Does the hotel allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 14:00, and check-out time is at 12:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details on bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Istanbul City Center, just a 3-minute walk from Galataport and 10 minutes on foot from Galata Tower. It is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the Egyptian Bazaar and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dolmabahçe Palace.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies for extra beds and cribs?

Rollaway beds are available for a fee of EUR 40.0 per night. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Nabu Hotel Karaköy - Experience Comfort in Istanbul

Average nightly price at Nabu Hotel Karaköy by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$89
February	US$91
March	US$77
April	US$93
May	US$97
June	US$91
July	US$81
August	US$81
September	US$96
October	US$89
November	US$87
December	US$90

What guests think

Reviews of Nabu Hotel Karaköy highlight an excellent, walkable location near trams, ferries and Galataport, very friendly staff, generally clean rooms, and recurring late-night street noise from nearby bars and clubs.

Rooms are often compact, and a few guests mention a tiny, slow elevator. Breakfast feedback is mixed, with many satisfied but some finding the selection limited or poor. A handful of guests note maintenance problems or logistical hiccups (e.g., airport transfers). Best for travellers who want a lively, central base and can tolerate night-time noise.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Facilities

Facilities are basic, with a very small elevator noted repeatedly and the property set on a pedestrian street that can affect drop off. Several reviews mention an on site bar and restaurant.

Related guest reviews

10

Margene

28 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

it was a very nice little hotel. Nice decor nice bar nice breakfast and the rooms were cute but in our case way too small because my husband was 6 foot five and I’m 5 foot 10. That room was best for a single person almost impossible to get out of bed in the middle of the night without crawling over the other person. Just make sure the bed is not surrounded by three walls.

10

Saiful

8 May 2023

·

Stayed 4 nights

Great hotel in a lively area conveniently near two tram stops (Tophane and Karakoy) as well as Katakoy ferry port. There is no shortage of restaurants of all variety, charming cafes and shops. The hotel staff are pleasant and helpful. Our junior suite was modern, spacious and the bed was very comfortable. One thing to note: hotel is on a pedestrian only street but they allow taxis up until 10 AM / noon. Afterwards, you can get off at the nearby gas station and walk for 90 seconds to the hotel.

10

Keshaun

12 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location! Loved being able to walk to various restaurants(plus having one there at the hotel). Room was clean, and very well maintained. Wouldnt hesitate to stay again!

10

Adrian

29 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Great location and service, good breakfast. Slow and tiny elevator.

10

Iman

23 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

Staff are amazing, due to narrow street. One of the staff helped us with the luggage when we left. Coffee and tea was available throughout the day. Room was amazing and hotel was close to the trains. A little noise due to the closeness of all the restaurants surrounding the hotel. Would recommend and stay here again.

8

James

4 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

4 of us booked 2 rooms in this pedestrian walk to hotel. Private transfer dropped us off a little ways away and the hotel clerk met us and walked us a few minutes to the small quaint hotel in a bustling neighborhood. We had a tiny quaint room on the 3rd floor and our friends were on the 2nd floor. The tiny elevator fits only 1 or 2 people. Our room on the 3rd floor was quiet but our friend's room on the 2nd floor was noisey due to the many bars on the street. The buffet breakfast was wonderful and we all felt very safe in the area.

10

Rasmyah

31 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay at Nabu. This hotel is conveniently located and can walk to several main sites. The staff were great - some of the best staff I’ve interacted with in Istanbul and in general. No issues. Room was spacious and clean; bar and restaurant are downstairs; highly recommend and would consider staying here next time I’m in Istanbul.

8

Ali Batuhan

15 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Karaköy’ün merkezinde, galataport, karaköy iskelesi ve tramvay hattına çok yakın. Bununla birlikte bir çok; kafe restorant ve eğlence mekanı yanında. Ama ne yazık ki çok fazla ses, müzik alıyor ve asansör çok dar

Translate

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Cleanliness

Most guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean, with only a few isolated complaints about lapses.

Related guest reviews

10

Emre

1 Mar 2026

·

Stayed 1 night

Oda tertemizdi ve resepsiyonda ki çalışan beyfendi çok kibardı otel dışarıdan ses almıyor çok memnun kaldık

Translate

10

Farah

2 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 4 nights

Very clean great stuff wonderful location close to everything.

8

Jordan

16 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

This property is centrally located and in a very walkable area near many attractions and options for dinner and drinks. The room was nice, clean, A/C worked well, and had a comfortable bed. Staff are helpful. The music from the nightclub is loud and goes late but we managed fine with ear plugs. I'm sure many other locations in the area have the same issue- not a deal breaker for us. The room type online said sleeps three, but it was only 1 bed so that was incorrect.

