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Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Travelers start their day with a hearty breakfast before exploring Istanbul's vibrant Istiklal Avenue or taking in the historic waterfront at Galataport

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

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Taksim neighborhood, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments is connected to a rail/subway station. Galata Tower and Hagia Sophia are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Istiklal Avenue and Grand Bazaar. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Tel Sk. 26, Beyoglu, Türkiye, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Istanbul_IstiklalAvenue_6067969_04
    Istiklal Avenue
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Istanbul_TaksimSquare_508029_05
    Taksim Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • View from Galataport overlooking Bosphorus strait with sailing ferry boat and Topkapi Palace in the far end before sunset, Istanbul, Turkey
    Galataport
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye
    Pera Palace Hotel
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Demiroren Istiklal
    2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • NEVET
  • Beirut Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Mawaa
    1 min walk
  • 26A Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Hostel near Taksim Square
Close to Istiklal Avenue and Galataport, 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:
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square. Galata Tower and Galataport are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taksim Station is 7 minutes by foot and Tophane Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irina

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahlem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024