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Cheers Hostel

Hostel with a bar, steps from Basilica Cistern

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Property grounds
Family Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Economy Shared Dormitory, Women only | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Bar (on property)
Lobby sitting area
Cheers Hostel in the heart of Istanbul offers a vibrant retreat with amenities like an airport shuttle and dry cleaning. Guests unwind in the charming garden, enjoy drinks at the bar, and stay connected with in-room WiFi. The location consistently earns praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Zeynep Sultan Camii Sokak No 21, Alemdar Mahallesi, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Safran - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maya's Corner Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Sark Sofrasi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kurtaran Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Kebap Dürüm Evi - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cheers Hostel

Hostel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Cheers Hostel provides an airport shuttle, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Cheers Hostel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (EUR 10 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Towels fee: EUR 1 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day (16 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0244

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
In accordance with national/local laws, air conditioning may be restricted to certain hours from 01 November to 31 March

Property is also known as

Cheers Hostel
Cheers Hostel Istanbul
Cheers Istanbul
Cheers Hotel Istanbul
Cheers Hostel Istanbul
Cheers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Cheers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheers Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cheers Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cheers Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cheers Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cheers Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 90 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cheers Hostel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace are also within 15 minutes. Gulhane Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Cheers Hostel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Harolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, staff were helpful and their breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

WonJoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Totally acceptable

트램역에서 걸어서 2분, 호스트 친절함, 스탭 친절함, 한국어 잘함, 바에서 보는 야경 최고! 4베드라서 4인실인줄 알았는데, 2층 4베드라서 8인실이라는 의미였음. 락커 & 키 기본제공 Close to tram stop just 2 min., friendly and kind host and staff, well speaking Korean and English, night view at the bar was amazing! There is NO 4 beds room. but totally fine. Free locker available
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MONISH KUMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel

Great hostel to stay for a solo traveller. Kepp up guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

初トルコ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location, kind staff, good breakfast, clean room, pretty cat and dog... would like to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Sergei

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

bearable

Loud music on evening on upstairs, squeaky floor, no sound isolation bathroom and corridor totally.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hospitality by the staff of the hostel, went above and beyond to ensure that we had a comfortable stay. Would highly recommend. Best place to stay in Istanbul 😀
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly kind. The other guests were very nice. I would’ve preferred a lower bunk and they were plenty of those for them to give me but somehow I got an upper bunk. Otherwise it was a good place. The location is good if you’re interested in the old town sites.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hostel

If you’re in Istanbul stay here. I can not say enough good things about this hostel. We had such an amazing find here. Everyone that works here are amazing and made us feel so welcome. Seyful, Tarik, Sinan are seriously the best. Such great guys. We even left for 5 days and then came back here to say hi and hangout for another day. The bar is great and we met people from all over. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Ok

Very good location, but water pressure is gone in the morning. Still quite happy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the Cheers Hostel in Istanbul treated me like a queen from the first moment until the last! Sfy and Sinan greeted me with huge smiles & immediately helped me with my luggage when I arrived. Tarik was so sweet and always took the time to ask if I needed anything throughout my stay. Elif in the bar was super friendly and warm every time I saw her, and Hasan made delicious meatballs & chicken wings for our bbq. Even more impressive was the owner Onur. He went far, far beyond the expected to help me in a million ways. When I told him about a terrible hair color job I got in Israel, he sent me to his personal hair stylist, called several times during my appointment to make sure it was going well, and even waited at the hostel to see the results. In the end his stylist Zeki gave me the best color & cut of my life! On my last night Onur also moved me to a lovely single room in a sister hotel so that I would sleep well before a very long flight. Simply amazing client service! I am sad to leave and will definitely come back to Cheers Hostel when in Istanbul! 10/10!!!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MB

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is in an amazing location and the staff could not have been more welcoming! However there was mold in my shower. Otherwise it was a great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Eléonore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super séjour

Super séjour ! L’auberge est idéalement située, le personnel y est accueillant et de bons conseils !
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly hostel

It is not the most fancy place, quite the opposite, but still a great place. The guys that run the place are extremely friendly. I stayed in a single room not in the main building and it was clean, quiet and good value for money. Breakfast is included, not a very big variety but it keeps hunger away. Great central location with fantastic view of Hagia Sofia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

KHALED

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Juste pour dormir

La première nuit était difficile, une petite chambre, les 2 autres nuits dans une grande chambre confortable avec balcon. Les chambres rénovées. Le petit déjeuner manque un peu d'hygiène et la salle est petite mais sympa.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

sarah aisyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was perfect. Breakfast was minimal but service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

subin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
주인분이 넘 친절하시고 좋았어요 ^.^
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

RISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

素敵な宿でした。おすすめです！

英語もままならない私たちでしたがホステルの主人がすごく気さくな方でたくさん相手してくれました。本当に素敵なところでした。人生初のドミトリーでしたが周りの方も声かけてくださったり帰りタクシーの相乗りをしたりととてもいい思い出ができました！最上階からの眺めは最高です！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ich war garnicht im Cheers untergebracht sondern 250-300 entfernt in einem anderen Gebäude
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

YOUNG JOO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

최고의 선택

이스탄불 최고의 위치가 아닌가 생각됩니다 술탄아흐멧에서도 가장 중심에 위치하여 도보로 주요 관광지까지 5-10분이면 접근가능하고 귤하네 트램역에서도 매우가깝습니다 최근에 리노베이션 한 숙소에 머물렀는데 청결하고 쾌적하였습니다 호스텔 특성상 냉장고가 없어 다소 아쉬웠으나 공용냉장고 사용을 도와주시어 더운여름 시원한 음료 마시는데 불편없이 지냈습니다 스텝분들 모두 친절하시어 재방문 의사 100%입니다
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hospitality and decent price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay!

Legué ya tarde a la noche e initial mi tour temprano al dia siguiente. Fue solo para dormir, por lo que no tengo base para opinar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un lugar para ser y estar a gusto

Increible
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
귤하네 트램역에서 매우 가깝고 주요 관광지와 도보로 이동 가능합니다. 직원들이 매우 친절하고 한국말을 매우 잘 하는 분이 한 분 계십니다 경기도에 사셨다고 하네요 조식도 과일과 야채가 두루 나와 매우 만족했습니다 다음에 이스탄불에 간다면 또 여기에서 잘 겁니다
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly and family vibe - very welcoming from the moment you walk in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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