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UNION HOTEL KARAKOY

Hotel within walking distance of Galata Bridge

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Reviews

9,8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Convenience store
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Porter/bellhop

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Elevator
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
The price is R1 375
R1 540 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Jan - 05 January 2025

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE-PARTIAL VIEW

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE - SEA VIEW

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

ANNEX JUNIOR SUITE

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (420)
The price is R1 939
R2 171 total
includes taxes & fees
05 Jan - 06 January 2025
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About the area

Map
Tersane Cd. 70, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34421

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 42 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 21 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 27 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 4 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 5 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dem Meyhane - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kuytu Balık - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mahkeme Lokantası - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Balıkçı Kemal'in Yeri - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roots Studio & Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

UNION HOTEL KARAKOY

When you stay at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower and Bosphorus. Also, Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Karakoy Tünel Station is 4 minutes and Karakoy Station is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, Farsi, Turkish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Parking

    • 24-hours off-site parking within 33 ft (EUR 10 per night)
    • Street parking available
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Grocery/convenience store

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per night (33 ft away; open 24 hours)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Hotel
UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Istanbul
UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does UNION HOTEL KARAKOY offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, UNION HOTEL KARAKOY does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?
No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 45 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Galata Bridge (5-min walk) and Grand Bazaar (1.1 mi), along with Taksim Square (1.5 mi) and Sultanahmet Square (1.5 mi).
What's the area around UNION HOTEL KARAKOY like?
UNION HOTEL KARAKOY is a short 4-minute walk from Karakoy Tünel Station and 6 minutes' walk from Galata Tower. Travelers say this hotel is in a good location.

UNION HOTEL KARAKOY Reviews

Reviews

9,8

Exceptional

9,8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9,4/10

Amenities

9,4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9,4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kai Xin, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property, on a busy main road though but please don't let that worry you, just bring ear plugs. The room we had was on floor 5 with a fabulous view over the river and the Sultanahmet district. The property was clean and the staff warm and friendly and genuinely interested in their guests and making sure they had everything needed. Berk, provided us with tea or coffee each morning if we wanted it at no extra charge. Lovely lad and we hope he enjoys his adventures in Slovakia next year. The location was excellent being at the foot of the hill for the Galata Tower, make sure you bring decent footwear. Great choice of eating places and a stone's throw from the Galata pier for ferries to the Asian side or the Galata bridge to get over to the Sultanahmet district where most of the big Mosques, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Market are. Overall, great hotel with great staff in a great location.
Fiona Isobel, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived our property late but Omar the night receptionist made us feel very welcomed, he had great energy and a positive attitude. He gave us lots of tips to navigate the city and was very helpful in arranging transportation etc. Rest of the staff was awesome as well whenever we needed anything. Hotel was situated near the tran station and was very convenient to reach to the main tourist destinations but yet not in a too touristy area. View from our room was stunning as well. Highly recommended!!
Royden, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place, location value
Great place, front is excellent!! Would stay again! Thank you
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is great for touristy activities, it’s in the middle of many spots and many public transportation stops. However, it also happens to be surrounded by some noisy hardware shops. The staff members were incredibly kind and provided unbeatable service. The lemonade was very tasty. There was no breakfast, but they had limited portions of simit and tea. The only thing was that there were several power outages (beyond the control of the hotel), at times for many hours. When the power is restored, everything turned on and the phone rang, which was alarming when it happened in the middle of the night.
Turan, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My request was well reflected. The night view from the 8th floor is so pretty. It is comfortable and nice. Karakoy Station is close, and the port is also close. It was easy to get to the old city, Taksim, Dolmabahce, Balat district, and the Asian district. The staff was very friendly. I went back with good memories of Turkey. I will choose this place next time I come.
JIYOUNG, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rubiela, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended: clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location
Maher, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended: clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location
Maher, 5-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Oscar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is in a great neighborhood, surrounded by stores that cater to workers (plumbing, electrical, etc) and you feel you are really in Istanbul. It’s a block from the bosphorous, between the metro and Galata bridges. Fantastic location, fantastic staff, clean and nice rooms, highly recommend!
Jennifer, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything is amazing. The stuff are super friendly and even give me a little gift. I will definitely be back.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Zarkhuna, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Great location. Would highly recommend!
Gene Alan, 4-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Union Hotel Karakoy is a great hotel in the heart of Karakoy. The building is newly renovated and looks beautiful. The staff are really what set the building apart though - the professionalism and quality of service were excellent. We interacted with Casim on a few occasions and he went above and beyond for us each time. The team is knowledgeable and attentive, providing info about the city and its many tourist attractions worth visiting. The location is great, being close enough to walk to nearly all major sites you'd want to check out in the city, including it's incredible food scene. That being said, it's on a fairly busy main road, which means the street traffic can be a bit loud overnight even with the windows closed. Overall, it's a great place to call home for a short stay in Istanbul, with wonderful resources as your disposal while there.
Nicholas, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in an ideal location to see the main sites of Istanbul while staying close to many restaurants. Excellent staff who upgraded us to a 6th floor room with an amazing view after we were let down by our transfer.
Joseph, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

