Root Karaköy Bosphorus Hotel & Spa

Hotels
8.4 (3007 reviews)
Necatibey Caddesi No:95 , Istanbul , TR

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Helpful staff
Cool design
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor food options
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.29
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathroom and room state.
Service
9.76
Several reviews highlighted the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.8
The location was consistently praised as excellent, close to major attractions.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed reviews on room quality, with some mentioning discomfort and a lack of proper furniture.
Amenities
9.28
The amenities were generally well-received with specific mentions of good breakfast options.
Value for Money
8.74
Value for money reflects a decent stay, but some issues may detract from overall satisfaction.
Food and Beverage
5.79
Poor experiences were reported regarding the breakfast quality and options.
Overall Experience
9.26
Mixed overall experience but positively balanced by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:48

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Root Karaköy offers a range of upscale amenities including a fitness centre, a restaurant, and a bar for guests to unwind and indulge during their stay. The hotel's concierge service and 24-hour front desk ensure that guests' needs are promptly met, while the complimentary WiFi and room service add convenience and comfort to their experience.

Elegant and Comfortable Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room at Root Karaköy is thoughtfully designed with modern furnishings and essential amenities such as a coffee machine, minibar, and flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms are equipped with a shower, and some rooms feature a terrace with stunning city views, providing guests with a luxurious and comfortable retreat.

Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated in the heart of Istanbul, Root Karaköy offers easy access to popular landmarks including the Spice Bazaar, Taksim Square, and Galata Tower. With Taksim Metro Station nearby and Istanbul Airport just a short distance away, guests can explore the city with convenience and ease during their stay at the hotel.

Book your stay at Root Karaköy now for a memorable and luxurious experience in Istanbul.

Important information:

We are proud to be İstanbul Mordern Art Museum’s official sponsor Hotel.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IST

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 3007 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.29
Service: 9.76
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 9.28
Value for Money: 8.74
Food and Beverage: 5.79
Overall Experience: 9.26
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Dirk • couple • be
8
A good price quality hotel in a very nice, lively but quit location. Just what we needed.
Pros:

The staff is 100% service oriented. We arrived late and got our room assigned. The next morning we realized the room wasn't to our like, dark, limited space to sit, so we went to reception with our remark. Without hesitation, the showed us 2 other rooms and we moved in there without problems. The breakfast area is maybe not the most pristine location, but its clean and the staff is wonderful. Pleanty of advice on what to do, where to go and how to go. Just perfect.

Cons:

Nothing really, except the room the first night, but see above.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • za
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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ze rocha • solo_traveller • pt
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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ibrahim • couple • nl
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ogün Gökseli • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Personeel was erg behulpzaam. Leuke sfeer, prachtige uitzicht op de dak waar een uitgebreide ontbijt werdt geserveerd.

Cons:

Niks

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Abdullah • couple • qa
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • extended_group • fi
8
Lovely hotel!
Pros:

Clean hotel in Karaköy with lots to see and lots of nice restaurants nearby. Nicely decorated hotel and great location if you want to explore all around Istanbul. Very nice staff and good breakfast on the roof terrace with great views. A great way to start the day! Comfortable beds and the room was cleaned well every day.

Cons:

The hotel is a bit worn out. Very dark and narrow stairwells. Poor soundproofing in the windows, unfortunately all the noise from the street could be heard all night. Luckily I am a good sleeper despite the noise from the street at night! We had the comfort room and it was quite small for two persons. For some reason, there was only a few channels on the TV. I don't mean that I came there to watch TV, but in the morning it is nice to watch different channels during the morning routine, which I am used to when traveling.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Rachida • solo_traveller • nl
6
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Bhargavi • solo_traveller • ae
10
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Location & Wonderful Staff
Pros:

We had a wonderful stay at Root Hotel Karaköy! The location is absolutely fantastic — right in the heart of Karaköy, surrounded by plenty of cafés, restaurants and shisha spots, with Galata just a short and enjoyable walk away.

What really stood out was the hotel staff. They were so friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout our stay, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Karaköy is such a great area to stay in if you want to explore Istanbul, with so much within walking distance while still having a lovely neighbourhood feel.

Definitely recommend staying here and would happily come back!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Akanksha • couple • ae
7
Pros:

Amazing location. Surrounded by the best caves and restaurants, close to Tram and Ferry. The staff is super lovely and such a cool vibe to the place !

Cons:

The breakfast is disappointing. Limited and repeat options, toaster doesn’t work. Also our room had no door in the bathroom which was uncomfortable.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
Асият • family_with_children • kz
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Melek • couple • nl
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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abdelkader • solo_traveller • fr
10
Great hotel, great location. Thank you for Veli for the lovely breakfast
Pros:

Great hotel, great location. Thank you for Veli for the lovely breakfast

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Haopu • couple • ca
8
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Pantu • couple • ro
8
Pros:

PER ansamblu a fost ok

Cons:

Nu am primit camera pe care am plătit-o ,următoarea zi mi-au dat camera pe care am rezervat-o și nu am primit factura .

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Seham • couple • sa
10
نظيف،طاقم متعاون ، الاماكن السياحيه قريبة جداً
Pros:

انه نظيف والطاقم متعاون وترحيبهم رائع جداً

Cons:

الغرفه الاولى كانت جداً ضيقه مو نفس المتوقع لدرجة ماقدرت افتح شناطي واخذ راحتي بس اليوم الثاني غيروها لي للغرفه اوسع وارتحت بس كل شي ثاني كان حلو ونظيف وقريب من الاماكن السياحيه والبحر

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kashif • family_with_children • sa
10
Cons:

I love to stay again in Root Hotel as the Manager name call mr welly was very good for hia hospitality

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ragad • extended_group • sa
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Murat • couple • fr
6
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee