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Istiklal Hostel Istanbul

Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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A short walk from Sultanahmet Square and Blue Mosque, Istiklal Hostel Istanbul provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 8)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Shared Bathroom (for 10)

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 4)

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Air conditioning
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Quadruple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 6)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Alemdar Mh. Divanyolu Cd. No 70, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34120

What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sultanahmet Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Çiğdem Pastanesi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grande Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baran Restoran - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Istanbul Kebab Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Istiklal Hostel Istanbul

Hostel near Sultanahmet Square
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Istiklal Hostel Istanbul provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket assistance and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Istiklal Hostel Istanbul have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 5.00 per day

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

Property is also known as

Istiklal Hostel
Istiklal Hostel Istanbul Istanbul
Istiklal Hostel Istanbul Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Istiklal Hostel Istanbul pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Istiklal Hostel Istanbul?

Self parking is available for EUR 5.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Istiklal Hostel Istanbul?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Istiklal Hostel Istanbul?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Istiklal Hostel Istanbul provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A per person fee applies.

Where is Istiklal Hostel Istanbul located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sultanahmet Square and Basilica Cistern. Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Sultanahmet Station is only a 2-minute walk and Cemberlitas Station is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Istiklal Hostel Istanbul Reviews

2.0

2.0

Cleanliness

2.0

Staff & service

2.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed Amine, Montréal

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

Hôtel terrible et horrible arnaque

Même si j'ai réservé avant deux semaines j'ai pas trouvé une chambre lorsque je suis arrivé. J'ai perdu 133 $ pour rien et je cherche à être remboursé. ( cher expedia merci de faire le nécessaire ) Les photos en ligne n'ont aucune relation avec la réalité. Mauvais plan que je ne recommande à personne et faite attention svp.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

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