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Metropolis Hostel Reviews

Akbiyik cad. Terbiyik sok. No:24, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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86%

The location is just perfect. The rooms are really nice and the restaurant is good as well. I guess it's one of the best hostels in Sultanahmet for that price.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bosnia And Herzegovina
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

An enjoyable stay. Friendly staff and the rooftop bar was a good place to have a drink and meet fellow travelers. Occasionally they put on free shisha. Only negative points were that there was definitely not enough toilets/showers and the rooms had minimal storage space.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


100%

Friendly and helpful staff. The hostel very clean ,you get free breakfast and internet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Great lacation, staff and terrace.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


100%

l really enjoyed staying at Metropolis Hostel. lt has great location and reasonably priced. Staff/owners were very friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean and showers were good. Cheap airport transfer and nice view from roof. An excellent spot to stay in istanbul.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


100%

Really enjoyed my stay here.all staff were really friendly. My room very clean and great view.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Romania
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


80%

Staff is nice..location is good..rooftop is prefect..but the room is a bit small..


76%

Overall it was a fine hostel, the restaurant was good and the top balcony was perfect. The room was certainly on the small side, but we didn't spend much time there. We also feel like we lost a bit of money by having them book us a cab to the airport. We took a cab there and it cost us 20 lira less than the hostel charged us for transportation. Not that that is a huge amount of money, it was just frustrating.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


96%

The location is unbeatable and roof bar is amazing. We had airport transfer and it was very fast and easy service. Our room was very clean and tidy. Cleanning ladies are super friendly people and they make the best breakfast you can get in a hostel. All in all metropolis hostel is an ideal place to stay in istanbul. Great value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


100%

It was just a great and awesome place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


66%

Pretty hostel, perfect location. Two things ticked me off: I often came back and the door of our room was wide open. Might not be the hostel fault, but you know. Second, I had to change room at some point, which was ok. But when I got in the new room, I noticed that the linens hadn't been change. I asked the reception and they gave me another set of linens, like they didn't care or as if it happened all the time. Thought that sucked.


100%

Metropolis hostel is very nice , clean and comfortable hostel in old town sultanahmet. Staff was very friendly and helpful and location was unbeatable. Walking distance to major sites in the old city and 5 mins far to tram to explore new town and party area. Great views from roof bar and great breakfasts every morning.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


70%

With my 100+ hostel experience this is my review: One of the guys at the reception is arrogant, no possibility to pay by a credit/debit card, noisy/shaky beds (although mattresses comfortable], location is in the Old town but it's a kind of a tourist ghetto, breakfast very nice incl. the service., rooms very small, pricey (accom as well as meals). Few reviews called the hostel to be best of the world but I doubt. Maybe in Istanbul but I cannot judge, this was my only experience there.


40%

Dirty, no kitchen, so rude staff( how can say to 'not my work'???!)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


96%

The staff at both metropolis hostel and restaurant are fantastic. They are nice, helpful and very pleasant. Free breakfast every morning at roof bar is amazing. Two computers for free internet aswell as free wifi. An excellent hostel and l can not fault it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


86%

Amazing except the condition of the toilet downstairs, always smelled bad, ran out of toilet paper.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


96%

l really recommend metropolis hostel to anyone visiting istanbul. Location is unbeatable and staff is very friendly and helpful. A very good breakfast on the roof with a stunning view. All touristic places are in walking distance. 5 mins walk to tram. A perfect hostel in istanbul.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


63%

I stayed for 9 nights, but wi-fi was working only for one days. other things were good!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Sep 2011
  • pomapoma
  • Japan
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Metropolis hostel is a great place to stay in great location. Only 5 mins walk to most of sights. Great free breakfast served by amazing ladies. Staff is quite friendly and helpful. Rooms are nice and clean with nice showers. Great spot in istanbul.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


83%

Really nice hostel, very friendly and easy-going staff, very well located in a nice area at walkable distance to Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia. Particular highlight: great view from rooftop terrace, good breakfast and perfect for a drink to start the evening. Not really quiet at night, but that fits well a living city...!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


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  • 10 Feb 2012 (100%)
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