the Staff were always there to help, the location was in a very god part of Istanbul close to everything, the rooms were neat and tidy, and the shisha made a guest appearance every now and then. the Staff were always there to help, the location was in a very god part of Istanbul close to everything, the rooms were neat and tidy, and the shisha made a guest appearance every now and then. ...Close

Ben, Australia | Couple 25-30 | 15th November 2009

We had a double room with shared bathroom. The room was basic but good enough. We only had to share the bathroom with one other room. Not much of a hostel vibe but does have a common area with computers and a kitchen. I thought the hostel was good value, was clean and the staff were great. Easy to get to from airport and bus station using public transport even with our packs. Dont imagine you will find a better place for a double room at the same cost in old istanbul. We had a double room with shared bathroom. The room was basic but good enough. We only had to share the bathroom with one other room. Not much of a hostel vibe but does have a common area with computers and a kitchen. I thought the hostel was good value, was clean and the staff were great. Easy to get to from airport and bus station using public transport even with our packs. Dont imagine you will find a better place for a double room at the same cost in old istanbul. ...Close

Liam, New Zealand | Couple 25-30 | 04th November 2009

Hi My Friends at Second Home Hostel,the hostel ?s cheap, comfortable,clean thx for make me finding my First Home...what can I say...helpful, trustful and funny boys are runnin it, thx for the so much laughing, it was a pleasure to meet You, com?ng back on my Birthday:)))Hi My Friends at Second Home Hostel,the hostel ?s cheap, comfortable,clean thx for make me finding my First Home...what can I say...helpful, trustful and funny boys are runnin it, thx for the so much laughing, it was a pleasure to meet You, com?ng back on my Birthday:)))...Close

Andrea, Hungary | Female 25-30 | 31st October 2009

Excellent location near the tram and the centre of Istanbul. Staff are helpful and the breakfast on the terrace is a good way to start the day. Free and fast internet and wi-fi was also an added bonusExcellent location near the tram and the centre of Istanbul. Staff are helpful and the breakfast on the terrace is a good way to start the day. Free and fast internet and wi-fi was also an added bonus...Close

ianch82, Ireland | Male 25-30 | 29th October 2009

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excellent location near to historical monuments and next to the tram.easy access to town.it is safe to walk all day, even late at night cause many people are in the area and the restaurants are open till very late.very friendly and pleasant staff help you in everything you need . perfect brekafast.the rooms are a bit small, but very nice and cosy.the cleanliness in shared bathrooms was good ,except of few cases when they were "busy"excellent location near to historical monuments and next to the tram.easy access to town.it is safe to walk all day, even late at night cause many people are in the area and the restaurants are open till very late.very friendly and pleasant staff help you in everything you need . perfect brekafast.the rooms are a bit small, but very nice and cosy.the cleanliness in shared bathrooms was good ,except of few cases when they were "busy"...Close

eaak_pamak8016, Greece | Couple 18-24 | 29th October 2009

We had a great time at Second Home Hostel. It´s really close to all the important sightseeing points in Istanbul. The staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was also brilliant for a Hostel. The only things that were not so good are that there is no safe place for leaving your bags and the bathroom in the rooms is not cleaned every day. Anyway I recomend Second Home Hostel to all the people who want to be in the middle of the historical parts of the city!!!We had a great time at Second Home Hostel. It´s really close to all the important sightseeing points in Istanbul. The staff was really nice and helpful. Breakfast was also brilliant for a Hostel. The only things that were not so good are that there is no safe place for leaving your bags and the bathroom in the rooms is not cleaned every day. Anyway I recomend Second Home Hostel to all the people who want to be in the middle of the historical parts of the city!!!...Close

Marc, Germany | Group 18-24 | 28th October 2009

We really enjoyed our stay - fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable, clean room and tasty breakfast. What more could you want? We really enjoyed our stay - fantastic location, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable, clean room and tasty breakfast. What more could you want? ...Close

Elizabeth, England | Female 25-30 | 26th October 2009

Here's one that will particularly appeal to young people. the place is run by a group of ambitious young guys and they do a very good job. Unfortunately the sewer plumbing of the place is not good, so we had a permanent sewer scent in our room. Also the many stairs might be a problem for older people. Still, considering the price, you get a lot of value, and the famous Turkish gentle hospitality on top.Here's one that will particularly appeal to young people. the place is run by a group of ambitious young guys and they do a very good job. Unfortunately the sewer plumbing of the place is not good, so we had a permanent sewer scent in our room. Also the many stairs might be a problem for older people. Still, considering the price, you get a lot of value, and the famous Turkish gentle hospitality on top....Close

Alex, Netherlands |   | 26th October 2009

Perfect location, excellent service..if I could go again, I would book the same place... Generous and helpful staff, amazing city!!! Perfect location, excellent service..if I could go again, I would book the same place... Generous and helpful staff, amazing city!!! ...Close

enikobocsi1660, Hungary | Female 25-30 | 23rd October 2009

Está situado en el centro y puedes ir andando a todos los sitios, los staffs son muy agradables, el desayuno está muiy bien y tiene una terraza arriba preciosa. Os lo recomiendoEstá situado en el centro y puedes ir andando a todos los sitios, los staffs son muy agradables, el desayuno está muiy bien y tiene una terraza arriba preciosa. Os lo recomiendo...Close

Teresa, Spain | Female 31-40 | 20th October 2009