10 Karaköy Istanbul Hotel (Büyük Balıklı Inn)

Category: Residential
Type: Hotel
Location: Müeyyetzade, Kemeraltı Ave. Beyoğlu
Date: 1875 / 2012-2014
Period: Ottoman Empire / Republic of Türkiye
Designer: Ariditi Razi / Metex Design Group
Photos: Kemal Olca

The 10 Karakoy Istanbul Hotel, originally known as Buyuk Balikli Han, was completed in 1875 by the architect Ariditi Razi as a philanthropic endowment intended to generate revenue for the Balikli Greek Hospital. Architecturally, this neoclassical edifice is a distinguished representative of the nineteenth-century Ottoman office khan, a typology characterized by robust masonry facades, rhythmic arched fenestration, and a grand central atrium designed to provide natural light to the interior levels. The building’s layout reflects the rapid commercial expansion of the Galata and Karakoy districts during the late imperial era, prioritizing both structural durability and spatial efficiency for maritime trade businesses. In recent years, the structure underwent a comprehensive restoration led by architect Sinan Kafadar and was successfully repurposed into the 10 Karakoy Istanbul Hotel, a transformation that preserved the original vaulted ceilings and the verticality of the central courtyard while adapting the historic mercantile space for modern luxury hospitality.

Front view of a modern building with a light gray facade, featuring multiple windows and arches on the ground floor. The structure has a contemporary design and is situated in an urban environment.
Exterior view of a well-lit hotel building at night with large arched windows and modern architectural details.
An elegant hotel lobby featuring modern circular chandeliers, stylish seating arrangements, and decorative plants, set against an architectural backdrop of arched windows and contemporary design elements.
Luxurious hotel lobby with modern design, featuring elegant lighting fixtures, comfortable seating arrangements, and decorative plants.
A rooftop terrace view during sunset, featuring modern seating and buildings in the background.
A stylish rooftop terrace with a wooden dining table and white chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk. Soft lighting from candles enhances the ambiance, while modern buildings and trees are visible in the background.
A stylish modern interior featuring comfortable seating, decorative artwork on the walls, a circular mirror, and ambient lighting. Candles on a table add warmth, while a unique wall design and green plants enhance the aesthetic.
A well-lit, modern hallway featuring elegant lighting and abstract artwork on the walls, with a slight curve leading to a door at the end.
A modern hotel room featuring a queen-sized bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a telephone. Large glass doors open to a balcony with outdoor seating and a view of the city skyline.
A stylish hotel room featuring two beds with white linens, modern lighting, and a window with curtains. A small desk with a chair and a decorative plant is visible, along with a television mounted on the wall.
Stylish hotel room featuring a large bed, a soft blue accent chair, and a unique arched window with drapes. The neutral-toned walls and wooden flooring add to the modern decor.

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