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)

Marvel at Istanbul's natural and architectural beauty from this medieval watchtower.

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)

NZ$151
per adult
Full-Day Journey Between Two Continent of Istanbul (by Boat&Bus)
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket

NZ$76
per adult
Istanbul: Galata Tower Entry Ticket
Making Turkish Coffee on Sand & Fortune Telling Workshop

Turkish Coffee on Sand Workshop: Fortune Telling & Gift Set

NZ$48
per adult
98% 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

NZ$112
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

NZ$59
per adult
Istanbul: Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop with Turkish Delight
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks

NZ$58
per adult
Istanbul: Sunset or Day Small-Group Yacht Cruise with Snacks
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Our pick of the best Karaköy Hotel Deals

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bankalar Caddesi No:8, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$235 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
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! (460 reviews)
"Great staff great service"

Reviewed on 14 Mar. 2025

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Ferman Port Hotel - Special Class
Ferman Port Hotel - Special Class
Kara Mustafa Pasa Mahallesi, Eristeci Sokak, No: 1, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$290 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
NZ$290
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (325 reviews)
""Netflix" didn't work though installed on TV in my room"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Ferman Port Hotel - Special Class
The Peninsula Istanbul
The Peninsula Istanbul
5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah., Kemankes Caddesi N 34, Beyoglu, Istanbul
The price is NZ$1,320 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$1,320
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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! (52 reviews)
Amazing stay in Istanbul
"Peninsula Istanbul wowed us! The rooms were the most high tech of any of the many 5 star hotels I've stayed in my day. I LOVED the tech in the rooms, and everything about this hotel, from decor, to service, to the location and furnishings. It was a perfect place to explore Istanbul, and we fell in ..."

Reviewed on 18 Mar. 2025

The Peninsula Istanbul
Galatahan Hotel
Galatahan Hotel
Bankalar Cd. 22, Istanbul, Istanbul
The price is NZ$102 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 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! (517 reviews)
"Very nice place. Near the bus stop. Rooms are small but nicely organized so you won't feel it. Would visit again"

Reviewed on 21 Mar. 2025

Galatahan Hotel
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus
5 out of 5
Kemankes Caddesi No: 57-59, Karaköy - Beyoglu, Istanbul
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$304 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,003 reviews)
"my experience was mixed. The “Superior” room I booked was somewhat disappointing, as it overlooked a noisy back street, which didn’t align with my expectations of a superior view. However, the hotel’s strengths comes through in other areas. The breakfast area on the top floor offered breathtaking ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar. 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 NZ$431 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$431
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Very good"

Reviewed on 20 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. Taksim Square is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sishane-Zemin Metro Station or Tophane Station to see more of Istanbul.

Beyoğlu
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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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