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9.6/10Excellent208 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/10 9.8
Service10.0/10 10.0
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About Union Hotel Karakoy
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of UNION HOTEL KARAKOY. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.
Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free long-distance calls. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Galata Bridge - 0. 4 km / 0. 3 mi- Galata Tower - 0.
5 km / 0. 3 mi- Golden Horn - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Bosphorus - 0. 5 km / 0. 3 mi- Karakoy Pier - 0. 6 km / 0. 4 mi- Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal - 0. 7 km / 0.
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4 mi- Istiklal Avenue - 0. 8 km / 0. 5 mi- Egyptian Bazaar - 1. 1 km / 0. 7 mi- Pera Palace Hotel - 1. 2 km / 0. 7 mi- Eminönü Square - 1. 3 km / 0. 8 mi- Eminonu Pier - 1.
3 km / 0. 8 mi- Galataport - 1. 5 km / 0. 9 mi- Süleymaniye Mosque - 1. 7 km / 1 mi- Grand Bazaar - 1. 8 km / 1. 1 mi- Taksim Square - 2. 1 km / 1. 3 mi.
The nearest airports are: Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 45. 5 km / 28. 3 mi Istanbul Airport (IST) - 39 km / 24.
3 mi With a stay at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galata Bridge and Taksim Square. This hotel is 1. 8 mi (2. 9 km) from Grand Bazaar and 2. 2 mi (3. 6 km) from Topkapi Palace.
With a stay at UNION HOTEL KARAKOY in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Galata Bridge and Taksim Square. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Grand Bazaar and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Topkapi Palace.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and electric kettles, as well as phones with free long-distance calls. Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
anytime
Check-out until
12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
Guest will receive an email before arrival 5 days
Professional property host/manager
Onsite COVID-19 testing (PCR) is available
Minimum age for COVID-19 test requirement: 18
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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Special Instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with 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.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
- Property Registration Number 22473
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
- Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per night(33 ft away; open 24 hours)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
English
Farsi
Turkish
Nearby attractions
Galata Bridge
0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Galata Tower
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Golden Horn
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bosphorus
0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Istanbul Cruise Ship Terminal
0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Istiklal Avenue
0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Egyptian Bazaar
1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Pera Palace Hotel
1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Eminönü Square
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Galataport
1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Süleymaniye Mosque
1.7 km / 1 mi
Grand Bazaar
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Taksim Square
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Gülhane Park
2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Column of Constantine
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 16
- hotel
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Bellboy service
- Lift access
- TV lounge
Upon availability
Room types
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JUNIOR SUITE ANNEXJUNIOR SUITE • ANNEXJSU.AX
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- Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
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- JUNIOR SUITE
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- ANNEX
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JUNIOR SUITE ANNEX
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- JUNIOR SUITE
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- ANNEX
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Room code: JSU.AX
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room code: DBL.ST
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- STANDARD
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- Room
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Room code: ROO.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBL.DB-SU
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- DOUBLE
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- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: DBL.DB-SU
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
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- QUEEN SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.QN
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DOUBLE WITH VIEWSDOUBLE • WITH VIEWSDBL.WV
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- WITH VIEWS
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DOUBLE WITH VIEWS
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- WITH VIEWS
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Room code: DBL.WV
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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- Double or Twin
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- STANDARD
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Room SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWRoom • SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWROO.RV-SU
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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- Room
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- SUPERIOR RIVER VIEW
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWDOUBLE • SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWDBL.RV-SU
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Room SUPERIORRoom • SUPERIORROO.SU
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Double or Twin SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR RIVER VIEWDBT.RV-SU
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Union Hotel Karakoy
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Wajid
Location is excellent. Friendly staff. Cleanliness. However , it can be a bit noisy.
Bessedik
Très bon hôtel
Steven
This is a great hotel, clean, comfortable and near excellent tram and metro connections.
The staff are fabulous and really helpful.
Being near to Galatas tower there are a large number of eating and dining options nearby.
The only drawback is if you are placed in the annex there are two flights of stairs to negotiate before you get to the lift.
The staff are fabulous and really helpful.
Being near to Galatas tower there are a large number of eating and dining options nearby.
The only drawback is if you are placed in the annex there are two flights of stairs to negotiate before you get to the lift.
Humera
Our stay was exceptional from start to finish. The room was spotless, comfortable, and very well maintained. As a loyal customer, we were pleasantly surprised to receive a complimentary room upgrade, which made our experience even more special.
The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Their warm hospitality truly stood out and made us feel valued throughout our stay.
The location was also excellent, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and conveniences nearby, making it easy to explore the area and find everything we needed.
Overall, everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this hotel and look forward to returning again in the future.
The staff were friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything we needed. Their warm hospitality truly stood out and made us feel valued throughout our stay.
The location was also excellent, with plenty of shops, restaurants, and conveniences nearby, making it easy to explore the area and find everything we needed.
Overall, everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this hotel and look forward to returning again in the future.
Lizandra
Great no frills hotel. Location is safe and excellent for first time visitors because the train and ferries are so close. They have snacks, coffee, and water in the AM which I appreciated. Staff was very friendly and helped coordinate airport transfers & tours. My only complaint was the street noise could be heard in the AM. We were on the 2nd floor and slept with white noise through the night. Would stay here again.
ROSA
Excellent ! Highly recommend it. We loved the city view in front of Bósforo. Room was comfortable. The staff is amazing, day and night. Always providing helpful tips, great recommendations and making reservations for you. Location could not be better 5 minutes to Galata tower hill and across from old Istanbul. Would definitely come back.
James
Great
Mohammed
Best hotel
Byeong
Good proximity to old town and sea side whete can find good restaurants. Very celan and all staff were very kind and suppotive. Highly recommended.
Mohammed
Great Cozy Hotel. I recommend it for couples only.
Everything was perfect during our stay.
Everything was perfect during our stay.
Patrick
Very friendly and helpful staff!
Ziad
Great hospitality and service, affordable and good location close to Galata
Miguel
Very good views of the Bosphorus from the top floors of the hotel!
Luiz
Great views (if you select the junior suites with view) at reasonable price however this is a boutique hotel meaning there's no common area like balcony or separate space to sit or lounge and no breakfast. Hotel has two separate buildings, the rooms with the views will be at the adjacent building which is a side entrance at an alley, you will have to climb up one floor of stairs (tight and inconvenient) to get to a small elevator which can take you to your floor. The staff were very friendly though. I think they advertised it as soundproof room but I could still hear much of the busy city despite being in the 7th floor with the soundproof windows. I only recommend staying here if you select the annex junior suite (sea view) which made up for the incovenience otherwise it's not worth it.
NATALIA
Since we arrived at the hotel they made us feel welcome. The room is spacious. A lot of light and clean. The staff explained and suggest restaurants around. The hotel is 5 minutes walking to the tram which takes you to all the mosque and all the tourist places and Also de funicular that takes you to İstiklal avenue. The metro and the ferry ( Asia to Europe) also is 8 minutes walking. The hotel offers shuttle to the airport 45Eur. I will definitely come back to the hotel in the future.
Lance
The staff was so friendly and so helpful with scheduling my airport shuttles, suggestions of where to visit in the city, and even offering me a delicious homemade lemonade after I returned from a hot Istanbul day of walking around. Service felt very personal, and rooms were exactly as advertised. Great connections to the metro and walkable to everywhere.
Enkhtamir
The location is good, but the images are too good. In real rooms, they are very small.
Bisher
It was nice staying there
Faicel
A very good hotel!
Clean rooms and a beautiful view to watch the Bosphorus.
Staff are welcoming, kind, and always ready to help.
Highly recommend for anyone visiting!
Clean rooms and a beautiful view to watch the Bosphorus.
Staff are welcoming, kind, and always ready to help.
