71%Chillout Hostel Cafe

Guys, you are doing well!!! I enjoyed my stay in your hostel. Thank you for being nice, helpful and responsive. The venue was JUST PERFECT for a tourist to experience nightlife, see the city, make shopping. All together. If you go Istanbul, Beyoglu (Taxim) is the place to stay. Just few notes:... more Guys, you are doing well!!! I enjoyed my stay in your hostel. Thank you for being nice, helpful and responsive. The venue was JUST PERFECT for a tourist to experience nightlife, see the city, make shopping. All together. If you go Istanbul, Beyoglu (Taxim) is the place to stay. Just few notes: Beds were comfortable, but you would rather change the pillows to a bit soft ones. Also you have mistated the fact that towels are for hire; as I remember they were given free of charge :-))).close

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by CaucasianGuy – posted on Nov 25, 2008

2

I suppose that if you've spent a year living in a hut, you might find the Chillout Hostel acceptable but it's unlikely that anybody expecting things like housekeeping, privacy or even a place to plug in your mobile phone will relax here.

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by pearl361 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

the chillout cafe just the perfect place to be! anna

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by ananasbrohot4994 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

1

The location was probably the best part about this place. Kinda dark and dingy but the beds are comfortable and the staff is pretty cool. Breakfast was great.

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by michaelbduffy – posted on Oct 29, 2008

10

Has a far better atmosphere than the hostels I stayed at in Sultanahmet (Bauhaus, Sydney and Sultans) and the staff are more laid back I think. Plus this place is in the heart of Taksim - which is the real Istanbul - not like tourist orientated Sultanahmet.

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by kristoff – posted on Oct 27, 2008

1

Merhaba. After my 3 months travelling I was very happy to end up in chillout hostel cafe. I decided that inspite of bad revıews I want to be the judge of it myself. Well, I liked it so much that after my trip to ankara İ'm going back to the same hostel. So,travellers don't... more Merhaba. After my 3 months travelling I was very happy to end up in chillout hostel cafe. I decided that inspite of bad revıews I want to be the judge of it myself. Well, I liked it so much that after my trip to ankara İ'm going back to the same hostel. So,travellers don't hesitate to book a room in this hostel. Well, it's simply nice to be there. tatjana from ljubljanaclose

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by tajana – posted on Oct 21, 2008

7

the staff are so awesome and helpful. they really made me feel as i was an old frıend that had been lıvıng ther forever. thanks alot Chıllout Hostel!!!!

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by ewoksrock4404 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

5

rooms are very shattered and dirty, ensuite bathrooms are worse than the shared one. Breakfast is very poor - bread and some slices of tomato and cucumber

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by yoncheva-sp7440 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

4

The staffs are nice but the hostel doesn't help.The beds are almost together and there is just 2 toilets for all hostel,not even enough.Good location tough. Daniel/Julio

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by tiogra – posted on Sep 19, 2008

11

especially location is really excellent the hostel is in istiklal street (nightlife center in İstanbul) thatss is the good point:) everybody has a smile face and friendly... I was very happy i advise Chillout Hostel to everybody ...have fun!!

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by emiraktay4365 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

it`s so terrable i`ve ever been.

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by ttomandjjudy7669 – posted on Aug 28, 2008

1

Nice house and really friendly staff. But sometimes it can be quite hard to find a free shower or toilet!

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by lena8353 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

1

The hostel best suits for backpackers flying through Istanbul. The location is great, but the breakfast was not enough for that amount of people. Beds in some of the rooms are old and they sound every time the person moves, though I have seen beds in good conditions in other rooms. I had some... more The hostel best suits for backpackers flying through Istanbul. The location is great, but the breakfast was not enough for that amount of people. Beds in some of the rooms are old and they sound every time the person moves, though I have seen beds in good conditions in other rooms. I had some concerns about the security - the rooms had no keys at all.close

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by erimeev8220 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

location is excellent,cheap price and funny staff

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by idacabonchini2580 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

Don't even think of going there. Incompetence is the common rule among the staff.

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by faeriel6513 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

2

Not bad at all. can improve =)

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by molxvier9131 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

3

only consider this as an alternative if you are very young and on an extreme budget and don't care about things not working.

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by olatoresten452 – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

I left my stuff for two days as I was traveling south Turkey, The personnel is fantastic the best option in twon near the exciting Taxim area

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by trovatore-jam3433 – posted on Jul 30, 2008

3

We had booked 4-bed room but when we arrived, they had placed us in a very small 6-bunk bed dorm saying they didnt have empty 4-bed room. Also they made me change my bed after first day because of giving my bed to another person accidentally. They have to be much more careful and well-arranged... more We had booked 4-bed room but when we arrived, they had placed us in a very small 6-bunk bed dorm saying they didnt have empty 4-bed room. Also they made me change my bed after first day because of giving my bed to another person accidentally. They have to be much more careful and well-arranged because the place was looking very popular. Other than, staff was friendly. The location was superb. Toilets were not very clean but ok. I can recommend this place but dont expect too much things.close

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by Krankxx – posted on Jul 29, 2008

2

It was very dirty ın the room and was also very noısy!!Breakfast was also very bad,ı was very hungry all the time after breakfast...

