91%Chambers of the Boheme

A most enjoyable visit with helpful owner and the best beds I have experienced in a hostel. The antique furniture and thick red curtains give great atmosphere. But don't forget good earplugs as the best night-life in Istanbul goes on around the hostel. Good eateries all around. Bookshops and main... more A most enjoyable visit with helpful owner and the best beds I have experienced in a hostel. The antique furniture and thick red curtains give great atmosphere. But don't forget good earplugs as the best night-life in Istanbul goes on around the hostel. Good eateries all around. Bookshops and main shopping street just around the corner.close

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by holysmoke3202 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

1

The room was clean and very close to taxım square and short raıl trıp to blue mosque: breakfast was good. receptıon was fabulous help wıth querıes and how to get around. No lockers ıs the only securıty ıssue. person always on front door so not havıng a key ıs not a problem

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by cherylanne – posted on Oct 31, 2008

6

Close is the new city centre. Very close is great venues. Owner a bit of a nut, but in a great way!

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by Malkor – posted on Oct 29, 2008

2

This is the perfect hostel to stay at if you want a night out in Taskim square. It is close to all the best places to eat, shops, and nightlife. The beds were very comfortable and clean. This is a bonus.

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by Dannyrugby13 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

14

Very convenient location near Taksim square on the main strip (dont remember what the name of the road is called). The owner/operator is extremely helpful and nice. Must be into the nightlife though because on friday/saturdays it can be very noisy (just bring some earplugs if you are wanting to... more Very convenient location near Taksim square on the main strip (dont remember what the name of the road is called). The owner/operator is extremely helpful and nice. Must be into the nightlife though because on friday/saturdays it can be very noisy (just bring some earplugs if you are wanting to go to sleep early). I wish the free breakfast was better, but what can you expect. Overall, excellent place to stay, will be coming back in the near future.close

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by karleigner5059 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

i had realy fun in istanbul hostel,.very friednly staff.very good location.break fast was good with excellent view on roof top terrace. i had realy fun in istanbul hostel,.very friednly staff.very good location.break fast was good with excellent.

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by yasin-6620083618 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

This is by far the best hostel in Istanbul. Its a stylish and unique place to stay in the heart of the liveliest and most colourful neighbourhood of Istanbul. Great value and quality service.

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by assiyek839 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

Perfect location and very nice staff!

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by akenyg1342 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

17

Very friendly and helpfull staff. Good coffee!

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by moltmanns2035 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

2

its smack in the centre of town so your close to pretty much everything. the rooms are tall and gothic and the owner and sun are really helpful - useful when no one speaks english in the whole town and you need to know where to catch a bus. they own the cafe next door too which is good for...

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by ch1lly9720 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

1

great location near major bus stops and metro lines. could do with keeping a little more clean and organized though.

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by alexapc2225 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

4

special thanks for the special breakfast food because of my lactoseallergy

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by lilaloewen1013 – posted on Oct 10, 2008

1

We have received a beyond satisfactory service during our stay in ur hostel. I would be remiss not to express how pleased I am from the dedication, kind hospitality and help of Mr. Ahmed the hostel owner, he strives toward providing the best. I would "without any reservation" recommend... more We have received a beyond satisfactory service during our stay in ur hostel. I would be remiss not to express how pleased I am from the dedication, kind hospitality and help of Mr. Ahmed the hostel owner, he strives toward providing the best. I would "without any reservation" recommend to anyone looking for high level & perfect service to go for ur hostel directly! I really felt like home. Guys don't miss going to the Chambers of the Boheme!close

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by nourbahgat709 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

1

Cool location..... nice staffs and clean bed and toilet and shower.... it what you are all looking for.... highly remcommended.

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by Sumo – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

I only stayed one night but the room and bathrooms were very clean an nice, the hostel is located very close to taksim square - perfect location, however if you like calm environment this may not be the right place for you. The man at the reception was very helpful with the information and supply... more I only stayed one night but the room and bathrooms were very clean an nice, the hostel is located very close to taksim square - perfect location, however if you like calm environment this may not be the right place for you. The man at the reception was very helpful with the information and supply of some snack late at night when I arrived, so to me very very goodclose

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by masakazo6315 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

1

rıght ın the centre of partytown. Damn lucky we had earplugs as ıt was very noısy. Ahmet was a frıendly host but that doesnt take away mould ın the shower closet or noodles ın the wardrobe.

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by estebaan – posted on Oct 3, 2008

1

I didn't appreciate my sarcastic welcome by the hostel staff. He told me that he lost my reservation and that I couldn't have a room. My disappointment was funny to him. Also, he'll beg you about giving him top marks on Hostelworld. Other than the owner, the hostel is great!

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by ferdnerd7173 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

3

good place to stay-frıendly and safe.

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by matehari236101 – posted on Oct 2, 2008

1

No locks on doors and so called common room is in fact cafe next door. Nice friendly staff thou.

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by goweed – posted on Sep 29, 2008

4

Great hostel wıth very frıendly staff and excellent breakfasts. Hıghly recommended.