Highly recommend for anyone visiting!
silviu
It's the ideal location if you like to walk to discover Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Galata Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, İstiklal Avenue, excellent rooftop terrasse restaurants and many, many more other beautiful places. Get the superior room for a better view.
Ersin
Views were great and the room very clean and spacious. Would definitely stay again. Location is close to the Galata area
Allison
We stayed at the Union Hotel Karaköy on our second stay in Istanbul and are very happy we did! It allowed us to see a different side of the city being in close proximity to the Galata Tower, Taksim Square, and the Galata Bridge. Our room overlooked the Golden Horn offering spectacular views. The front desk staff were extremely helpful (especially Omar) and our room was very clean and safe.
Alain
Excellent staff. Professional
Talal
Staff are very helpful & hospitable, No sound proofing at all, tiny elevator, industrial equipment shops all around it
giovanni
Large room
Convent to all areas
MAZLUM
Friendly
Clean
Nice view
Clean
Nice view
Andrew
Fantastic staff, loud street noise but comfortable
The staff at this hotel are wonderful. Ana and Ahmed checked us in, and were extremely friendly and great to talk to. They gave us great suggestions, and were lovely to talk to about life in Istanbul generally.
Our one issue was that the street noise was pretty noticeable throughout the night. Otherwise, the room was nice and comfortable. And the view was incredible! We would stay here again if we return to Istanbul
Our one issue was that the street noise was pretty noticeable throughout the night. Otherwise, the room was nice and comfortable. And the view was incredible! We would stay here again if we return to Istanbul
Jaehyun
Staff was very kind.
KHOA
perfect spot for an 18-hour layover. staff was very friendly and accommodating. beautiful view of the water. highly recommend.
Christian
Super friendly staffs, clean building. Free welcome drinks.
KIMBERLY
Amazing staff - incredible views. Great value overall. Walkable to everything- loved our stay! Thank you!
Siti Aisyah
Beautiful scenery, kind staff, walking distance to places of interests
Humera
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel. The staff were incredibly welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable, even accommodating my early arrival without any hassle. The service was prompt and professional throughout my stay. On top of that, the price was very affordable for the level of comfort and hospitality offered. Highly recommended – I’ll definitely be returning!
Arielle
beautiful view, helpful staff, thanks for a great stay!
Arielle
Our stay at the Union Hotel was comfortable and convenient. Kasim (night staff) and Anna (day staff) were friendly and helpful. Anna even gave us free magnets as a farewell gift.
Convenient Location & Amenities
The hotel's central location made exploring easy, with trams and bus stops nearby. We appreciated the free water, simple breakfast (coffee/tea and Turkish bagel), slippers, and iron/ironing board (provided upon request). The water pressure in the shower was also good.
Minor Issues
We had an issue with the shower drainage, but it was fixed promptly. We also noticed the bathroom doorknob was loose and would fall off, but it didn't bother us enough to mention it.
Solid Choice
Overall, the Union Hotel is a solid choice for a convenient and comfortable stay. While not perfect, the staff were friendly, and the amenities were sufficient for our needs.
Convenient Location & Amenities
The hotel's central location made exploring easy, with trams and bus stops nearby. We appreciated the free water, simple breakfast (coffee/tea and Turkish bagel), slippers, and iron/ironing board (provided upon request). The water pressure in the shower was also good.
Minor Issues
We had an issue with the shower drainage, but it was fixed promptly. We also noticed the bathroom doorknob was loose and would fall off, but it didn't bother us enough to mention it.
Solid Choice
Overall, the Union Hotel is a solid choice for a convenient and comfortable stay. While not perfect, the staff were friendly, and the amenities were sufficient for our needs.
Stephanie
Very friendly staff! The room was clean, and th bed was very comfortable too. Only downside is that it is on a very busy street, so there is street noise. But I was still able to sleep.