8

Eray

29 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit vor allem Serhat war sehr aufmerksam und zuvorkommend gewesen. Das Zimmer waren sauber, die Ausstattung war gut.

Translate

10

Alan

31 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good. The location was great with lots of places to eat within walking distance. The only minus was on Saturday night when we heard the loud music from a nearby bar until 3 am. Despite that I would definitely recommend staying here.

4

Liam

7 Jan 2026

·

Stayed 6 nights

Not clean, poor breakfast, loud rooms due to its location.

10

Jan

3 Nov 2024

·

Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. Nice hotel and an excellent location a fabulous staff next time I’m in a Istanbul I will say again.

10

Marni

29 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in the heart of the action in Karakoy! Pubs, restaurants, cafes and shopping are literally steps from the door and the entire area has great atmosphere! The hotel itself is very clean, the breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the shower was fabulous! We’d stay here again in a heartbeat. The hotel is also just a 1-2 minute walk from the tram station, which can take you across to all the top tourist attractions like the Blue Mosque in just 15-20 minutes.

10

Paul

3 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, clean facilities, great location

8

Ahmed

12 Sept 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

The staff and the hotel in general were great but the room were too small and bedding was not very clean, however breakfast was awesome

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Rooms

Rooms are often compact with comfortable beds, though some suites are spacious with balconies. Street noise from nearby venues is common late into the night, while a few guests reported quieter rooms.

Related guest reviews

8

Yamandu

27 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

The breakfast was terrible!! Poor options!!! The staff were great!! I booked the larger room ( corner room) and that was small!!

8

Juan

1 Jul 2024

·

Stayed 5 nights

The hotel is really nice, the room was big, with a lot of light and a small balcony. The location is great to be close to everything, but keep in mind that could be noisy because there’s a specific bar across the street with loud music till 3am.

10

Margene

28 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

it was a very nice little hotel. Nice decor nice bar nice breakfast and the rooms were cute but in our case way too small because my husband was 6 foot five and I’m 5 foot 10. That room was best for a single person almost impossible to get out of bed in the middle of the night without crawling over the other person. Just make sure the bed is not surrounded by three walls.

8

CAROLINE

30 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A very warm welcome by staff that made the stay. Quiet room made for a good sleep. Arranged an early breakfast as I had a morning flight.

8

Jordan

16 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

This property is centrally located and in a very walkable area near many attractions and options for dinner and drinks. The room was nice, clean, A/C worked well, and had a comfortable bed. Staff are helpful. The music from the nightclub is loud and goes late but we managed fine with ear plugs. I'm sure many other locations in the area have the same issue- not a deal breaker for us. The room type online said sleeps three, but it was only 1 bed so that was incorrect.

8

Duygu

7 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 10 nights

Obwohl das Hotel total leer war (gesamt 3-4 Gäste während unseren Aufenthalts) ist man unserem Wunsch nach Zimmern mit Einzelbetten nicht nachgegangen. Die Umgebung ist laut durch die Bar Straße direkt in der Seitenstraße, dennoch unglaublich guter Standort direkt am Galataport und direkt am Hafen in der Nähe von der karaköy Haltestelle. Alle Zimmer waren sehr Hellhörig. Man konnte die Unterhaltungen im neben Zimmer hören. Die Betten wirkten zunächst eher unbequem, waren allerdings sehr bequem. Föhn hat wenig Power, ging innerhalb einer Minute von alleine aus und kurze Zeit geht's wieder, aber für gefühlt 15 Sekunden. Internet/WLAN im Zimmer ist eine Katastrophe, ging mehrmals nicht. Solides gutes Frühstück, aber wenig Auswahl/Abwechslung. Aufmerksame Mitarbeiter/Service! Alles in allem war es ein sehr guter Aufenthalt aufgrund der Lage - Flussläufig alles erreichbar!

Translate

10

Stephanie Faye C

14 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

The staff were so welcoming and helpful. The hotel itself was great and the bed was very comfortable. I would not recommend this location for families especially with children, or anyone who is a light sleeper as it is very noisy at night. But if the noise doesn’t bother you, or you want to stay in a lovely neighbourhood - I would recommend staying at Nabu. Awesome choice for food options and it’s close to public transportation.

6

Daniela

2 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The location is great and the breakfast good (but without fruits and nuts) we did not like the room. It doesn’t have a window and is very hot.