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by lw3434692 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

1

good location

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by Spacar – posted on Sep 28, 2008

13

Excellent hostel, excellent price; located very close to Taksim Square which is easy to reach from anywhere. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The only thing I can object is that the room didn't have a key but the owner was always at the entrance and the hostel itself was locked. And for... more Excellent hostel, excellent price; located very close to Taksim Square which is easy to reach from anywhere. The owner was very helpful and friendly. The only thing I can object is that the room didn't have a key but the owner was always at the entrance and the hostel itself was locked. And for this price you also get a good breakfast.close

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by calu-lucica2040 – posted on Sep 28, 2008

3

This hotel is just perfect!!! great location, the owner is tremendous and friendly guy who was willing to help with everything, even got us a cheap ride from Istanbul to Antalya during Ramadan when everything was full!!!

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by apajgrt6480 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

1

excellent location, very clean, and reasonable pricing, that topped by a very nice host, what could we have asked more?

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by dandelun6498 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

1

The hostel is in a great location, easy to find and very charming with it's design. There are no locks on the doors however, so keep your things secure. Best part is Cafe Boheme next door offers decent breakfast with good coffee and discounts for hostel guests. Only fault - toilets were not... more The hostel is in a great location, easy to find and very charming with it's design. There are no locks on the doors however, so keep your things secure. Best part is Cafe Boheme next door offers decent breakfast with good coffee and discounts for hostel guests. Only fault - toilets were not cleaned well or regularly and with only one small rubbish bin on each floor, they became very messy very quickly. Otherwise, a really great experience. The owner, Ahmet, was good fun and very accommodating.close

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by daniellefer – posted on Sep 24, 2008

2

good location, nice room and friendly staff/roommates

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by Jokesh – posted on Sep 22, 2008

2

very friendly staff, great location, very clean close to almost everything, well worth a look if you want a good time, for a great price.

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by adams-682906 – posted on Sep 20, 2008

1

Great staff. Achmed rulez! Very helpful & funny too. Locatıon is great for those who want to enjoy the good nıghtlife Beyoglu has to offer. Close by both the airport busses too (Taksim). Great city too

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by KnutRoo – posted on Sep 18, 2008

3

hostel staff were frıendly and the rooms were clean and comfortable.

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by cokmere5674 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

1

Excellent hostel. Good, clean and comfortable rooms. Very helpful staff and a great place for socializing with other travelers.

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by meier-119153 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

1

stay at the chambers of boheme... i was just there and loved it! Ahmet, the owner, is the best. Very clean, and literally a 1 min walk to the heart of the city.

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by metehu3142 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

Terrific hostel. Location, great staff and stylish rooms. Would definitely stay here again. The down-side is lack of air-con during steeming summer nights and street noise (but then again, when staying in this area it should be obvious to anyone). Security could also be better as there are no...

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by smj7smj79393 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

Had an amazing time in Istanbull because of this hostel! Couldn't have asked for a better location. The rooms were beutifull and the staf were very friendly and helpfull! I am defenetly going back and would recomend it to anyone wanting to stay right inside the fun of istabull!

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by fa1234689 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

a great hostel with a charming atmosphere located at the very heart of the happening scene of the taksim-galata area. bars and restaurants abound at walking distance and the area is highly connected in terms of public transportation. the staff is helpful and friendly too! in short, it was a great... more a great hostel with a charming atmosphere located at the very heart of the happening scene of the taksim-galata area. bars and restaurants abound at walking distance and the area is highly connected in terms of public transportation. the staff is helpful and friendly too! in short, it was a great choice that made my trip quite enjoyable.close

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by walidmohanna7975 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

Just the Best Place in Istambul!

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by emvia – posted on Sep 10, 2008

21

This hostel is in the perfect location. İt is 2 mins from public transport into the touristy sites of Istanbul, while smack in the middle of great shopping and dining. The owner is very helpful and has a fun personality. The hostel is clean and secure. I would stay here again...

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by parijatgsharma8567 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

1

It located in heart of TAksim where all the clubs and bars are. Really nice and neat hostel. Awesome showers. Good breakfast. However it's lucking common area where you can meet people. If you travel on your own its hard to make new connections as rooms are only 4 beds. Over all would stay there... more It located in heart of TAksim where all the clubs and bars are. Really nice and neat hostel. Awesome showers. Good breakfast. However it's lucking common area where you can meet people. If you travel on your own its hard to make new connections as rooms are only 4 beds. Over all would stay there again as it is a excellent location for the price you pay!!!close

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by dvioleta – posted on Sep 9, 2008

5

Es un Hotel en una localızacıon muy buena. en la zona de marcha de la cıudad. las habıtacıones estan bıen y el bano solo es para dos habıtacıones. bastante lımpıo y el encargado muy... more Es un Hotel en una localızacıon muy buena. en la zona de marcha de la cıudad. las habıtacıones estan bıen y el bano solo es para dos habıtacıones. bastante lımpıo y el encargado muy sımpatıco. en el no tuvımos nıngun problema. La unıca pega es que al ser un sıtıo tan centrıco hay bastante ruıdo por la noche. Al reservar poner especıfıcamente que no os pongan en el lado que da al pub. las mejoclose

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by m-c-martinm606 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

1

a magnificent place It has be lived rather then told

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by yusuf-isvec3543 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

1

the owner is very nice. the bathrooms and shower are very clean. the hostel is located in a very night-life area... sometimes not the better place if you are not a heavy sleeper.

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by niccolodipaola6923 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

1