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94% Customer Rating

615 reviews
Latest Reviews

ashleywcsmith8083 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

I've stayed in a lot of hostels and this one is definitely one of my favorites! The staff is amazing, they are extremely friendly ... more

zmuscatw (Novice Nomad from India), November 2009:

I spent 3 nights at the Bahaus Hostel and the hostel certainly exceeded my expectations. The staff is very friendly and helpful, a... more

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

27 reviews
Latest Reviews

michael (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

A very nice hostel. Very clean and safe, great showers, comfy beds with clean linen. The view from the terrace bar is unrivalled a... more

amandangov3766 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

the best hostel ive ever stayed in. rooms are spacious & airy, facilities are clean and location is perfect: tram stop nearby & a ... 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

326 reviews
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michaelmiles (Avid Traveller from Australia), November 2009:

This is an excellent location that you can call home for your stay in Istanbul. Have been here almost two weeks and love it. Excel... more

onceinoctober3874 (Avid Traveller from England), October 2009:

i have stayed in Istanbul many times and this was the least pleasant stay. Our room was next to reception and after the upstairs r... 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

92% Customer Rating

128 reviews
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erbierb9724 (Novice Nomad from New Zealand), October 2009:

wicked hostel. owner was really helpful would be happy to go back.

chrisgroom8835 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

Great spot, perfect area and extremely clean , perfect for a base to start touring from

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

90% Customer Rating

179 reviews
Latest Reviews

elizabethfulton306 (Novice Nomad from Australia), October 2009:

Great spot, very good hostel, staff are very helpful and friendly, highly recommend.

casalpablo9673 (Novice Nomad from Argentina), October 2009:

Excellent hostel, and best staff, very very recommendation.

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

353 reviews
Latest Reviews

csobotka819 (Novice Nomad from USA), November 2009:

I'm not sure what the average level of cleanliness is for a hostel, because this was the first one that I've visited. But the bath... more

Ashley (Novice Nomad from USA), October 2009:

This hostel was great...I stayed three different times, as I used Istanbul as a base to visit Turkey and Greece. I loved it. The o... 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

88% Customer Rating

90 reviews
Latest Reviews

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

Andrea (Novice Nomad from Hungary), October 2009:

Hi My Friends at Second Home Hostel,the hostel ıs cheap, comfortable,clean thx for make me finding my First Home...what can I say... 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

87% Customer Rating

15 reviews
Latest Reviews

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

rose_moth360 (Novice Nomad from Denmark), October 2009:

Except from the heating not working we had a really nice stay at Taksim Pera Hostel. Mostly it is exchange students living there s... 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

87% Customer Rating

24 reviews
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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

Coskun (Novice Nomad from Turkey), October 2009:

A good place for a short stay in the Asian side of Istanbul. The major problem is the lack of lockers or secure boxes for individu... 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

87% Customer Rating

57 reviews
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criscass6789 (Novice Nomad from England), October 2009:

I cannot speak highly enough of the Marmara Guesthouse. The location is excellent being vry close to many of the Cultural sites an... more

Jakub (Novice Nomad from Poland), October 2009:

Very good breakfast!!!

Description:

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

Marmara Guesthouse

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