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Know Hostel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Breakfast served, international cuisine
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Know Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Triple Room (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Deluxe Suite (Family)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Istanbul City Center, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Know Hostel is near a metro station. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Blue Mosque and Galata Tower. Vialand Tema Park and Istanbul Expo Center are also worth visiting.
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Hocapasa Mahallesi Hüdavendigar, Caddesi No:10, Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galata Tower - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gülhane Kandil Tesisleri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪OSMANLIZADELER - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Midyeci-x Taksim - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Constantine Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Know Hostel

Hotel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, Know Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A computer station, an elevator, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Know Hostel offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) at scheduled times

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35 per night

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

Elite Kasseria
Elite Kasseria Hotel
Elite Kasseria Hotel Istanbul
Elite Kasseria Istanbul
Know Hostel Istanbul
Know Istanbul
Know Hostel Hotel
Know Hostel Istanbul
Know Hostel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Know Hostel?

Know Hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Know Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

What time is check-out at Know Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Know Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of EUR 65 per vehicle applies.

Where is Know Hostel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Hagia Sophia, and Basilica Cistern. Bosphorus and Eminönü Square are also within 10 minutes. Gulhane Station and Sirkeci Marmaray Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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