
2026-01-02 via Nuitee
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Zina solo_traveller fr
9
Je recommande vraiment à 100% emplacement idéal et personnel incroyable
Pros:

J’ai adoré l’emplacement mais surtout le personnel qui était adorable, chaleureux et la petite attention pour le nouvel an qui était adorable. La chambre était nickel et faite proprement tous les jours

Cons:

J’ai moins aimé le petit déjeuner où le plat principal était cuisiné par une dame ravissante et merveilleuse tous les jours mais ça manquait d’options et de choix

2026-01-01 via Nuitee