Reviews of Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy
Necatibey Cd. no 89/1, Beyoglu, 34425 Istanbul, Turkey
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe location was good and the room was very comfortable and clean. The people were also really nice and helpful. We enjoyed our stay in the hotel.
Our only issue was the smell of the bathroom/shower. We are not sure if it was because some work was being done, but there was sometimes a strong sewage smell. Thankfully, closing the door was enough for it not to smell in the room.
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is really good and the room is super clean and well-maintained. A very good place to stay in Istanbul especially if it’s your first time.
This is a small thing but the pillows are very uncomfortable.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewHospitality of the staff.
All was fine.
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is nice and cozy. The rooms are very nice, new, and clean. Their size is very good for a solo traver and good enough for a couple. The bed is very comfortable as well. The location of the hotel is very convenient with the Tophane tramway station 2 minutes away and all the karaköy pubs and restaurants around. The staff are very helpful and eager to work. The amount I paid for this hotel was worth the stay.
There is nothing to mention.
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Omar, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Omar, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are gla… Show more
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was really kind throughout our stay, always available and smiling. The hotel was calm, clean, well located, and we felt good there from the very beginning. A real little cocoon in Istanbul.
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Zina, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Zina, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are gla… Show more
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe clean and tidy and new. I have a very comfortable stay here. Staff are exceptional nice and this is the key for the hospitality!
Dear Valuable Guest Lai, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Lai, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad th… Show more
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe had what we wanted for breakfast each day and had the option of lots of local pubs restaurants if needed. Great choice of venues to eat and drink all with friendly staff. Everybody was very helpful.
Absolutely nothing. Everything was perfect from arrival to departure. The hosts gave me the taxi number to book our airport transfer. We would thoroughly recommend this to anyone wishing for a quiet break.
Dear Valuable Guest Ms. Anne, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Ms. Anne, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are gl… Show more
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location, kind staff and clean
Small room but decoration is nice.
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Anwar, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Anwar, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are gl… Show more
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff, the location (very close to the tourist atractions, great restaurants nearby and the pedestrian bosphorus shore line + museums of modern art). Clean, tiddy. We spend 6 days. Definitely we recomend.
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Pedro, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Pedro, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are g… Show more
Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is very nice, looks ery fresh and clean. Location in Karakoy is perfect. Close to Istikal street, close to the pier and bridge, with loads of restaurants nearby. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Michal, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Michal, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are g… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property the was in a great location with great facilities! The staff were excellent - providing great recommendations, offering breakfast pastries, helped with reservations and wonderful communication prior to our stay. The staff were so friendly and helpful, and made our stay wonderful!
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Sophie, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Sophie, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are g… Show more
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, clean, friendly staff
Nothing everything was great
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Deirdre, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Ms Deirdre, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are … Show more
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWe really liked this hotel. It’s in a great location close to tram stop. The staff are so nice and helpful
We like everything
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Brawley, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Brawley, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are … Show more
Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel is a gem in the heart of Karakoy. There is nothing more to be desired, everything was perfect, from amenities and cleanliness, value for money and most of all the staff. Next time we will not even consider other options for accommodation.
That we weren't there for more days.
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Hristo, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear Valuable Guest Mr Hristo, Thank you for your wonderful review to Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are g… Show more
Reviewed: 13 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewHotel is new. Everything is very clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly. Well located. Pedestrian streets very close. Lots of caffe and restaurants very close to hotel. We left our luggage after checking out at the front desk (we tour the city much comfortable just with our small backpacks). They offer a complimentary caffe or tea with some snacks for breakfast.
Dear our valuable guest Mr. Pedro, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear our valuable guest Mr. Pedro, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. W… Show more
Reviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewWow - we were so impressed by our stay. Beautiful modern rooms and wonderful staff members who were so helpful (helped us with our airport transfers etc.) Perfect location with the bustling streets of restaurants and cafes right there!
Nothing
Dear our valuable guest Ms. Shirley, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear our valuable guest Ms. Shirley, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable.… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was very helpful and nice, the room had everything what you could wish for, it was very clean and comfortable
Dear our valuable guest Ms. Dora, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Emre AVCU Hotel Manager / Smart & Simple Hotel Karakoy
Dear our valuable guest Ms. Dora, Thank you for your wonderful review of our Smart and Simple Hotel Karakoy! Such reviews as yours inspire us to keep the standards high and to make our guests' accommodation pleasant and comfortable. We… Show more
Reviewed: 29 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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