Fama Karakoy

Hotel with bar/lounge, near Bosphorus

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Fama Karakoy puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Galata Tower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Istiklal Avenue and Galataport are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Karakoy Station is steps away and Karakoy Tünel Station is 3 minutes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
$75
The current price is $83 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a wooden side table, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, a walk-in closet, and a sliding door to the bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A building with a green roof, satellite dishes, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Arsin Sk. 2, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galata Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Galataport - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 54 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 6 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 9 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 18 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 2 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 3 min walk
  • Tophane Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Gümrük - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meşhur Balıkçı Eyüp Usta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Özsüt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beyoğlu - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Endam İstanbul - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Fama Karakoy

  • Fama Karakoy puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Galata Tower. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and continental breakfast is available daily. Also, Istiklal Avenue and Galataport are within just a 10-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: Karakoy Station is steps away and Karakoy Tünel Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Fama Karakoy Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was made with care and was exceptional in quality. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice little hotel right in the middle of Karakoy, but away from the noise of Mumhane street. Very clean, comfortable and the staff is super helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!!! So close to everything. The staff were so nice and helpful - they gave us many recommendations! Would highly recommend!
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6/10 Good

The staff was very courteous. The room was clean although somewhat noisy at times do to the AC/heat unit located in the balcony.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel visit ever!!! The breakfast was amazing, the property was very clean and cozy. The staff treated you like family. We had are going to miss them dearly. Also great location easy walking to scenic places or very short transit ride. Close to metro .. very peaceful just off the busier streets. You can't go wrong with this hotel!!! So highly recommend it
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT

EXCELLENT CHOICE. THE BEST LOCATION. AN GREAT ATENTION THE STAFF VERY KINDLY.. BOUTIQUE HOTEL. TURKISH COFFE AND MORE GERY DAY AS AN COMPLEMNTARY.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed four nights at this small and cozy hotel and really enjoyed it. The hotel looked clean and well kept, just like in the photos. Our room was small but clean and practical. Despite its size, it had everything we needed, and the air conditioning worked well. The location is excellent. Through an underpass, you can reach both the T1 tram and the Tünel funicular without crossing any busy streets. The tram takes you straight to Eminönü, Sultanahmet or Kabataş, and the Tünel brings you up to Istiklal Caddesi. Karaköy harbor, Galata Tower and Galataport are all just minutes away on foot. The staff deserves special praise. They were exceptionally helpful, always smiling and happy to assist. The breakfast was exceptional. Everything was served to us at the table. It felt special and the quality was great. Like in any central city hotel, some sounds from outside can be heard at times. We slept well all four nights, so this is only worth mentioning for those who are very sensitive to noise. We would definitely stay here again. I can recommend this hotel to anyone who values cleanliness and a central location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location and a very quiet hotel despite being just a block from all the traffic and noise. Very clean and modern room and super nice and helpful staff. Perfect location to get around both on foot and close to public transportation. Very nice bathroom but sink and toilet seat is crammed in so if you are like me 182cm long you can not sit straight which was a bit inconvenient. Very quiet from outside, but sounds from corridor could be heard very clear. There is a gap between door and floor. But hotel is small and not much movement so it never bothered me. Location is perfect for first time visitors to Istanbul where you can spend a day in the outside chaos and noise and come home to a comfortable and quiet room. Very good and quiet A/C. Tried to communicate with the hotel before arrival both via two different a-mail addresses and via here at Hotels,com but there was no reply making me a bit nervous before arriving. But understand after talking to them that calling them on the phone is best option. Did not tried their breakfast so can not comment on that. I will definitely book this again if I come back.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at FAMA Karaköy are incredibly friendly and go above and beyond to ensure a great experience. They do an excellent job of keeping the hotel rooms spotless. In fact, this hotel is the cleanest I’ve ever stayed in, and I’ve been to many high-end, expensive hotels. When it comes to helpfulness, the staff truly excels. I lost my wallet during my stay, and they were incredibly supportive—they checked everywhere, asked surrounding shops, reviewed security cameras, and did everything possible. Fortunately, my wallet was found. The cleaning staff is also outstanding, always maintaining high standards. I would definitely return to this hotel and highly recommend it to fellow travelers.
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8/10 Very good

Nothing special. Their elevator is broken. I got stuck in the elevator twice
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect

Great people, great room, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Treated like family
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8/10 Very good

G Smith

Very nice stay The room was clean along with the bathroom Breakfast also nice with friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

So close to Galate Bridge but also on a side-street so it is very convenient and not noisy at the same time. It is a very short walking distance to T1 Tram so you can easily go to Old City. The hotel is very new and the staffs are very helpful too. I definitely will stay here if I go to Istanbul again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely boutique hotel

We moved to this hotel after having a miserable couple of days at a different one in the area and wow it was the right decision! Loved everything about this hotel, from the boutique feel (11 rooms total!) to the extremely welcoming staff (got served coffee and cake at check in) to the nice little rooms and comfortable beds. Soundproofing is also very good considering the very busy location (its position off the main road in a quiet side street definitely a plus). Overall a great experience!
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6/10 Good

It was great and friendly service. But the water took time to get warm and low-power. It was said to be water bottle in the room but none and the bar seemed not to be opened... But super nice interior and friendly staff!
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2/10 Poor

Hotel non reachable الفندق لا تستطيعون الوصول اليه

We couldn’t reach the hotel And we booked another hotel The hotel non reachable and when we talked with the staff they told us to park 5-7 min away and pay for it When we ask about the luggage they didn’t answer and didn’t show us these to the hotel We spent 45 min going round and around looking for the hotel but no use 😡😡😡 We could see the parking but couldn’t reach the hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

정말 훌륭한 호텔입니다. 가지안테프에서 제일 좋은 호텔이라고 생각합니다. 조식도 정말 훌륭합니다. 다음에 반드시 다시 머무를 예정입니다.
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8/10 Very good

Karakoy ve taksim tarafinda gezmek icin 1 gece konakladik. Kisa sureli konaklama icin yeterli. Oda temiz, banyosu da kullanisliydi. Personel yardimciydi
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10/10 Exceptional

フロントスタッフが親切で部屋も清潔でした。アメニティに歯ブラシはないので、持参することをおすすめします。すぐ近くに観光地があるため、夜遅くまで楽しめます。
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10/10 Exceptional

Temiz oda, çalışanlar güleryüzlü
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10/10 Exceptional

Oda gayet temizdi. Çalışanlar çok güleryüzlü ve ilgiliydi. Kısa da olsa çok keyifli bir konaklama oldu, teşekkürler :)
Verified review

8/10 Very good

İşletme çok merkezi bir konumdadır. Karaköy iskelesine 5 dakika yürüme mesafesindedir.
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfekte Lage für einen Städtetrip, sehr zentral aber trotzdem ruhig, da das Hotel in einer Seitenstraße ohne Autoverkehr liegt. Super nette Mitarbeiter, saubere Zimmer. Rundum ein klasse Preis/Leistungs-Verhältnis.
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10/10 Exceptional

Le personnel a été très attentif à nos demandes, l’hôtel est très bien situé, j’ai passé un excellent séjour dans cet hôtel 😍
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8/10 Very good

Ótima opção para passagem rápida econômica

Hotel com ótima localização! Quarto e banheiro pequenos mas confortáveis! Otimo para uma passagens breve, atendentes muito atenciosos.