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Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Central hostel with free breakfast connected to a rail/subway station in Istanbul

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Double Room | Balcony
Private kitchen
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments in central Istanbul offers breakfast, coffee, and snacks. Enjoy a cozy café between visits to Galataport and Istiklal Avenue. Amenities include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
4 bathrooms
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - twin
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tel Sk. 26, Beyoglu, Türkiye, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galataport - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galata Tower - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yörem Türkü Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beirut Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • NEVET
  • ‪26A Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Neva Bar / Taksim - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Hostel near Istiklal Avenue
Close to Taksim Square and Galata Tower, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises and concierge services
Room features
All 80 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and desks

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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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number 34-2958

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Istanbul
Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments located?

Located in Taksim, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square, and Galataport. Galata Tower and Pera Palace Hotel are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taksim Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 12 minutes.

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Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

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

Good place

Great Staff , very friendly and helpful, the apartment was clean and very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soggiorno ok!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Can

Liked: Cleanliness

Fiyatı uygun koşullar pek iyi değil

Kalan insanlar genelde yabancı ve değişik tipler. Fiyatına göre fena deği.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

tolga

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

Ortak Banyo tuvalet, klima yok

ortak banyo tuvalet mevcut. katta ki tüm odalarda banyo yok, ortak banyo tuvalete giriyorsun. bir katta 2 oda 4lü ranza mevcut. akşamları çok gürültülü. odada klima dolap yok. otel değil öğrenci yurdu. Kesinlikle tavsiye etmiyorum.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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