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Nostalji Hostel

Hostel with free parking, 8-minute walk to Taksim Square

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Nostalji Hostel places guests in the heart of Istanbul. Enjoy practical amenities like WiFi in every room, dry cleaning, laundry services, and a terrace for planning adventures. The restaurant serves local flavors, and vibrant shops and cafes of Istiklal Avenue are just beyond.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 75 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 King Bunk Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory (Women Only)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Washing machine
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 King Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Taksim Dolapdere Cadde 107, Apartments 1, First Floor, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34060

What's nearby

  • Taksim Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Istiklal Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Galataport - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Galata Tower - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 3 min drive
  • Taşkışla Cable Car Station - 9 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tebek Korean Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Baba & Oğul Nargile Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Geyik Elmadağ Şişli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Park Elite Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mixo Terrace - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Nostalji Hostel

Hostel near Taksim Square
Istiklal Avenue and Dolmabahçe Palace are located near Nostalji Hostel, which provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Nostalji Hostel offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: TRY 20 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of TRY 20; reservation required

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Shared accommodations
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: TRY 200 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately TRY 20 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 10.0 per day
  • Towels fee: TRY 40 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Hosted evening meal: TRY 20

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nostalji Hostel Istanbul
Terrace Yasar Hostel Adults Only
Nostalji Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Nostalji Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Nostalji Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nostalji Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Nostalji Hostel?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nostalji Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Nostalji Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Nostalji Hostel located?

Located in Taksim, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Acibadem Taksim Hospital and Taksim Square. Istiklal Avenue and Dolmabahçe Palace are also within 1 mi (2 km). Taşkışla Cable Car Station is 9 minutes by foot and Taksim Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Nostalji Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

4.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 92 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ali

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

Fantastic hospitality.

Nice experience. Really charming and cute place. Its terrace overlooking the city is impressive. Nice breakfast. Fantastic hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahsa

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

Very clean, safe and central.

It's a hostel I've stayed in before. Very clean, safe and very central. Thank you for your quality service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahir

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

Very comfortable and I left satisfied

It is a very comfortable and nice hostel. I made good friends. I am quite satisfied with the rooms, private lockers and service thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hussam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and Management. Thanks Noah. Thanks Rashad, and thanks to Abdulla 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I come as someone who loves Istanbul very much. I have had hostel experiences before. Nostalji is one of the best hostels that I’ve stayed in due to the location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Merle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an absolute dive!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yeliz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Toplamda iki kere kaldım ikisinde de çok
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Behanam

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

Location

Being close to the city center and Taksim Square was very important to me, and Nostalgia Hostel solved this issue. In addition, the staff is nice and the terrace view is very beautiful. I recommend it for those looking for a short or long-term stay at an economical cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahir

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

Kesinlikle tavsiye ederim

Güzel bir deneyim oldu diyebilirim hostele gitmeden önce korkularım vardı temizlik kimlerle kalacağım vb gibi ama öyle olmadı çalışanları çok cana yakındı hele teras cafe si muazzam diyebilirim salaş bir mekan çok güzel saat gece 03:00 kadar oturdum gitar çalan arkadaşlar geceye renk kattı iş için geldiğim bir bana tatil oldu
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leila

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

Thnks you so much 🙏🙏

Thank you for the nostalji hostel for the good service..friendly staff.strategic location.affordable price..there is also simple breakfast and dinner...there is a small roof cafe.a place to hang out..with music on the roof..also thank you for the very friendly Indonesian staff named Ali Ridho..see you next time 🙏🙏🙏
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

En dernier recours

Faible prix mais sale, terrasse pour restaurant plutot cantine, forte promiscuité, deux douches toilettes pour quelques dizaines de personnes, recommande la location d un casier pour la sécurité du sac avec imposition de leur cadenas payant et caution sejour. Je n y retournerai pas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vurghun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bokdan bi hostel 2 gün2 hasta oldum
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Volkan

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

İnanılmaz güzel

Ben bu kadar sıcak samimi bir ortam görmedim. muamele üst düzeydi. Fiyatı ise Bedavadan biraz pahalıydı.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Güven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hier können keine Menschen schlafen. Das ist eine eckelhafte und dreckige Unterkunft!!! Bilder stimmen nicht
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT COME TO THIS HOSTEL. They are allowing homeless people with government stipends to room here. Every room is loud at night and dirty. Homeless people are smoking in the halls all day and throughout the night. Lots of sick people. Other rooms are reserved for long stay tenants who are just as loud and noisy. Owners are lazy and do not clean anything. It is not safe. DO NOT COME HERE. If you are in Istanbul and need an affordable place to stay, there are plenty of other options.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thipwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone are loving at the hostel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yazan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
schrecklich
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Begaiym

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This might have been one of the worst hostel experiences I have had. The female dorm room is nothing like in the pictures, it's very small and with people's suitcases there is barely space to walk. Not every bed has a plug, you might have to share it with the neighboring bed which might be taken, and no plugs in the common area as well. So if I didn't have my power bank I would have been screwed. The common area and the bathroom was very dirty. The shower and the toilet was in the same compartment, so the toilet was always wet. No toilet paper, no soap. The stuff didn't seem to care much if you have any issues or requests. I gave 2 stars for the location and the price. It's only 3-5 minutes away from Taksim square, and the price is really cheap. So if you need to stay close to the center and don't care much about comfort you can consider it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad

the place is unsanitary, with bedbug infestation, dirty sheets, bathroom with visible sewage, no cleaning, high risk of contamination, I had to leave and look for another hostel, not even as a last resort, better to sleep on the floor of the airport which is cleaner
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So smell room for lady
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

sébastien

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
hygiène sanitaire , insalubre , risque contamination
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Marziya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If there would be something worse than terrible I would put it! It is not worth even staying in Nostalji 1 hour. Bedding, bedroom, reception area is just source of decease. It was the worst experience ever. The property host even doesn’t will to talk and accept the complaints. Never try this hostel, photos don’t reflect the reality
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Neda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and well disposed staff but the hostel is still in preparation and the installations were precarious and messy, but then again it was very cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
전체적으로 건물 및 침구류.샤워.화장실등 관리가안되어있다
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ainis

They returned the money and threw me out of the apartments just because I did hair transplantation. Suddenly, my place was reserved for someone else. Not pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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