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  1. 1. Novice Nomad

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  2. 2. Avid Traveller

    10-20 Reviews Added

  3. 3. Globetrotter

    20+ Reviews Added

94% Customer Rating

626 reviews
Latest Reviews

Dinny_on_Tour (Novice Nomad from Ireland), November 2009:

great spot, very help full staff, free food and entertainment!

nicolasanable3976 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Tariq is the man. Tony is cool. Volcano is creepy.

Description:

The first hostel in Turkey to be voted number one worldwide by Hostels.com for Sept 2005. Voted number one worldwide for June .. More Info... »

Bahaus Guesthouse

94% Customer Rating

35 reviews
Latest Reviews

ilivings2597 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

Great hostel, perfect location, drinks at the bar were a little expensive but that might be different now. Staff was awesome, cam... more

Oncel (Novice Nomad from Turkey), November 2009:

Nice location and so close to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Transportation is easy. 4 min to tram. Needs some cleaning at regular... more

Description:

Our Istanbul hostel offers a comfortable, clean and budget stay in a warm and friendly atmosphere. More Info... »

Cheers Hostel

93% Customer Rating

120 reviews
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rogeliorubino5506 (Novice Nomad from Chile), November 2009:

Just the perfect place to stay in Istambul.....solo decir que es el lugar perfecto para estar en Estambul.

Faizur (Novice Nomad from England), November 2009:

This was a convenient hostel and I'd recommend people to stay here. It was handy being walking distance from the main shopping str... more

Description:

Live in an elegantly restored historical building right in the heart of Istanbul's liveliest Taksim quarter. Enjoy the glamour, .. More Info... »

Chambers of the Boheme

93% Customer Rating

335 reviews
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Julia (Globetrotter from Australia), November 2009:

Really enjoyed staying here. The staff were helpful, the breakfast was excellent and the lockers in each room were very secure. ... more

Cyntia (Novice Nomad from Brazil), November 2009:

The best hostel in Turkey, for sure! The place is great and very well located. The staff deserve six stars, not only an excellent!... more

Description:

Agora Guesthouse & Hostel is a boutique hotel/youth hostel hybrid created for the savvy, modern traveler. An edgy feel, online a.. More Info... »

Agora Hostel and Guesthouse

90% Customer Rating

173 reviews
Latest Reviews

tommyjames1893 (Novice Nomad from Canada), November 2009:

Metropolis hostel is definetly one of the best hostel l have been. it was very nice and clean. breakfast serving at roof terrace... more

tingchen7235910 (Novice Nomad from China), November 2009:

The hostel doesn't worth the price, there are many other very good hotels around with the same price. I will not recommend this ho... more

Description:

Metropolis Hostel is located in the historical old city of İstanbul. İt's just a few mins from the Blue Mosque, St. So.. More Info... »

Metropolis Hostel

88% Customer Rating

56 reviews
Latest Reviews

danielmorrisnz5041 (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

Enjoyed our 3 night stay, messed up our room booking and had to settle for single beds on first night. Excellent location, very he... more

eevams5424 (Novice Nomad from Finland), November 2009:

Booked this place for 4 nights, but extended the stay by another 4, because liked it so much. Staff is very warmhearted and helpfu... more

Description:

Marmara Guesthouse can offer you the best local hospitality and family atmosphere in Istanbul... More Info... »

Marmara Guesthouse

88% Customer Rating

26 reviews
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puechmaurel1422 (Novice Nomad from France), October 2009:

Des mon arrıvée dans cette auberge j aı pu découvrır la musıque turque au travers d un petıt concert dan... more

factorycat1924 (Novice Nomad from France), October 2009:

I really enjoyed my stay... They had new lockers when I was there. You can relax in the garden , watch a dvd from a very nice coll... more

Description:

The first and only Hostel of Asian Side HUSH is open now in Kadıköy! With its original character and relaxing garden you w.. More Info... »

Hush Hostel

88% Customer Rating

90 reviews
Latest Reviews

Ben (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

the Staff were always there to help, the location was in a very god part of Istanbul close to everything, the rooms were neat and ... more

Liam (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), November 2009:

We had a double room with shared bathroom. The room was basic but good enough. We only had to share the bathroom with one other ro... more

Description:

Centrally Located -we are between (new town TAKSİM.) (Old town SULTANAHMET) and just 5 minutes walk from the Blue Mosque, H.. More Info... »

Second Home Hostel

88% Customer Rating

311 reviews
Latest Reviews

d_rexy359 (Novice Nomad from Australia), November 2009:

Nice rooftop bar and comfortable bed, but two major problems. One, when we came back to the room, cockroaches were everywhere! Eve... more

rhoanglass (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

really good hostel to stay at ıt ıs rıght ın the sultunhamet whıch ıs where all the good sıtes ... more

Description:

Istanbul Hostel is the budget traveller’s dream hostel offering great atmosphere and service with the lowest possible prices... More Info... »

Istanbul Hostel

87% Customer Rating

16 reviews
Latest Reviews

Philip (Novice Nomad from Belgium), November 2009:

just two minutes away from where it's all happening, excellent hosts. highly recommended!

thaliaxr7209 (Novice Nomad from Greece), October 2009:

My stay there was great, and the people were really really friendly! The location is perfect, just at the center of the city! I de... more

Description:

The new Taksim Pera Hostel is in the center of Beyoğlu, ‘the heart of modern İstanbul’, but away from the noise and th.. More Info... »

Taksim Pera Hostel

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