8

James

4 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

4 of us booked 2 rooms in this pedestrian walk to hotel. Private transfer dropped us off a little ways away and the hotel clerk met us and walked us a few minutes to the small quaint hotel in a bustling neighborhood. We had a tiny quaint room on the 3rd floor and our friends were on the 2nd floor. The tiny elevator fits only 1 or 2 people. Our room on the 3rd floor was quiet but our friend's room on the 2nd floor was noisey due to the many bars on the street. The buffet breakfast was wonderful and we all felt very safe in the area.

8

Alexey

6 Apr 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Great location. Reasonable price. Nice breakfast. Very small rooms. Not a good place for a long stay excellent for short visits.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Service

Service is widely praised as warm, helpful, and proactive; staff assist with luggage, early breakfasts, and room changes. A few guests noted rude or unresponsive moments and confusion with third party airport transfers.

Related guest reviews

6

Nitaya

13 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The main door to the room was hard to open. The pocket door in the bathroom did not work - the picture was crooked - curtain fell down - even once I ask for to to be fixed they did not

10

Lore

20 Apr 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Hospitality was phenomenal, we were thinking of taxi from hotel to Port, but instead, one of the hotel staff carried our luggage and escorted us by foot to the port, saving us time and money. This is above and beyond any expectation, and it shows kindness of this place.

8

CAROLINE

30 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

A very warm welcome by staff that made the stay. Quiet room made for a good sleep. Arranged an early breakfast as I had a morning flight.

10

David

19 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff was super helpful and very friendly

10

Ipek

8 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Das Personal war äußerst zuvorkommend und freundlich. Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr zentral – perfekt, um die Stadt zu erkunden. Gerne wieder!

Translate

10

Scotti

12 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

The staff went above and beyond in helping us.

10

Robert

18 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Exceptional hotel, great service from all staff members. Centrally located in one of the best areas of Istanbul. I would recommend this hotel 100%.

4

Yunus Emre

19 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Otel konum olarak güzel, odalarda gayet yeterli. Kahvaltısı güzel özellikle. Fakat bizi karşılayan resepsiyonist kaba birisi misafire nasıl hitap edilir bilmiyor güler yüzden uzak

Translate

10

Belinda K

6 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, wonderful breakfast, very friendly staff.

8

Jose G

31 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The shuttle was not too easy since they use agencies and I wasn’t aware of the name of the agency was picking me up, they txted me directly but just the location of pick up not the agency, later I saw on an email that the name of the agency was provided, it’s a bit lame the shuttle service and my driver was 45 minutes late. The hotel is very cute right in the middle of a very busy area full of restaurants and minutes from the water, breakfast was great very indigenous

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Location

Exceptionally central in lively Karaköy near trams, ferries, and Galataport, with many dining options steps away. The same nightlife makes the area noisy at night.

Related guest reviews

10

Alica

2 May 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Super zentrales Hotel für einen Städtetrip nach Istanbul

Translate

10

Esther

23 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 3 nights

Well located.

10

Alan

31 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good. The location was great with lots of places to eat within walking distance. The only minus was on Saturday night when we heard the loud music from a nearby bar until 3 am. Despite that I would definitely recommend staying here.

10

Rodolfo

28 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Best location. Clean. Good service Close to restaurants , Galata tower

10

Charlotte

29 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

Ideal pre-cruise hotel. Ideal location to walk to the port. Friendly and welcoming staff. Lots to do within 20 minutes of walking. Transit is also affordable if you to explore more.

10

Nina

29 Sept 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

Best location!

10

Benjamin

15 Sept 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

This was my second stay in Istanbul - whilst the hotel isn’t brand new, it was everything we needed. I slept well every night. But the best thing is the location - we walked everywhere. The restaurants and cafes nearby are excellent. We loved the location so much, and spent a few hours just wandering the small streets and enjoying the food. Best area of Istanbul, and felt totally safe.

10

Marni

29 Jun 2023

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in the heart of the action in Karakoy! Pubs, restaurants, cafes and shopping are literally steps from the door and the entire area has great atmosphere! The hotel itself is very clean, the breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable and the shower was fabulous! We’d stay here again in a heartbeat. The hotel is also just a 1-2 minute walk from the tram station, which can take you across to all the top tourist attractions like the Blue Mosque in just 15-20 minutes.

10

Özlem

5 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

De locatie van dit hotel is uitstekend! Alles is op loopafstand en het ligt aan een gezellige straat vol leuke horeca. Zelfs laat op de avond kun je nog gemakkelijk een plek vinden om iets te eten. Het hotel zelf is klein, huiselijk en sfeervol, perfect voor een stedentrip. De kamer is ruim voldoende en het personeel is vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Ontbijt was ook heel goed. Ik zal dit hotel zeker opnieuw boeken bij mijn volgende bezoek aan Istanbul!

