81%Orient Youth Hostel

Great location,helpful staff ,was a perfect stay.Definitely recommended!

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by hooey866961 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

1

Best location. Just near by Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. This was one of the best hostels I have visited. The team at Orient Hosel were very friendly and relaxed and made you feel at home in their very comfortable surroundings. Free Internet and free wi-fi is very fast. A must stay if in...

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by tanakasatoshi118750 – posted on Nov 23, 2008

1

Staff is friendly and helpful. The dinner is good. The location is really good, easy to access everywhere. Best Hostel ever I stayed

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by nicola05428860 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

Great location - but terrible 'room shared key' system resulted in my friend being locked in our room for hours! Roof top bar/food is great spot but is lacking in atmosphere

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by step-warbrooke – posted on Nov 6, 2008

12

really good breakfast and friendly staff, really close to the mosques.

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by dilanx – posted on Nov 5, 2008

3

Great location and really fun upper patio.

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by Vivvipi – posted on Nov 2, 2008

14

the location and the belly dance show were great(it was for free!) but dinner was so poor... the staff said BBQ but it was totally different from BBQ...

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by nami56 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

3

good guys - very very good location

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by oola1 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

3

Great location. Good breakfast. Unfortunately the think 2 bed room means 2 per bed, the club right above your head plays music until 3 even though no-one is there, no aircon, smokers everywhere, worst palce I have stayed.

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by djg0073364 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

26

No ceiling fans in dooms, (very meen of them). Roasted in the heat, and opening window lets in unbelievably loud music + traffic noise from street outside. This is not a restful place. The breakfast was very basic.The W.C's are not cleaned enough. (Ill spare the details, honestly.) Staff know... more No ceiling fans in dooms, (very meen of them). Roasted in the heat, and opening window lets in unbelievably loud music + traffic noise from street outside. This is not a restful place. The breakfast was very basic.The W.C's are not cleaned enough. (Ill spare the details, honestly.) Staff know nothing about Turkey apart from Goreme and the nightlife in Istanbul. The place was a bit of a joke.close

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by trgbarrett6959 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

Do not exchange currency from here. better do it in the aiport itself. Location is AWESOME...that's where u gotta be...and the ppl are good.

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by mayukhc2553 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

1

Beware of the double room, because it is so small it barely fits the bed. And for the staff, it depends which guy you get. One of them is friendly and helpful, but the other is the opposite.

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by awrob – posted on Aug 31, 2008

7

Was a really good stay, staff were lots of fun and really helpfull. great bathrooms and shower pressure. will stay again if i return to Istanbul

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by andreswebmail2871 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

16

brilliant hostel, except for being moved into different rooms all of the time. breakfast was great, the staff were amazing (even took me to the doctors in their car) and it is right in the heart of the backpacking zone. awesome.

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by smog9 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

11

I found the staff somewhat rude. When the airport shuttle failed to show up on time, the staff-member in charge at the time mocked my concern. I'm relatively positive he was drunk as well. He then sat down to eat ice cream with a friend and refused to take me seriously, joking about the... more I found the staff somewhat rude. When the airport shuttle failed to show up on time, the staff-member in charge at the time mocked my concern. I'm relatively positive he was drunk as well. He then sat down to eat ice cream with a friend and refused to take me seriously, joking about the shuttle being canceled. His lack of professionalism and care for the welfare of his guests reflects very poorly on the hostel.close

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by moverbagh1969 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

2

Convienient and cheap. Not sure why it has such a high rating on hostelworld but that's not to say there's anything wrong with it

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by simonkingerlee5448 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

10

Great location, wonderful rooftop bar area. Just wish the bathrooms were a little cleaner. Friendly staff which really took action when we had a problem with a company they recommend. We were impressed with how they took care of the problem and listened to us. Also, Onur, in the travel agency... more Great location, wonderful rooftop bar area. Just wish the bathrooms were a little cleaner. Friendly staff which really took action when we had a problem with a company they recommend. We were impressed with how they took care of the problem and listened to us. Also, Onur, in the travel agency in the hostel is great. He can really make a great plan for independent travel for you. When we had a problem with our Fethiye cruise, we spoke to him and he worked with us to make it right and fix itclose

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by megangunn1339 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

25

great hostel with wonderful staff who were always willing to help us find something fun to do while in istanbul. they help organized a great tour down the coast to Selcuk. They did have problems overbooking the rooms, and my friends had to share a small bed. but we received a refund and free... more great hostel with wonderful staff who were always willing to help us find something fun to do while in istanbul. they help organized a great tour down the coast to Selcuk. They did have problems overbooking the rooms, and my friends had to share a small bed. but we received a refund and free beers for the trouble! stay here!!! amazing roof top terraceclose

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by jyven – posted on Aug 19, 2008

6

Great location pity about the hostel. If you are in the 30 bed room expect some problems. There are only 2 toilets close at hand and at least one toilet has leaky plumbing so you don't whether thats toilet water or piss you're stepping on. The staff will try and hoodwink you in paying the full... more Great location pity about the hostel. If you are in the 30 bed room expect some problems. There are only 2 toilets close at hand and at least one toilet has leaky plumbing so you don't whether thats toilet water or piss you're stepping on. The staff will try and hoodwink you in paying the full 100% amount saying that "didn't know you booked via hostelworld" which is of course rubbish. Next time I'd through in the extra euros for something a bit better.close

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by ilmarinen – posted on Aug 18, 2008

6

Good location near the major sites and excellent views from the rooftop. Gets a little hot without any fans though. A bit noisy as well, but so are all of the hostels in the area.

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by franksousa276626 – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

I would without a doubt stay there again. Really cool rooftop terrace and really great people working up there.

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by j-demarre8469 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

2

reception staff very unfrıendly-ı was charged wıth 226€ ınstead of the 118,80€ whıch were remaınıng from the ınvoıce after reclamation i got 5€ back!

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by Inesa – posted on Aug 11, 2008

3

Bring bed-sheets or a sleeping bag and fun will be guaranteed.

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by sak126602 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

1

Had a great time here, manager was very helpful!

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by Madee – posted on Aug 1, 2008

2

stayed in the private suite room, it was even better than expected, very clean, newly renovated...it was a great stay. everything about this hostel is above average.

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by Bradking – posted on Jul 29, 2008

9

The hostels staff were always on the ball and extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed in other hostels in Istanbul, and would have to say that the Orient is by far the best.

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by daniellerenee19844160 – posted on Jul 29, 2008

1

No hot water for one day. Not enough electricity sockets in rooms. Bottled water is expensive. Everything is paid up in advance. Aside for the night porter, people are just trying to get your money rather that ensure you have a pleasant stay. Party attitude was nowhere to be seen either. The...

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by yurimex14493 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

3

Stever, the bartender was a dude, and a great help. The two other dudes who helped out in the bar were also funny, helpful and kind. The little dude at the front was often tearse, and not very welcoming...he needs a kick in the ass. All in all, a great hostel though.

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by willstra – posted on Jul 24, 2008

7

This place was basic but ok. I was there when it was very busy and never had to wait for showers or toilets which was good. Beds ok, but nothing special.

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by rlmea-84 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

11

The staff were helpful & friendly & the location was central to all historic sites.

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by kyleneolson7367 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

I enjoyed staying there, it was one of the best times I remember whilst traveling around eastern Europe.

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by cmariejune2488 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

As a single girl traveling alone, I found it a really Safe.

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by janequinn6909 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

1

this is a hostel for people who want to meet other backpackers and have party..!!!! its no hostel to relax..

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by fabian8234 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

4

I stayed here one month and I had the best stay I've had in a hostel. I made close friends with the staff and they were extremly helpful with me in getting around the city and Turkish nights out at 4am! Hasan hooked me up with a good travel deal under the budget I was hoping for and I met future... more I stayed here one month and I had the best stay I've had in a hostel. I made close friends with the staff and they were extremly helpful with me in getting around the city and Turkish nights out at 4am! Hasan hooked me up with a good travel deal under the budget I was hoping for and I met future travel partners through here. Highly Recommended!close

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by smathis28582 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

My stay in Orient was excellent. The staff were incredibly friendly. The bathrooms were all newly restored and clean. The food and the breakfast in the terrace restaurant was definitely very tasty. Hope to come back soon!

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by sancez-574408 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

1

Very fun hotel very close to the heart of Istanbul. A nice cosmopolitan hostel with a nice rooftop

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by TheMagna – posted on Jul 5, 2008

9

our room didnt have proper curtains, so at night we would get changed in the dark so that other guests and staff didnt get a free show. great party hostel though, very noisy!

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by stretchnbrooke – posted on Jul 5, 2008

18

Perfect place to stay ın Istanbul ıf one ıs backpackıng.....amazıng terrace...the staff ıs very frıendly and nıce. Great vıew from the terrace...just the toılets aınt to too clean....and gets a lıl noısy...but ıf u wanna party and chıll...thıs ıs the rıght place...

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by rishijg3905 – posted on Jul 5, 2008

1

Perfect view from the roof terrace towards Aya Sofya, The Blue Mosque and the Bosphorus!

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by tsonka – posted on Jun 20, 2008

1

"Information Desk" located inside the hostel is purely just a travel agent which could not provide you useful information, but just want to sell you their travel tour package. My partner and I can be able to finish the trip to Canakkale and Selcuk with half the proposed price by the... more "Information Desk" located inside the hostel is purely just a travel agent which could not provide you useful information, but just want to sell you their travel tour package. My partner and I can be able to finish the trip to Canakkale and Selcuk with half the proposed price by the agent :) And English proficiency of the staff is doubtful. For sure to check the details of bus vochers you get at the reception each single time. Information inside may be wrong which you may miss your bus schedule =.=''' Double bed room located in the basement is extremely noisy in the evening. With 20 YTL more, the deluxe room is quieter and clearner.close

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by bridgetwky8256 – posted on Jun 14, 2008

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