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Vault Karaköy

Boutique hotel·Karaköy·€€€

A bank turned hotel

About Vault Karaköy

Vault Karaköy, part of The House Hotel group, occupies a grand former bank on Bankalar Caddesi, Istanbul’s old street of banks, with high-ceilinged rooms, the former vault as a feature, and a rooftop bar.

Why it's on our list

  • Historic bank building
  • Rooftop bar
  • Karaköy

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vault Karaköy before you go.

How far is it from the sights?

Distances from Vault Karaköy are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Nearest metro & tram stops

  1. KaraköyT1150 m2 min walk
  2. ŞişhaneF2M2550 m7 min walk
  3. TünelT2600 m7 min walk

Nearest taxi ranks

  1. Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi250 m3 min walk
  2. Galataport Taxi700 m9 min walk

Key sights

  1. Galata Tower250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
  2. Galata Bridge400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
  3. Spice Bazaar850 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
  4. İstiklal Avenue1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
  5. Süleymaniye Mosque1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
  6. Grand Bazaar1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
  7. Topkapı Palace1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
  8. Basilica Cistern1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  9. Hagia Sophia1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
  10. Taksim Square1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min

Getting around

  1. Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
  2. Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min

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