Translate

10

Belinda K

6 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, wonderful breakfast, very friendly staff.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for taste and adequacy, but several reviews cite limited variety or poor quality.

Related guest reviews

8

Yamandu

27 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 5 nights

The breakfast was terrible!! Poor options!!! The staff were great!! I booked the larger room ( corner room) and that was small!!

8

Duygu

7 Jan 2025

·

Stayed 10 nights

Obwohl das Hotel total leer war (gesamt 3-4 Gäste während unseren Aufenthalts) ist man unserem Wunsch nach Zimmern mit Einzelbetten nicht nachgegangen. Die Umgebung ist laut durch die Bar Straße direkt in der Seitenstraße, dennoch unglaublich guter Standort direkt am Galataport und direkt am Hafen in der Nähe von der karaköy Haltestelle. Alle Zimmer waren sehr Hellhörig. Man konnte die Unterhaltungen im neben Zimmer hören. Die Betten wirkten zunächst eher unbequem, waren allerdings sehr bequem. Föhn hat wenig Power, ging innerhalb einer Minute von alleine aus und kurze Zeit geht's wieder, aber für gefühlt 15 Sekunden. Internet/WLAN im Zimmer ist eine Katastrophe, ging mehrmals nicht. Solides gutes Frühstück, aber wenig Auswahl/Abwechslung. Aufmerksame Mitarbeiter/Service! Alles in allem war es ein sehr guter Aufenthalt aufgrund der Lage - Flussläufig alles erreichbar!

Translate

8

Nihat

20 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 3 nights

Hotel çok iyi, temizlik harikaydı. Gece dış mekanlardan çok ses geldi. Kahvaltı biraz daha zengin olabilirdi. Yalnız kahvaltı servis yapan arkadaş açilen kendine severek yapabileceği bir iş bulsun. Hayatımda bu kadar soğuk somurtkan bir servis elamanı görmedim.

Translate

10

Alan

31 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and the breakfast was very good. The location was great with lots of places to eat within walking distance. The only minus was on Saturday night when we heard the loud music from a nearby bar until 3 am. Despite that I would definitely recommend staying here.

4

Liam

7 Jan 2026

·

Stayed 6 nights

Not clean, poor breakfast, loud rooms due to its location.

8

May

3 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 2 nights

It was lovely, clean, close to shopping and dining! The concierge helped with transportation to and from the airport. Lovely buffet breakfast. It was great!

10

Jan

20 May 2024

·

Stayed 7 nights

Great location and super friendly staff. Breakfast very good

6

Daniela

29 Jul 2025

·

Stayed 6 nights

Hotel bom, mas nada demais, fiquei hospedada por 6 noites, , bem localizado, mas o café da manhã é muito fraco, nao tem quase nada de opções. Na primeira noite me deram um quarto super pequeno que nao condiz com o tamanho descrito no site, no dia seguinte mudei de quarto mas tive que pagar um valor maior. Funcionários simpáticos, mas eu não voltaria a me hospedar por causa do café da manhã de pouca quantidade.

Translate

8

James

4 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

4 of us booked 2 rooms in this pedestrian walk to hotel. Private transfer dropped us off a little ways away and the hotel clerk met us and walked us a few minutes to the small quaint hotel in a bustling neighborhood. We had a tiny quaint room on the 3rd floor and our friends were on the 2nd floor. The tiny elevator fits only 1 or 2 people. Our room on the 3rd floor was quiet but our friend's room on the 2nd floor was noisey due to the many bars on the street. The buffet breakfast was wonderful and we all felt very safe in the area.

10

Belinda K

6 Feb 2026

·

Stayed 2 nights

Great location, wonderful breakfast, very friendly staff.

Was this helpful?

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11 $96	12 $93	13 $96	14 $96	15 $96	16 $87	17
18 $87	19 $84	20 $84	21 $84	22 $84	23 $135	24 $84
25 $84	26 $84	27 $84	28 $84	29 $84	30 $82	31 $84

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $76	2 $76	3 $74	4 $76	5 $76	6 $76	7 $76
8 $76	9 $76	10 $76	11 $76	12 $76	13 $76	14 $76
15 $76	16 $76	17 $76	18 $74	19 $76	20 $76	21 $79
22 $78	23 $79	24 $76	25 $76	26 $76	27 $75	28 $76
29 $76	30 $76

Nabu Hotel Karaköy

Prices for Nabu Hotel Karaköy

Monthly average prices

About this property

Location

Room options

Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, No Windows

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Guest reviews of Nabu Hotel Karaköy

What guests think

Property policies

Check-in instructions

Good to know

Optional extras

FAQs about Nabu Hotel Karaköy

Prices for upcoming dates

Business details