Elina
Great Centrally located hotel
Hotel was as advertised. The service was top quality. All the people working at the hotel were extremely helpful and wonderful.
William
Staff is wonderful and helpful.the Simon was fresh and soft
yuhua
It offers great view of the old town, and is in a convenient location. The immediate surrounding area is a bit industrial with a lot of construction related shops. However, many cafes and interesting spots are also with 5 min of walking distance and many main attractions are within 15 min. of walking.
Christian
Reception team were very friendly and helpful. Rooms were modern and clean. Great stay.
Yoko
Great staff, especially Anna and Omar. They were friendly and very helpful. The room was spacious and clean. A good location.
Steven
awesome and friendly staff, room was clean, and location was extremely convenient!
Huifei
The room has amazing view of the sea and landmark of Istanbul. The room is spacious and clean. Staffs are friendly and helpful. The hotel is easy access and walkable distance to major attractions. Highly recommended!
Michael
Great vibe. Friendly and helpful staff
Alexandra Cristina
Very friendly and helpful staff. They kept our bags for a couple of days while we travelled other areas of Turkey. As a recommendatio try to get rooms that are not in the first floor since the water pipes smell.
Alexandra Cristina
Very nice staff and very nice view. A bit noise since it os in front of a major road
Abul
5 stars for staff, service and view from Bedroom. Can’t fault.
Location - if you are in Turkey looking for tools, hardware or fixtures and fittings for bathrooms great place. If not, expect to be welcomed by this when you step out of hotel.
Overall, location to get about is super convenient and as mentioned worth paying just for the view.
Location - if you are in Turkey looking for tools, hardware or fixtures and fittings for bathrooms great place. If not, expect to be welcomed by this when you step out of hotel.
Overall, location to get about is super convenient and as mentioned worth paying just for the view.
Jessica
Great location and staff goes above and beyond to ensure your comfort.
Divyansh
Amazing Hotel. Very prime location, affordable prices and the best part is amazing staff. I highly recommend this place. Staff will greet you with best Lemonade you can have in Istanbul. Would like to stay here if I visit Istanbul anytime in Future.
Fiona Isobel
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.
Royden
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!!
Verified traveler
Excellent place, location value
Great place, front is excellent!! Would stay again! Thank you
Turan
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.
JIYOUNG
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.
Maher
Highly recommended: clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location
Maher
Highly recommended: clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location
Jennifer
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!
Verified traveler
Everything is amazing. The stuff are super friendly and even give me a little gift. I will definitely be back.
Gene Alan
Had a great stay. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Great location. Would highly recommend!
Nicholas
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.
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.
Joseph
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.
Bruno
all great !! specially the guys from reception where very helpful and kind with all the questions & more.
Definitely will come back.
Definitely will come back.
Charlea
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.
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.
Barry
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.
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.
Paul
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.
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.
DOLORES
The staff was exceptional. The area was close to all areas of interest. The room view was outstanding.
Oybek
excellent service and staff is friendly and also clean anything you need the can help thanks 😎😎😎
Verified traveler
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.
Clifford
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.
oleg
Good location hotel
Nice hotel in good location but needs improvment in comfort
Philippa
Lovely hotel for exploring Karakoy and beyond
This hotel is well located for exploring Karakoy. The rooms have a lot my view over the river and mosques opposite. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Seyedeh Hasti
It was an excelent experience staying in this property. Very friendly and helpful staff.very clean place with great service and access to prime location in the city. I strongly recommend this hotel to travelers.
Anand
The staff is very professional and friendly. The rooms are really clean and the area is very walkable and close to points of interest
Shachar
the location is perfect - close to public transport, 10 minutes to any important place in the old area or to Taksim sqr.
warm welcome with free coffee and water.
Just be aware that there is car noise from the street, it took me a day to get used too.
warm welcome with free coffee and water.
Just be aware that there is car noise from the street, it took me a day to get used too.
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Union Hotel Karakoy
Tersane Cd. 70, Istanbul, Turkey
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