all great !! specially the guys from reception where very helpful and kind with all the questions & more. Definitely will come back.
Bruno, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I can’t say enough good things about my stay here! Staff was great, very helpful, considerate, and even gave me a map with the run down of the area. My room was on the 6th floor and I had a beautiful view of the Bosphorus & mosque. Sunset and sunrise was absolutely beautiful! Location: The hotel is a short walking distance to Galata tower, cafes, shopping and the bridge. Located near public transportation and quick drive if you choose to use a taxi. Cleanliness : The room was VERY clean and had everything I needed. Safety: As a solo female traveler, there was never a time I didn’t feel safe, which was very important to me. I’m so grateful for the staff being so accommodating and welcoming. Assistance: They also help you book any tours and transportation. Also, I left something in the taxis van, they were able to call around and get in contact with the driver and recover my items. I was so grateful! If you’re looking for a safe, affordable, clean hotel, look no further.
Charlea, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay! We will be back
We will be back!! We absolutely loved our stay here. Staff, room, location, WiFi, everything was amazing!! We were a little worried of some past reviews saying it’s loud being on a main road but the windows they installed are great, once you close the window you hear basically nothing. We kept the window open for fresh air and still slept great.
Barry, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Overall okay but not worth the price
We took a room for 4 nights with a sea view, which was as expected, an impressive view. Check-in process was quick, and staff welcome was great. Overall, it was okay but for the price we paid it was not worth it and we did have some misadventures. Some of them below: 1) Noise level from street and especially from neighboring rooms was horrible!! You get used to the constant traffic noise from the street. But noise from other rooms is not acceptable. There is no insulation at all. You could hear anything happening around you. The first night we had some people staying next door and they were talking loudly non-stop until 3am. We have called reception twice to ask them to do something about it, but nothing changed. The other nights were still a bit better, but we could still hear ‘less noisy’ neighbors. This is unacceptable to have no insulation at all!!! 2) Second day: while we were out exploring the city, we received a message late afternoon from the hotel telling us that we needed to move rooms as there was an unexpected plumbing issue in the bathroom (pipe exploded). When we arrived, we were escorted to our room by a very unprofessional staff member. He would talk to us incredibly informally and make very bad jokes (this for the rest of our stay). One of the jokes was really racist. But the most important thing was that when we arrived in our room, some workers were already in with doors wide open and doing their things. We had to move our stuff while people were around us.
Paul, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptional. The area was close to all areas of interest. The room view was outstanding.
DOLORES, 5-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent service and staff is friendly and also clean anything you need the can help thanks 😎😎😎
Oybek, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simply Excellent!
This boutique hotel offers excellent service. Very clean with spectacular view. Staffs were very helpful and understanding. Easy access to all major attractions.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Located one block from the harbor within walking distance. Location is central with train and subway about half a mile away. We stayed on the sixth floor with a fantastic view. Hotel is small and does not provide eating facilities. Staff is family owned and operated, Price was very reasonable. I would stayed there again. They made arrangements for transportation to the airport for $25 per person and able to made money exchange from US dollars to Turkish dollars.
Clifford, 2-night romance trip
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