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Bahaus Hostel Reviews

Akbiyik Cadessi, Bayramfirin Sokak No 11, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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94%Overall Rating

From 289 ratings
  • 92%Character
  • 92%Security
  • 98%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 93%Atmosphere
  • 93%Cleanliness

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63%

very comfortable beds and blankets and nice curtains (privacy curtains around the beds), very clean toilets, nice rooms but a little small, staff was a little weird, they alway came into the room without knocking (five times a day) breakfast was awful (looked old and very poor) but hot tea and water for free all time, very near to hagia sophia and blue mosque and market but not very good for partying (go to the other european side to do that).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
When you book a 6 bed female dorm it is normal for us to show the beds to other guests who are going to stay in the same dorm with you so we have to enter the rooms sometimes. In our breakfast we have: yellow and white cheese, black and green olives, salami ,egg,chocolate, jams, butter, corn flakes, yoghurt , milk, tea, coffe, white and brown bread, cucumber, eggs, tomato...is this a poor breakfast? Funny to say no good for partying in Bahaus while others are enjoying themselves in our bar till late.

97%

Great hostel. Nice location, clean, and the staff went out of their way to show travelers a good time.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


53%

it is a noisy hostel.. if you want to have a good sleep, dont stay here..Cleanliness is also below average. but the location is good..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

We had a great time, the staff was very helpful and the hostel overall was well thoughtout. I would recommend this place to anyone - people from all over the world staying there which added to the atmosphere.


100%

I had a great stay at Bahaus Hostel. This hostel was home for me for over a week and Morat and Edward were like brothers in that home. These guys were helpful, fun, and made my stay comfortable. Most importantly they helped a lone traveler on Christmas celebrate the holidays by being awesome. Thank you and see you soon!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • edjones
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

We had an awesome stay, room was great, we got a double bed with ensuite. The bed is super comfy! Upstairs in the evenings is super chilled out, had drinks, meet new friends and listened to music, everyone is really friendly!!!! Breakfast was good, good start to the day!!!! staff are really awesome, friendly and helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Excellent time at Bahuas--so good I returned twice. The staff is very helpful, accessable, and fun. The owner, Murat, and Selcuk had consistently good recommendations for what to do, what to see, and where to eat. Highlights of the social hostel include poker nights with Murat. Thanks for a great vacation

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This hostel is in the PERFECT location- couldn't possibly have been in a better spot. Even though it was just me and another young woman traveling together, we felt totally safe and found the staff extremely helpful. The beds were very comfortable. Clean. Would absolutely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Istanbul!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

The hostel was great. Nice party ambience and Murat is always cheering people up and helping everybody

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

One of the bests hostels for sure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

We enjoyed our time. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms/bathrooms were clean.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


83%

Really nice place to stay, despite the ongoing renovations! Everyone there goes out of their way to make sure you have a great time! A funny bit was that I never found the guest kitchen! Though of course, I didn't look too hard, Istanbul being a lovely place for food!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Actually the funny bit is that you looked for a guest kitchen ! In our description we do not write that we have a guest kitchen so we don't know why you expected it. Instead we serve really cheap and tasty food and as you write, Istanbul is a lovely place for food.

97%

I will say only that - I am looking forward to stay at the Bahaus hostel my next visit to Istambul! Thank you Bahaus Hostel! You guys make all the difference ! All the best! And Happy New Year!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Georgia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

its was my first time and i really liked it. clean rooms and bathrooms.. breakfast and internet free.. they have a free partys everynight .. staff were extremely friendly especially Edward ( David Guetta ) .. if i have chance to come to istanbul i will definetly stay here !!!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Dec 2011
  • han_dale
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Great hostel. Friendly backpackers. New mattresses were awesome, very comfy. Staff were friendly and loved the free spag bol! Cheers guys, I will be back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I would come back to turkey just to stay with these guys again. Edward took us to the best night spot in all of Europe, Reina was unforgettable. The experience I had in Istanbul exceeded all expectations thanks to this hostel. You cannot come to Istanbul without experiencing the party lifestyle, this hostel has an amazing common area/bar where there is something going on every night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Brıllıant common room bar and ın house kebab

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

I can't wait to come back and see the Bahaus after the renovations are complete!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Friendly staff, great location. Would recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff here ıs very helpful wıth anythıng you need and the locatıon ıs perfect for the major sıtes ın Istanbul. I would defınıtely come back ıf ı come back to Turkey.


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