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New Backpackers Reviews

Akbiyik caddesi. No:14/1 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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77%Overall Rating

From 16 ratings
  • 73%Character
  • 75%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 75%Staff
  • 78%Atmosphere
  • 65%Cleanliness

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80%

It was a nice place to stay. Typical things you could run into at any hostel- room wasn't quite ready, staff wasn't always around. But overall, the staff was exceptionally friendly and the room was small but clean and cozy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


60%

good location. But: no social place to have a drink and meet other people. the hostel is part of a bar/restaurant which is VERY expensive. no lockers in room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


30%

Very unprofessional staff. Despite booking two weeks in advance, they did not have a room ready upon my arrival and informed me that it would not be ready for another ~6 hours. After I informed them I would be staying across the street at the (much cleaner) Sultan and that they could keep my deposit, they became very apologetic and tried to charge me a 10 euro 'cancellation fee'. What a joke.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


97%

Realy nice place to stay in Istanbul. Great staff and atmosphere. Very lovly people!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

Exallent place..reception say Everytime coffe and tea or aplle tea everytime free. And room batrromm very cleans hot atmosfer..thank you for everythink Reception

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female
  • (1 review)


97%

This hostel was great for the price we paid. The room was clean and comfortable. Only problem is you have to shower strategically because there isn't a large supply of hot water. Other than that everything was wonderful. The staff was really helpful and the area could not have been better.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • All Female Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This is a great hostel and a great value. Thank you to the wonderful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


30%

We made reservation but we couldn't stay at this hostel because they didn't deal with properly. This room has no key, no door and too noisy.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (20 reviews)


100%

A home! Just get a new hairdryer please!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


97%

We spend in New Backpackers hostel five days. Everything was ok. Staff is very friendly and helpfull. Conditions in room was good. Breakfast was good.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

the staff was very frıendly and lıked to help ın any case and sıtuatıon. we get good advıces from gıno and hıs team and so we really enjoyed the stay. teşekürler!!!

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




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