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Bada Bing Hostel Istanbul Reviews

Kemeralti Caddesi, Arapoglan, Serce Sokagi no 6, Karakoy, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

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89%Overall Rating

From 105 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 92%Staff
  • 86%Atmosphere
  • 89%Cleanliness

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100%

Bada Bing Hostel is incredible.The location is awesome(galata tower,taksim square,old city).The beds were large,comfy andthe room was spacious and clean.We are certain that Bada Bing is exactly what we are looking for.They helped me arrange buses to Cappadocia with a great tour company.The staff were all eager to help and easy to talk and also every night there were new travellers to meet and more having fun on the rooftop bar.I haven't had a better hostel experience anywhere.Totally recommended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Bada Bing Hostel is the best hostel I have ever stayed. The atmosphere at the rooftop is wonderful. Location is great- within 20 minute walk from all the traditional and cultural areas and having the tram just up the road is also helpful. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. They've a very funny staff team:), the rooms are really clean, the breakfast is nice. If i come back to Istanbul, İ will definetelly stay there. Enjoy it!!;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

The pick-up service at the airport didn't appear. When we did the check-out, the hostel charged us the price in TL (it was more than we had to pay in Euros). The breakfast was poor and bad, just stale muesli, yogurt, instant coffee and instant milk. El servicio contratado para la recogida en el aeropuerto no apareció. Al dejar el hostel, nos cobró lo que faltaba en Liras y al cambio nos cobró más de lo que debíamos. El desayuno pobre y malo (cereales rancios, yogur, café y leche en polvo).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Best hostel I've stayed in! Staff are great, so warm and helpful, and the hostel itself is beautiful with comfy beds and great common areas. Amazing deal.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Excellent place, good location and helpful staff. Mustaffa is a really cool guy and he will be there if you have any problem. The private rooms were clean and nice. Breakfast was good for private rooms, although if you were staying in multiple bed room, you would get a poor breakfast. I will recommend bada bing to my friends.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Mustapha is a cool host as well as vulcan they are friendly and they make sure you have a great stay in istanbul - will come back


87%

Bada Bing is a decent hostel. Nothing particularly exciting, but the staff was nice and the place is clean with solid locks on the doors. It's right by the Galata Bridge and overall I would recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


57%

The hostel is no clean.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 41+
  • (24 reviews)


97%

Very nice place, big lockers for our bags, friendly people!


100%

Thanks for the great stay at your hostel! Very friendly staff, nice to meet travelers from all over the world on the lounge-atmospheric rooftop. Our room was clean and more than worth the money. The facilities were clean and well-decorated. The hostel just went through a complete renovation. The area is up-coming, and just a 5 min walk to the Galata tower or Galata bridge. Go there, it´s worth it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This place is great. Location is perfect and the owner is lovely :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


50%

I would not recommand to stay at this hostel because of the staff and the manager who had been more than disagreeable. First, we booked online for 2 girls in a 8 bed dorms. We were seperated into differents dorms and the second night, when we could finally be together we were in a bed were they didn't changed the sheets. The third night, when they finally decided to clean the room, they took something which was under my pillow. When we explained all of this to the manager he was contemptuous.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

In my top 10 from 15 years travel. When reading reviews, keep in mind we are talking about a place you can sleep for about 15 bucks. The guests can make or break your stay, but the staff is important too, and these guys rock. On arrival, we got a cup of tea and a map with an orientation from staff. Mustafa did ours in a group. We all ended up going out for some local food together. Bathrooms were great, roof is comfy, this is the nicer side of the bridge and everything is walkable.Stayed 7 N's

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Best hostel in Istanbul hands down. Bada bing bada boom.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!! One of the best hostels I ever stayed so far. The staff is very helpful and rooftop is very nice also. Highly recommended to everyone.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Turkey
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Bada Bing was amazing! The staff made us feel welcome as soon as we walked through the door and was always very helpful when we needed suggestions for things to do or places to eat. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. It was one of the best hostels I've been to. The atmosphere was extremely fun and friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


77%

We have been in a suite with private bathroom. Room and furniture are nice and comfortable. Room cleaning service could be improved - in relation to the room rate.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


87%

Very nice hostel in the center of european part of Istambul. Very responsive staff. If you are looking for a comfort, you should take double ensuite - it really looks like a hotel!


100%

I've been in Istanbul twice.. And i always chose Bada bing ... Cause is a very great place... Good location in a town... The stuff is incredibly friendly...( i looove them)... Atmosphere is wonderful... What should I say more... Enjoy it!!;) I'll be back soon.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Staff were a bit unorganised and got very confused when trying to calculate our bill.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


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