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Windrose Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Taksim Square

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City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Property entrance
Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Standard Double Room, City View | Shared kitchen | Full-size fridge, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils, spices
Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Windrose Hostel, situated close to Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, explore the library, or unwind at the bar with free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of express check-in and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

City Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Shared Bathroom) | Living area | Toys

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Katip Mustafa Çelebi mah. Billurcu sokak, Mücadele çikmazi no.5 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galata Tower - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 5 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 16 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪City Center Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Avam Kahvesi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cokolâda Beyoğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meyhane İstanbul Teras - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Novas Hagiasophia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Windrose Hostel

Hostel near Taksim Square
Located close to Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace, Windrose Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (TRY 80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, uncovered extended parking on site (TRY 80 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: TRY 50 for adults and TRY 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

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

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

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately TRY 50 for adults and TRY 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: TRY 80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: TRY 80 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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Windrose Istanbul
Windrose Hostel Istanbul
Windrose
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Windrose Hostel Istanbul
Istanbul Windrose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Windrose Hostel
Windrose Hostel Istanbul
Windrose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Windrose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Windrose Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Windrose Hostel?

Self parking is available for a fee. Valet parking is available for TRY 80 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 80 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Windrose Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Windrose Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Windrose Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Windrose Hostel located?

Located in Taksim, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taksim Square, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taksim Station is only a 5-minute walk and Findikli Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Windrose Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 56 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel clean and well located I recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcoming by the owner. He is also very helpful. Good price/quality for a single person. It is a liitle small for 2 people. Close to everything by foot. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good and bad hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Altaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amount you pay it worth next to Taksim hotle was clean bath was clean no towel was present was self srvs it was my first experience with hostel was 3 ppl in room all sleep n gone kitchen was good ppl come n cook food n eat hotel has lot of broucher n map n flyers about city Best Regards Altaf A RaNa From New York
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Burcu

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

Merkezi, rahat ve kullanışlı

Resepsiyondaki kişiler çok yardımcı her konuda. Odam da rahattı, içinde banyo mevcuttu. Genel kullanıma açık olan mutfak kullanışlı. Merkezi konumda oluşu da avantaj sağladı. Tekrar kalırım. Teşekkürler.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Serdar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konum olarak çok iyi bir yerde. Orta halli, cazip bir pansiyon arıyorsanız kaçırmayın.
Tek kişilik bir oda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Aisha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jättedålig. Högt price. Dåligt värme. Ingen service. Dålig badrum.allt dålig.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Emre

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Dikkat

İki kişilik tek büyük yataklı oda rezervasyonu yapmıştık. Odayı görünce bi baktık 2 tane tek yataklı oda var. İtiraz ettik, eleman tamam ben halledicem dedi, sonra gitti yatakları birleştirdi dalga geçer gibi. Resepsiyondakiler türk değil paki, yarım yamalak türkçe biliyorlar. Bu yaptığınız aldatmaca, biz böyle yapmadık rezervasyonu diyince de abi ilk gelenlere veriyoruz büyük yatakları gibi bir şey dedi, o ne öyle köşe kapmaca gibi. Temizlik açısından iyi, taksim meydana 3 dakika ama rezervasyon yaparken yatak işini iki kez düşünün derim.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Afsana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ben memnun kaldim. Samet beyede tesekkur ederim her bir seyde yardimci oldu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They’re a lovely staff and go out of their way fo be helpful. Stayed there twice already. Loved the area as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

A bit overpriced, but good location

After some issues at the airport, we booked at the very last minute around midnight but the staff was really helpful. We didn't get the room we booked though, and it was all quite pricey for what we got
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The whole building condition is below standard. It was not clear in the Ad that the toilet is public!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the hostel itself is centrally located to a lot of nice places in Taksim, and the room was quiet and private. The lack of air conditioning was somewhat problematic, and I had a hard time sleeping at night because of it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kübra

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

it was a nice experience

It was clean and very comfortable. Location is very good. The employees were polite and debonair. It was also a cheap place. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oda tuttuk son dakika odayı iptal ettiler güvenilmez ona göre program yapin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location great staff so friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Gizem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bir gece için güzel bir yerdi.Tek sıkıntı kaldığımız odada rutubet kokusu vardı.Gece biraz üşüdük ama çok büyük bir problem değildi. Çift kişilik yatak iki tek kişilik yatağın birleştirilmesiyle oluşturulmuş. Ortaya denk gelince can sıkıcı oluyor fakat çalışanın ilgili olması kötü olan şeyleri unutturdu açıkçası.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Muhammad Tukur

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

My humble opinion

Satisfactory
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostel is a pleasant place to stay. I used a private room with bathroom and it was very comfortable. The location is really convenient for central Istanbul. The staff were friendly and eager to help.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerem

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

Güzel bir deneyimdi

Taksimde güzel bir lokasyon samimi otel yönetimi
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to everything and with an amazing price
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Nesli

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cift kisilik yatak istedik tek tek 2 yatak vardi. Ortak banyo ve tuvalet :( Sadece carsaf vardi gece usuduk ve son olarak havlu ve sampuan dahi yoktu..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Irina

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

Приличный хостел на несколько ночей

Чисто, аккуратно, минимализм максимальный, близко от центра.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

Good location, value for money!

Had a good stay in this hotel. Good comfy beds, nice location, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sena

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

tavsiye ederim

Rahat ettiğim güvenilir bir yer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

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