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SuB Karaköy - Special Class

Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Galataport

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In the heart of Istanbul, SuB Karaköy - Special Class offers a luxurious retreat. Indulge in a massage at the spa or unwind on the rooftop terrace with breathtaking views. With free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an on-site library for downtime reading.
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Health club
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY435
CNY488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

Why we love this property

Spa by the water
Waterfront serenity meets full-service spa treatments and massage therapy. A health club, fitness room, and garden create a complete wellness escape.
Artistic waterfront views
This hotel blends Art Deco charm with urban energy in a historic district. Garden paths and a rooftop terrace showcase stunning waterfront views.
Dining trio on site
The hotel's restaurant, cafe, and bar offer diverse culinary journeys. A buffet breakfast starts the day with delicious options.

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Design Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Design Twin Room | Street view

Design Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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About the neighborhood

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Necatibey Cad. 91, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34425

What's nearby

  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Galataport - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Galata Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Taksim Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 49 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 4 min drive
  • Beyoglu Station - 10 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 24 min walk
  • Tophane Station - 2 min walk
  • Karakoy Station - 7 min walk
  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Karaköy Güllüoğlu Üretim Tesisi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşkeroğlu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Berlin Line Karaköy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arada Endülüs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Karabatak - ‬1 min walk

About this property

SuB Karaköy - Special Class

SuB Karaköy - Special Class features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Galataport. After visiting the health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Tophane Station is 2 minutes and Karakoy Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered onsite valet parking (TRY 800 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Health club
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

Up Karakoy - This bar serves breakfast only.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately TRY 700 for adults and TRY 700 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of TRY 800 per pet, per day

Parking

  • Uncovered valet parking costs TRY 800 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 15210

Also known as

Sub Hotel Special Class
Sub Hotel Special Class Istanbul
SuB Karaköy Special Class Hotel Istanbul
SuB Karaköy Special Class Hotel
SuB Karaköy Special Class Istanbul
SuB Karaköy Special Class
Sub Karakoy Istanbul
SuB Karaköy Special Class
SuB Karaköy - Special Class Hotel
SuB Karaköy - Special Class Istanbul
SuB Karaköy - Special Class Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Does SuB Karaköy - Special Class offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, SuB Karaköy - Special Class does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at SuB Karaköy - Special Class?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of TRY 800 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at SuB Karaköy - Special Class?

Yes. Valet parking costs TRY 800 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at SuB Karaköy - Special Class?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at SuB Karaköy - Special Class and nearby?

SuB Karaköy - Special Class has a health club and a garden, as well as access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near SuB Karaköy - Special Class?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Up Karakoy.

What's the area around SuB Karaköy - Special Class like?

SuB Karaköy - Special Class is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Istanbul City Center, a short 2-minute walk from Tophane Station and 9 minutes' walk from Galata Tower.

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SuB Karaköy - Special Class Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and better than anticipated with a variety of options including new Turkish dishes. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

very nice and friendly hotel. good breakfast with wonderful view. centrally located in nice neighbourhood. thank you for a wonderful stay.
caroline, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel is very close to almost everything you need
Henry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible location, clean and well maintained.
Chris, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value and location
Refqa, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel staff friendly, close to everything, breakfast great
suzann, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place. The rooms are comfortable. The staff is super friendly! My choice in Istanbul always 😊
German, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walk to many places.

Great hotel in a great location. The breakfast was especially good.
Benjamin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

interesting decor and great location for accessing the city
mark andrew, 14-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location with easy access to the tram, ferries and plenty of local bars and restaurants. The surrounding streets are quite quiet at night. Breakfast and gym/spa are located at another hotel a few doors up the street. Room was compact and had a musty smell, but overall was fine. I appreciated the cool bluetooth speaker.
Peter, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very close to metro station and shopping mall, walkable and a lot of choices for dining
Faysal, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was the second time we stayed this room was much better than the kne before, close to everything and lots of restaurant's around the area, train stop very close, staff very friendly and helpful. Woukd recommended this place to stay
suzann, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great boutique hotel in a convenient and safe location near cafes, restaurants, and transportation. The lobby is great to work from and the rooms are comfortable and modern. The staff was also very welcoming and helpful. Shoutout to Arda for going above and beyond when I needed help!
Alan Ricardo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a great stay at SubHotel-- the staff were friendly and helpful, the breakfast was really good, the room was clean and comfortable, and the location is great. Walking distance to the ferries, trams, and buses, as well as restaurants, cafes, and lots of historic attractions. Highly recommended if you're visiting Istanbul!

6/10 Good

It used to be a beautiful hotel, needs a bit maintenance.
Hande, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location and walkability. Staff needs better language and customer service training.
John, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Location is good but definitely overpriced, Very small room
Hamed, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything fine
Nusret, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite a bohemian funky hotel which we loved, in the heart of Karakoy, handy for transport links and in walking distance of many of the major sites. Breakfast was in their sister hotel down the street but choice was rather limited. No fruit or fresh salad and nothing if you were vegan. The sister hotel had a spa but the prices were outrageously high. Overall a good hotel to stay in with friendly reception staff who went above and beyond to help.
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David, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Berat and other thay are so cool
Abdalaziz, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The breakfast had moved to their sister property and since then it’s downhill. The worst breakfast ever.
yesim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Don’t look further and book this hotel and you will not regret at all.Location is excellent it’s only 2 Min walk to train station.ion street there are tons of cafes and restaurants.Receptionist was extremely polite and speaks perfect English.Design of the hotel one of a kind in Istanbul also I believe it was futures on CNN.This hotel is better then most 5 star hotel I have ever stayed in Istanbul.It’s very retro and natural.They kept the original future of the building.

8/10 Very good

Smaller rooms but comfortable. Everything you need for a base while visiting Istanbul. TV has youtube and netflix capability which is nice for English speaking guests. Breakfast very good. Easy to walk across the bridge to Sultanahmet area as well as up the hill to Taksim Sq and Iskatel Street. For the price it is clean, safe, and convenient option. Staff were very accommodating to my requests. Baggage storage pre and post check in. Even allowed me to check in at 7:30am when I arrived.
Michael, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

This property is literally a dumpster! They didn’t refund my money which is totally fine! I saved on my medical bill to not stay more than 15 mins there!
Farshad, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

The property is ok nothing special ,very unprofessional receptionist, we’ve been given a room that was occupied with belongings inside , my safe ,tv and my lights did not work in the room also walking into the next building for breakfast is strange, definitely not a great experience,. Would definitely replace the reception to more professional and friendly faces
Melahat, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

When the hotel first opened it must have been just great. Personal, cool design details, great food and bar. But now it seems to be on life support. The rooftop bar and restaurant is now closed. (Covid casualty?) and thinks in the room broken. The owners have a cool new place three doors away ‘Root’ which they seem to be focussing on. Maybe stay there? The location is great but the hotel no longer merits the ‘cool boutique design hotel’ title.
Kathleen, 4-night trip