Karaköy

Istanbul

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Galata Tower

9.2/10 (22,373 reviews)
Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.
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Things to do

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show

￥4,739
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Night Show
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Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option

￥1,669
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Sunset Option
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch

￥3,709
per adult
Istanbul: Princes Islands Tour with Hotel Transfer & Lunch
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show

￥4,729
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show
Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus

￥4,812
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Istanbul: Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show from Istanbul

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show

￥5,191
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Night Show
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Karaköy Hotel Deals

Port Bosphorus Hotel

Port Bosphorus Hotel

4 out of 5
Kilicali Pasa Mah. Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥21,609 per night from Sep 12 to Sep 13
￥21,609
￥24,250 total
Sep 12 - Sep 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Port Bosphorus Hotel
The Peninsula Istanbul

The Peninsula Istanbul

5 out of 5
Karakoy, Kemankes Karamustafapasa Mah. Istanbul
The price is ￥127,049 per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
￥127,049
￥148,483 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Grand Bazaar are ...
The Peninsula Istanbul
DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Bereketzade Mahallesi Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥21,510 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
￥21,510
￥23,876 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (787 reviews)
"Excelente atención y limpieza, respecto al lenguaje falta español para aquellos a quienes se nos dificulta el inglés, pero en general todos los servicios son buenos y es grato el recibimiento con una sonrisa y amabilidad, gracias a cada uno."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

DeCamondo Galata, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Pera Bosphorus Hotel

Pera Bosphorus Hotel

Kemankes Karamustafa Pasa Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥23,688 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
￥23,688
￥26,294 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Galata Tower and Taksim Square are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (279 reviews)
"staff were nice and friendly, the only issue is the parking is too expensive"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Pera Bosphorus Hotel
Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

5 out of 5
Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥50,011 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
￥50,011
￥55,512 total
Sep 20 - Sep 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,353 reviews)
"The most beautiful hotel with amazing service!"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul
The Marmara Taksim

The Marmara Taksim

5 out of 5
Taksim Square Istanbul Istanbul
The price is ￥30,683 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
￥30,683
￥34,058 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Istanbul. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Property was wonderful . Pool was awesome ."

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2026

The Marmara Taksim
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Where to stay in Karaköy

Find the best Karaköy areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Karaköy
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Sultanahmet

Enjoy the popular shops in Sultanahmet. Blue Mosque is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sultanahmet Station or Cemberlitas Station to see more of Istanbul.

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Taksim

Taksim Square and Bosphorus are top sights in Taksim, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Taksim Station or Findikli Station to see more sights in the area.

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Büyükada

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Kadıköy

Spend some time visiting places like Bosphorus while getting to know Kadıköy, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Bahariye Station or Acibadem Station to see more of the area.

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Beşiktaş

Travelers choose Beşiktaş for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nispetiye Station or Etiler Station and check out top sights like Bosphorus.

Karaköy

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