Karaköy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Galata Tower featuring night scenes, a bay or harbour and a ferry
Galata Tower featuring a city, cruising and general coastal views
Galata Tower showing heritage architecture and a city
Galata Tower showing a river or creek, a bridge and a city
Karaköy

Popular places to visit

Galata Tower

Galata Tower

4/5(64 reviews)

Standing for over 650 years, this imposing cylindrical lookout point continues to offer special views over the city of Istanbul.

Galata Tower
SALT Galata

SALT Galata

You can browse the exhibits at SALT Galata, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

SALT Galata
Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Enjoy an outing to Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam during your stay in Istanbul. Visit the area's stunning cathedral or amble around its seaside.

Kilic Ali Pasha Hamam

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

5/5(1 review)

Explore the waterfront in Istanbul with a trip to Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal. Add the area's notable monuments or shops to your travel plans.

Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

You can browse the exhibits at Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Istanbul. Visit the area's shops or amble around its seaside.

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Mixer Art Gallery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Mixer Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Istanbul. Add the area's notable monuments or stunning cathedral to your travel plans.

Mixer Art Gallery

Activities

Full Day Istanbul City Tour by Europe and Asia

Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)

AU$134
per adult
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

AU$67
per adult
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket
Making Turkish Coffee on Sand & Fortune Telling Workshop

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

AU$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets

AU$83
per adult
Istanbul: Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Guided Tour w/ Tickets
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with a Mosaic Lamp Artist

Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Turkish Delight

AU$55
per adult
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Turkish Delight
Istanbul Perfume Workshop with a Professional & Bosphorus

Istanbul Perfume Workshop with a Professional

AU$61
per adult
Istanbul Perfume Workshop with a Professional
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Our pick of the best Karaköy Hotel Deals

Triada Hotel Karakoy
Triada Hotel Karakoy
Hoca Tahsin Sk. No:6, Kara Mustafa Kemankes Mah., Karakoy, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$136 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$136
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (362 reviews)
"Hotel is in the center of Karakoy neighborhood couple blocks to Galata Tower-Mezquitas-Bosforo and Restaurants"

Reviewed on 30 Sep. 2024

Triada Hotel Karakoy
The Peninsula Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah., Kemankes Caddesi N 34, Beyoglu, Istanbul
The price is AU$1,032 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$1,032
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Topkapi Palace are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
"Just the taxi service was not very good as we request a biger one and need to stay waiting for a standar car."

Reviewed on 31 Dec. 2024

The Peninsula Istanbul
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:8, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$214 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
"Great staff great service"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Galatahan Hotel
Galatahan Hotel
Bankalar Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is AU$82 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$82
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (506 reviews)
"It was a pleasant stay, our room view is the Galata Tower! Very picturesque. Will definitely come back!"

Reviewed on 6 Mar. 2025

Galatahan Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
5 out of 5
Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul
The price is AU$251 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (988 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
5 out of 5
Suzer Plaza, Askerocagi Caddesi, No:6, Elmadag/Sisli, Istanbul
The price is AU$393 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$393
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Hotel is beautiful. Stuff very helpful and nice. Access to Netflix 😀"

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul
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Other neighbourhoods around Karaköy

Galata Tower featuring cruising, general coastal views and a city

Galata

Travellers choose Galata for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Karakoy Tünel Station and check out top sights like Galata Tower.

Galata
Galata Tower featuring a bay or harbour, night scenes and a ferry

Beyoğlu

Enjoy the popular shops in Beyoğlu. Galata Tower is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Eminönü

Known for its breathtaking beach views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eminönü. Check out top attractions like Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus, and jump on the metro at Eminonu Station or Beyazit Station to see more of the city.

Eminönü
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Sirkeci

Travellers choose Sirkeci for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Sirkeci Station or Eminonu Station and check out top sights like Grand Bazaar.

Sirkeci
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Taksim

4/5(72 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Taksim. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more of Istanbul.

Taksim
Blue Mosque which includes a fountain, a mosque and a pond

Sultanahmet

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Blue Mosque to Hagia Sophia – discover Sultanahmet, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Sultanahmet

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