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Nobel Hostel Reviews

Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. no:16, Sultanahmet Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

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85%Overall Rating

From 40 ratings
  • 81%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 97%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 82%Cleanliness

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90%

Wet floor in the bathroom was the worse moment :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ukraine
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Thank you! A very nice location even with children :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Good location. Friendly and helpfull staff. Rooms, showers and toilets are very clean. Free Wi-Fi. Good price. Reccomendation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Excellent location, friendly staff, tasty breakfast. We will come again.


63%

En terminos generales bien, mejoraria el ambiente...es un poco aburrido y el personal de recepción es un poco seria, me gustaria mas amabilidad por su parte.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Unbeatable location and very friendly and helpful staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

My only observation is that there isn't a common area to stay.

  • Globetrotter
  • 09 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Couple 31-40
  • (21 reviews)


63%

There is no lift and the you have to climb the very steep stairs. breakfast was good, but i would not say, it was special. not a traditional Turkish one anyway. the WORST THING however are the bedbugs!!!! this is unacceptable! i am outraged. guys, you also could give more attention to the cleaness, especially in bathromms. sorry, but those things are basics. cheers.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
There is no bedbugs in our place and our place is very clean

90%

The place is in the heart of Istanbul, one block from hagya sofya. The breackfast is very varied, It even includes the tipical turkish tea. Spotless clean. They are making some renovations right now so it can be bothersome. The staff is extremely polite and helpfull, but the guy in the afternoon has a sort of snobby attitude, but is helpfull nevertheless. I readed on some comments that there is a kitchen, but it was not the case.


70%

I liked the breakfast in the mornings, plus the location was great. I didn't like how there was almost no one at the front desk - you had to go to the bar next door if you needed anything. With a front door that's always open it left me a little uneasy. However, during my stay I had no problems with anything being stolen. Plus the view in the 8 person mixed room was AMAZING. On one side you have the Aya Sofia and on the other a beautiful view of the Bosphorus. Such a great value.

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


70%

excellent location, very kind staff. A very good relation betwen price and quality.


83%

Pros: - 24 hours staff service - cosy place - awesome view especially in the top floor - located near the sights Cons: - a bittle hard to find - staff can be more helpful Conclusion: Reasonable price and i will choose back this when i travel istanbul again

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

Very friendly staff, hostel is old but the rooms are very clean! We stayed in a double private room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

A memorable stay in Nobel Hostel, It was more than my expectation, specially the staff attitude and cooperative really admired me. We had a wonderful time over there.Breakfast was also very good and location is just in heart of major attractions. If I could a second chance to visit Istanbul I would definitely love to stay at Nobel Hostel. Muhammad Naeem Sadiq , Pakistan naeem_case 0092-300-9509274

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Pakistan
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Location was amazing, staff friendly. Cozy little place. Thank you guys :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

At winter it is cold in rooms.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Dmitry, last year we have installed central heating system to our building and i can proudly say that we have no cold rooms in our hostel. I wish you could ask someone in the reception about the tempreture in the room and they could solve it in 1 minute.

87%

I was exceptionally pleased with the place; both of the guys who were working while I stayed were very accommodating. For example allowing me to use a locker even though I had already checked out the same for allowing me to grab a quick shower before my fligt. The breakfast was also just great, a really good spread and variety of food (eggs, veggies, cereals etc) included in the price of the hostel. When I go back I will certainly stay there again.


97%

Excellent hostel, aside of the Blue Mosque and very near to St. Sophia. Great room, very clean, highly recommended!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Couple 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


100%

Perfect location !!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


90%

Great hostel, great price, great location. Have already recommended to friends.

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


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