Karaköy

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Beyoğlu · European side · Updated 2026

A former port district turned dining and design hotspot at the foot of Galata, where baklava institutions sit beside galleries and the Galataport cruise terminal.

What to see

Galataport waterfront
Karaköy Güllüoğlu baklava
Design shops and meze spots

Where it is

Karaköy is a neighbourhood of Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Beyoğlu live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Karaköy.