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Sultan Hostel Reviews

Akbiyik Caddesi 21, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey

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83%Overall Rating

From 56 ratings
  • 78%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 96%Location
  • 82%Staff
  • 82%Atmosphere
  • 79%Cleanliness

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87%

Good hostel, great location and nice breakfast. It was a bit loud at night with the bar underneath and people running up and down the stairs, but if you're a hard sleeper it shouldn't bother you.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (8 reviews)


90%

Very nice hostel. The best location. Nice street, nice building, nice caffee.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ukraine
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

Nice place, helpful staff, breakfast not so good but included. Overall a cheap and nice stay! I can truly recommend it!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


80%

the room was basic but very noisy from outside since it is in a street with a lot of small bars for tourists.


67%

Location was central to main attractions, breakfast was great, and staff were friendly. Had to ask for bed sheets to be changed when we arrived because they had not done so. Mattresses felt like sleeping on a cloth had been thrown over some springs. Staff came in while we were sleeping and tried to get us to take shots. Came back at 5 am and turned on all the lights. The staff also slept in the spare beds in our dorm during the day and night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

nice hostel, excellent location, loud at nights but perfect when travelling by yourself.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


83%

Stayed here for one night in a double room. It was reasonably quiet considering it is on a street with lots of restaurants and bars. It was clean and had lockers to rent. There was only one toilet and bathroom on the floor but this didn't actually seem to be a problem and the radiator in our room was on all day which made the room overly warm for April. Otherwise great location, breakfast included and friendly staff.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (20 reviews)


67%

We stayed after a big tour company had taken over the hostel. It would have been good to ave been pre-warned about this as we would have chosen somewhere else to stay. Staff were excellent, although the place is quite run down

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Great location, helpful staff, nice area to relax.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

Wifi throughout the building was poor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


93%

Sultan hostel was absolutely amazing! Great location and nightlife. The staff was wonderful, especially Gabriela. She was very attentive to my friends and I and suggested some pretty nice places to visit.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

a decent place with above average breakfast and below average showers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


97%

It was a great hostel, and it was really clean and close to the major attractions of Sultanahmet. The staff was super friendly and helpful, and they even put all of my friends and I in one room together which was great.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (1 review)


87%

The double room was very, very small..not top mention the bathroom, with the shower near the sink and the wc without any curtain or box. No hot water for almost a day! BUT if you easily adapt to this kind of situation, the location is fantastic, in 2 minutes you can easily walk to the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace. The breakfast is good and also the staff are very friendly.


70%

Great location and good price performance ratio. Breakfast is ok and to party seems pretty good. But rooms especially restrooms could need an improvement. As well bring some earpads because it is not quiet (doors are closed loudly).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • , 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


87%

We felt good all the time! Staff is great. And the combination of hostel and bar is great, too!


77%

The noisy location affects the sleeping quality. Esp. in rooms towards the front on the first floor. best are rooms further up and towards the side street. the bakery there produces noises throughout the night with transportation and loading. clean place with a safe feelingin a very central place. helpful staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

Loved our stay! The staff was awesome and very helpful with everything. I felt extremely safe here. Also the food at the restaurant next door was great. Highly recommnded!


87%

Location of the hostel is excellent, 3 minutes walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia,5 minutes to train station and about 15minutes walk to the harbour. The hostel itslelf is clean, the rooms are a little bit small but nice. The staff are the nicest.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • All Female Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


73%

Basic, but fine. Does the job of a place to sleep cheaply and in a pretty good spot. Didn't see many of the advertised facilities like a common room, swimming pool, terrace, jobs board etc though...


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