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Rapunzel Reviews

Bereketzade Camii sk. No:3, Galata, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

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90%Overall Rating

From 30 ratings
  • 88%Character
  • 91%Security
  • 94%Location
  • 88%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 92%Cleanliness

The following reviews were submitted by customers who booked in the last 6 months.

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100%

The best part about this hostel is honestly the staff. they are superfriendlyand they really are helpful with tips, where to go and anything that you need for your stay there.i really enjoyed alot their terrace with sunset and the music..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best places including hotels as well i have stayed at so far. This Hostel makes you feel at home because of its laid back atmosphere . All the staff were very helpful and friendly with reccomendations on places to eat and explore as well as bringing us around to local bars and clubs to party at night. Overall had a great experience and will stay again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Best hostel experience possible - great neighborhood, safe and interesting, close to public transport and good shopping and restaurants - great staff, great price, nice breakfast included

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


83%

Really nice Hostel located on the Asian side of the city at the base of the Galata Tower so very easy to find which was to walk home after a night out. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The staff were friendly with good English and good local knowledge. The common room down stairs is comfortable with a range of local travel books and WiFi which is also available in the rooms. Friendly place located close to shops, restaurants and bars.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The hostel staff was great help to us, and my friends and I really enjoyed staying there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

I felt really safe, and it was such a cute, quirky hostel. I am going to recommend to my friends who are travelling through Turkey.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Charming Hostel in Istanbul's Beyoglu district. I think it's more relaxed to stay here than in Sultanahmet. Very helpful staff, beautiful decoration, basic but ok breakfest. Beds are shaking a lot but I could sleep. Nice rooftop terrace where you can listen to the sound of Istanbul in the evening.

  • Globetrotter
  • 15 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (29 reviews)


100%

This hostel was great. It is as advertised: excellent location, the breakfast is great, the terrace is beautiful, and the vibe is chill. We got some great recs from one of the employees (I can't remember his name): Ehli Tat for dinner and Peyote for drinks. Great local spots. Only issue was that the toilet in our room barely flushed and the beds were extraordinarily squeaky. But I'm really nitpicking there; Rapunzel is definitely the place to be!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

The hostel is located close to the tram station, a main shopping street and a night life area. The rooms were very clean and I personally liked the sheets a lot. The hostel staff was always helpful with giving directions and advice (e.g. where can i find a laundry). The location is perfect if you want to enjoy some nightlife, but also want to be close to all the main sight seeing attractions. I had a very good time while staying there and I would stay again.

  • Globetrotter
  • 26 Mar 2012
  • felixschmitz8312
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (24 reviews)


97%

Very safe for single female travellers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • India
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

keep it this way ! on of the best hostel i've ever been !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

The hostel is cute, clean and full of character, but the best part is the location.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

Some of the best staff I've met anywhere. Near to everything. All around fantastic place!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

Location was good, staff was very nice, breakfast was excellent. Would return in the future!


100%

Perfect location and facility, incredibly helpful staff who was willing and able to recommend places to go to meet our specific interests. My brother and I came for just a few days and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


97%

Would definitely recommend this hostel and would use it again if I go back to Istanbul. Everything was good from helpful but laidback staff, clean rooms, breakfast and convenient location near several transport options. Also don't get hassled from over friendly carpet sellers etc like in the Sultanahmet district, although this area is easily accessible by tram or half hour walk.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


87%

Thank repunzrel for making our stay a great and homely one




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