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Planet Paprika Hostel Reviews

Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi Taksim AkarcasÄ Sokak, No: 3 Taksim Beytoglu Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

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90%Overall Rating

From 23 ratings
  • 91%Character
  • 83%Security
  • 95%Location
  • 99%Staff
  • 94%Atmosphere
  • 80%Cleanliness

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97%

Absolutely love Planet Paprika! The staff are so friendly and nice, especially Alex, she is awesome! They will take you out to bars and clubs at night and show you where to have a good time! They are very accommodating as well. Staying at Planet Paprika made my experience in Istanbul so much better, and I would without a doubt stay there every single time I went back!! Planet Paprika you are the best!!!

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


97%

Excelent location and very friendly and helpful staff. I fully recommend it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


87%

This hostel is all about the staff and the people who work there, the facilities might not be 100% but if what you are looking for is a bed to sleep at night and a great atmosphere and the chance to meet friends, then by all means stay here! My friends (3 girls) spent an unforgettable 3 days at this amazing hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Perfect staff and owner, they cant help u more, always very kind and so helpfull... And great location, it couldnt be better, so close to everything, and the good thing, while u r sleeping u dont hear any noise... Thanks for all...


93%

Great place to stay. Excellent Staff

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Greece
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Nice hostel..staff very welcoming and helful. English spoken. Rooms ok and rest of facilities OK. Mi suggestions for improvement...I found it difficult to find and the group staying there that night partied a lot and made a lot of noise even at 5 am wich for me it wasnt really a problem but i think they should really keep that a bit more low key

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


83%

The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were willing to go above and beyond at giving recommendations about the city to help you find your way.


90%

The people are fun there they will help you verey much really it's fun place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Location is amazing, excelent for all things you should do in Istanbul .. close to metro station, to all the nightlife and still in quite position if you want to have some sleep. Dorm I was in is wide and spacious with a small bathroom inside. And all hostel, no metter weather conditions (I was in rather bad weather there) is clean and spotless. Mr. Paprika and Miss Paprika :) are excelent hosts, going all way and beyond to make your stay happy. Great place to stay I do recommend! See yaa again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2012
  • greek_lover
  • Serbia
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


100%

my last visit was my 10th visit to istanbul and first to planet paprika i wold like to say it was my best visit . really the location is amazing and the stuff ( Sehart , Alex ) are more than just wonderfull but really both are amazing. ofcourse i will back there again and i advcie every traveler to istanbul to choose this place it is the best . Big thanks from EGYPT

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Egypt
  • Male 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

Fantastic hostel, fantastic staff!! Would definitely come back!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

The staff was very open-minded, friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


93%

To experince the awesome night life of Istanbul, you have to be in Takshim, and Planet Paprika is the best hostel in Takshim. The staff were extremly friendly, kind and helpful. And come night, the same staff host the best parties in Istanbul :) The best thing is meeting people from different countries,professions, etc. In the new years eve party I totally lost count of the number of nationalities present :) One of the best hostels i have stayed in and will be definitly going back for sure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


97%

Planet paprika is not about the hostel or it's facilities. It's all about the hosts there. Alice is such a great host that she makes up for all the loss of facilities. They are very friendly, welcoming and accommodating. One of the best places to have fun at. I cannot recollect of any other hostel hosting you the way these people do. PP rocks. P

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Well, the hosts, Mr. Paprika and the hostess Alexandra, are great people with a good heart! They were kind enough to guide us in a right way, economically.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Alex and Serhad are awesome. They are welcoming, and VERY helpful. It's a great place to stay with a group of friends. It's location is supreme. I look forward to visiting Planet Paprika again soon.

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




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