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by alialtacguel – posted on Jul 28, 2008

1

This is by far the most disgusting hostel i have ever stayed in. I booked a double room in advance and ended up in a room that was 2 meters by 4 meters that had a IKEA bunk bed. This is completely unacceptable even for budget travelers. After a day of touring the city I returned to find my bags... more This is by far the most disgusting hostel i have ever stayed in. I booked a double room in advance and ended up in a room that was 2 meters by 4 meters that had a IKEA bunk bed. This is completely unacceptable even for budget travelers. After a day of touring the city I returned to find my bags infested with ants. The building has four floors with a single shower on the 3rd and 4th floor and a single bathroom on the 1st and 2nd floor. Go somewhere else.close

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by jakerosenberg12965 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

1

very nıce place for meet traveller staff is very frıendly i just love this place

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by nigelmak24142 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

2

Yes this place ıs a bıt cramped but the location makes up for everythıng. And with this price you cant go wrong. Free breakfast ın the am and the staff helped us call bus companies for our destinatıons after Istanbul.

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by schneids1154 – posted on Jun 15, 2008

6

rooms are small but perfect location and helpfull staff.if you go to istanbul for fun,stay there...

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by gabrielgramo7575 – posted on Jun 9, 2008

4

Some tourist advice would have been good or at least a stock of free city maps. A colourful place however it seems to be slowly falling apart. Our private room was on the top (6th) floor, no lifts here so you certainly got your daily exercise. Mattresses were pretty nasty and sheets had the odd... more Some tourist advice would have been good or at least a stock of free city maps. A colourful place however it seems to be slowly falling apart. Our private room was on the top (6th) floor, no lifts here so you certainly got your daily exercise. Mattresses were pretty nasty and sheets had the odd cigarette burn holes in them. Shower only worked on a couple of the floors. Fine if you are just looking for a roof over your head.close

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by diana-and-adam5502 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

1

Small and squeezed rooms, not very clean. We reserved room for two, but get room for six only for us (not a win).

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by renata3388 – posted on May 21, 2008

10

Do not expect anything and you will not be disappointed!

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by ssquasher6391 – posted on May 17, 2008

1

The hostel is o.k. when you plan to stay most of the day out of it and only come for sleeping. the showers were included in the toiletts... and the water went cold every time....

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by woodyelli491 – posted on May 16, 2008

1

unprofessional

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by Kashrafu – posted on May 10, 2008

1

Imagine three bunk beds squished into a small dorm room. No ladders for top bunks either. Literally one bunk bed on each side wall and one in the back, with 1.5ft of distance between the two on the sides and about 1 ft of space in front of the back bed. There's not even enough room to... more Imagine three bunk beds squished into a small dorm room. No ladders for top bunks either. Literally one bunk bed on each side wall and one in the back, with 1.5ft of distance between the two on the sides and about 1 ft of space in front of the back bed. There's not even enough room to change. Most of the time we couldn't even walk because everyone's stuff had to be stuck in the pathway. Six inches of snow fell the day I arrived. They didn't turn on the heat. At all. Absolutely no lockers or anything else to protect your stuff during the day. Some really nice people, some really freaky people. But I paid 5 Euros, so...close

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by skylarcurtis7868 – posted on Apr 10, 2008

7

Staff were cold and more interested in chatting to their friends than doing their jobs. Whole hotel was unclean though decor was good. Did not get a moments sleep due to dodgy bunk bed.

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by phoebemarsh9327 – posted on Apr 6, 2008

1

A great place to meet people. Lovely staff!

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by ColinCummings – posted on Apr 3, 2008

4

I would love to thank everybody from the Chillout Hostel Staff for making my holidays soo much special... I felt home at the first moment and had a great time in Istanbul. Thanks for the coffee in the morning, the great nights out and for your enjoyful company. I do really love this place... I... more I would love to thank everybody from the Chillout Hostel Staff for making my holidays soo much special... I felt home at the first moment and had a great time in Istanbul. Thanks for the coffee in the morning, the great nights out and for your enjoyful company. I do really love this place... I will give you 200 deep down from my heart. Cu again...close

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by julia3469 – posted on Mar 30, 2008

1

We had a awesome time in this hostel! The staff is great, the location is perfect and every evening a lots of fun! hope see you guys again... Manuel&Manuel

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by burki – posted on Mar 27, 2008

1

They mixed up our reservation so we had to stay in a six-bed-dorm and share a bathroom instead of a two-bed-room with private bath. Wouldn't have been a problem if the room had't been way too small and totally stuffed. No room for our stuff at all and no lockers although they say so on their...

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by simone591083 – posted on Mar 26, 2008

1

Funny place but I'm not sure if they clean the bed at least one time in a month...but if you feel like WELCOCE TO THE JUNGLE go there, you 'll have a lot of fun

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by myvespa – posted on Mar 15, 2008

4

Great place to stay. The staff was wonderful and the location was amazing.

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by sbirdw1 – posted on Mar 12, 2008

1

very nice place to stay at the heart of istanbul...kind staff, lots of fun :)) enjoy it...;)

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by hyigith6337 – posted on Feb 21, 2008

1

Nice plase, nice dudes

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by korhanism5879 – posted on Feb 21, 2008

1

perfecto :)

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by sercanfu727 – posted on Feb 21, 2008

1