Root Karakoey – A Favorite for Families in Istanbul
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Root Karaköy offers air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, coffee machine, minibar, safety deposit box, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms with bidets. Select rooms feature balconies with sea views. Room types include Standard Twin (17m², twin beds), Standard Double (17m², queen bed), Deluxe Double (30m², city or sea view), Suite (40m², king bed), and Presidential Suite (60m², king bed with separate living room). All rooms include Nespresso machines, Pharmacopia vegan toiletries, Marshall speakers, and soundproofing.
Dining & Breakfast
The hotel serves a buffet breakfast with Turkish specialties, cheeses, olives, and fresh pastries on the rooftop terrace overlooking the Istanbul skyline. Breakfast operates from 7:30 AM to 11 AM. The Lobby Bar offers cocktails amidst curated artwork. Room service is available 24/7.
Wellness & Fitness
Facilities include a Turkish bath, jacuzzi, infrared sauna, and relaxation lounge. The gym has Peloton bikes, Technogym equipment, and yoga mats. Spa treatments require reservations. The wellness area is open daily from 10 AM to 10 PM.
Location & Transport
Root Karaköy is in Beyoğlu, 1.5 km from Galata Bridge, 2 km from Dolmabahçe Palace, and 2.5 km from Hagia Sophia. The nearest airport is 31 km away; paid shuttle service is available. Bus #7 stops nearby for connections to Central Station.
Services & Sustainability
24-hour front desk, concierge, dry cleaning, and business center with fax/photocopy services. The hotel uses energy-efficient systems, water-saving fixtures, and locally sourced products. Art exhibitions rotate quarterly, featuring works by artists like Leo Lunatic and Nilgün Gümüş.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Tips on navigating the city
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor