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Levanten Hostel

Beaux Arts hostel in Istanbul with a 24-hour front desk

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Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Bathroom sink
Lobby sitting area
Hallway
Lobby
Levanten Hostel sits in the heart of Istanbul, offering a welcoming retreat complete with a library and in-room WiFi. Guests can easily explore Taksim Square using the hostel's bike rentals, on-site car rentals, or with helpful tour assistance from staff.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (4 Beds) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Family Room (4 Beds)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (Mixed room with 6 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Shared Dormitory (Female room with 6 beds)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
  • 6 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cihangir Mahallesi Purtelas Sok No: 42, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Taksim Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Galataport - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Galata Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 4 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 6 min drive
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Şirin Kumpir Waffle Taksim - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pöti - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chino Whisky Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪01 Cihangir Kebap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪şenay's house coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Levanten Hostel

Hostel near Istiklal Avenue
Located close to Taksim Square and Galataport, Levanten Hostel provides a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Levanten Hostel feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Separate sitting areas, communal kitchens, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35.00 per person (one way)

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 major credit cards

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Levanten Hostel
Levanten Hostel Istanbul
Levanten Istanbul
Levanten Hostel Istanbul
Levanten Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Levanten Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Levanten Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Levanten Hostel?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Levanten Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Levanten Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35.00 per person applies.

Where is Levanten Hostel located?

Located in Taksim, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue, Taksim Square, and Galataport. Tupras Stadium and Dolmabahçe Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taksim Station is only a 4-minute walk and Findikli Station is 6 minutes.

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Levanten Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 208 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ardalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a room with 3 beds. It was clean and comfortable and very close to takseem. Bathroom is shared with others. Not bad if you are on the budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

jamal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is running down , it’s not saturable at all . Needs an urgent renovation .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

UMUT

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away from there. Its awful place. Everybody using common toilets and showers. Dirty place. Good place for sickness. No proper curtain on the window. No air conditioner. No fresh place. Waste of money...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Moayad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at a hotel that left much to be desired. The overall cleanliness was appalling, with grimy surfaces and questionable stains. To add to the discomfort, the absence of a bathroom inside the room was inconvenient and disappointing. The shared facilities were no better, showcasing a lack of maintenance. Definitely not a place I'd recommend for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Tek artısı konumu

Civar hostellere göre daha yüksek bir fiyat ödenmesine rağmen gayet eski ve bakımsız bir yer. Duş ve tuvalet bakımsız. Sıvı sabun kutusundaki ürünün ne olduğu belli değil. Tek artısı Taksim meydana yakın olması.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fotoğraflarla alakası yok. Oda rutubet kokuyordu. Sadece ortak tuvalet var odalarda havlu yok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

no old Korean zone

그냥저냥, 한국인만 없으면 완벽한 숙소
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hoisung

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

Why i write short

The only reason why I don’t have perfect memory. Thx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ulvi

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

tavsiye etmem

O gün Resepsiyonda olan personel çok ilgisiz ve kabaydı. Aralık ayıp olmasına rağmen odada ısıtıcı hiçbir cihaz çalışmıyordu ve oda buz gibiydi - sabaha kadat bu böyle devam etti.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

özgür

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Özel 2 kişilik oda aldım fakat özel tuvaleti yoktu. Tuvalet hosteldeki diğer odalarda ortaktı çok kötü ve eskiydi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Raquel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El baño del hostel estaba sucio como si jamas hubieran limpiado y las camas eran incómodas. Lo único bueno era la localización del apartamento.

2/10 Terrible

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hay cocina disponible, las fotos engañan, el baño no está en condiciones y las habitaciones dejan mucho que desear. Horrible.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Worst stay at Istanbul so far

Such a pathetic place with nothing working. Don't go unless you don't have any other option.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Sadece konumu iyi

Paylaşımlı odada kaldık. Odalar bakımsız, odadaki koltuk muhtemelen yıllardır hiç temizlenmemiş. Ranzalar çok eski, ranzaların perdesi yok. Ortak tuvalet ve banyonun kapısını içeriden açamıyorsunuz, kapının kolu yok. O yüzden tam olarak kapatmadan kullanmanız gerekiyor. Bina çok eski ve bakımsız. Tek iyi yanı Taksim'e yakın olması ama meydana ulaşmak için çok dik yokuşlar tırmanmanız gerekiyor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dört kişilik oda da kaldık. Fotoğraflarda göründüğü gibiydi, odalar temiz danışmanlıktqki kişi gayet ilgili ve güler yüzlüydü.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to know that the shower and the toilets are NOT private as it may understood from the pics and the concise text, they are public, and in each floor. That is my only problem with this hostel. And it was a surprise, because i didn't get it when i booked a double bed room. Besides that, the stuff was SO nice and welcoming, they clean all the time so even if the toilet and the public area become unpleasant, it is very quickly being fixed, and they make sure that people will be quiet and consider others in the evenings. The location is superb. The guy that work their most of the day's hours is Shadmal, a beautiful soul, very kind and friendly. He made the entire experience into a pure pleasure.
Stayed 20 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Shyamprasad

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked the property via different website but the review would be same. To start with I had booked a single room. Instead when I arrived they gave me an entire dorm room for myself. So I had to share bathroom and toilet with others. The building is old, which is okay but not enough is made to keep it clean. Bed sheets were dirty. The toilet was dirty. Shower had water clogging. Not enough pressure on taps etc. And just one bathroom and toilet for 3 or 4 dorm rooms. Which is 12 or 16 people. I would recommend this place only if you have no other option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

JAYANT

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

Nice Place to Stay

Its an excellent place is the heart of Taksim and budget friendly. Staff was nice and welcoming. The only thing I would expect them to improve is in terms of service, there was no towel & AC remote in my room so I had to went all the way down from 3rd floor and 3 times to follow up for a towel, whle I was already late for my event. It took more than an hour to get the towel as there was only 1 person in reception and he was busy in checkin guests. Normally to arrange it better it should be kept in room in advance. The WiFi didnt work at a times at night, but otherwise it was fine. The place is small and not as shown in the pictures. I booked a single room but the bathroom was not attached. This information was not clear in the description while booking. The place was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Really bad shape, needs a lot of fixing.

Place is nothing like the pictures, bad shape furniture, cold rooms and bathroom. Not clean, thin stairs, not family friendly. Windows and doors are loose, broken and bad smell coming through it. Bed was literally joined with ducktape, there were ton of dust in the air and some bugs. Wall divisions are polymere so every sound is listened. There is only one bathroom, with one shower, at each twelve people per floor. Only hotwater at the shower, not at the sink. No roof at the stairs, too thin and hard to carry with luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maryam

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
6 gece iki arkadaş kaldık. Konum mukkemmel, ulaşım kolay. Yataklar rahatsızdı ama bı kaç gün kalacaklar idare edebilir. F/P
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hristofor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was really comfortable, I liked the speed of the Internet connection as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

TANSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tek kişilik oda

Küçük ve güvenilir bir hostel. Kattaki ortak banyo konforlu görünmüyordu ancak tuvaletler temizdi. Güler yüzlü bir işletmecisi var. Odalar temiz. Isıtıcı ile güzelce ısındı.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abdikhadar Hassan

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

Bra bemötande

Under min vistelse var utmärkt Tack vare personalen som jobbat där
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

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