70%Sinbad Hostel

The hostel and the staff were great but I do wish the breakfast was better. I particularly got fed up with the white bread after 3 days of it. Even the supply of wholemeal bread would have improved the breakfast.

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by pfin – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

We arrived at 5 o'clock in the morning and we had the chance to sleep until 11 o'clock. It was cool that us were alowed to sleep 1 hour longer then normaly.

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by scherrolino1123 – posted on Oct 16, 2008

1

What a great location & and an even better view from the roof-top lounge..The staff are helpful to the extreme and great to party with..I would recommend this place anytime to anyone !!!

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by lancecam – posted on Sep 30, 2008

30

Awful, no atmosphere and actively unhelpful staff. We were put in a female dorm despite asking not to be, which meant any time in our dorm was in the company of two elderly nudists. When we moved hostels after the first night, impeded by the fact the internet was not working when we arrived, the... more Awful, no atmosphere and actively unhelpful staff. We were put in a female dorm despite asking not to be, which meant any time in our dorm was in the company of two elderly nudists. When we moved hostels after the first night, impeded by the fact the internet was not working when we arrived, the staff seemed to be blaming us for the fact the hostel was rubbish. We had to pay for two nights just to escape. There was hair on the breakfast they provided and only one shower with a closing door.close

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by kirstie-mchale4159 – posted on Sep 24, 2008

2

We stayed there twice. At the beginning of the trip and then after we repeat. It was great!

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by mairim9es8967 – posted on Sep 2, 2008

1

We thought they mýght empty the garbage from the room at least once every 3-days . That wasn,t done and we found ýt a být dýstressýng havng water bottles and what not stuffed ýn bags perýlously agaýnst the wall. but other than that we were fýne at Sýnbad.

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by mhenny7123 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

2

nice & cheap hostel in a very good location!!! the best one!

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by julienhann – posted on Aug 16, 2008

2

The bathroom is quiet small and it gets dirty very soon. There is no friendly contact with the staff. Only official contact. Not that bad, because the guests are viewing the city during the day.

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by IRENE9275 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

2

Rooms were extremely basic and sheets/towels didnt appear 100% clean with some stains on them etc. Also the property urgently needs new furniture and rfurbishment in my opinion, our room was situated next to an asbestos roof, which is dangerous.

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by mariabe0075095 – posted on Jul 15, 2008

1

I really enjoyed my stay at Sinbad Hostel. Nice place with amazing view on the roof. Good prices and very welcoming staff !

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by meriemraji8056 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

One of the best experience in a youth hostel. I was not sure about it, compared to germany or england or spain, but that was actually one of the top! Kudos to the receptionnists! And other young travelers. Thanks all, see you!

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by marcandrelureau8102 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

1

Great location, and very helpful staff!!

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by bowsher3414639 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

6

I loved Sinbad Hostel. Let me tell you that when i lost my cell phone there in the room they were so helpful in sending it to me by post to my home! The staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean. The bar room is great! strongly recommended

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by englevals3797 – posted on May 19, 2008

1

Staff were really helpful and friendly, rooms were nice and clean but the bunks are really tall and hard to get in and out of!

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by kateinpomm – posted on May 2, 2008

9

I could not recommend this hostel more highly--great location, good prıcıng and very nıce, helpful staff. A delıghtful place to stay!

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by charliegandelman5951 – posted on Apr 30, 2008

2

the owner and other staff were very nıce. the terrace was good to sıt at ın the evenıng. there are no securıty lockers though. just at the receptıon.

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by adele-whitting1155 – posted on Apr 28, 2008

17

Awesome place, great people, fun atmosphere. A bit quiet when we were there, but it was November, and in general tourists have been a bit afraid to go to Turkey recently. Excellent location, right in the midst of everything - minutes away from all the sights: the Blue Mosque, the Basilica... more Awesome place, great people, fun atmosphere. A bit quiet when we were there, but it was November, and in general tourists have been a bit afraid to go to Turkey recently. Excellent location, right in the midst of everything - minutes away from all the sights: the Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, Aya Sofya. Really close to the tram, too, so not bad for getting to Taksim Square if you want to party all night. The staff all speak English really well, and there's free internet. I don't actually know if the price was good compared to other places in the area, but it seemed pretty cheap to me. Of course, I live in London.close

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by jgaskell – posted on Nov 19, 2007

2

Sinbad hostel is a nice place to stay. It doesnt fit into normal european standard but its definetly cheap and well located. You can reach a lot of important things by foot. Visit Ali on the roof top and have a nice turkish breakfast up there.

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by Cesels – posted on Aug 26, 2006

1

Very frýendly host but the prýce of the rooms was unbelievablely high consýderýng the standard of the rooms

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by bjg – posted on May 15, 2006

3

this hostel is okay if u r on the budget mission/ unfortunately it is not in the central backpacker area so it is hard to find. the staff r really nice and it is owned by a policeman so u r really safe the 40 person theatre they advertise is a joke, it consists of a tv and some couches/ i... more this hostel is okay if u r on the budget mission/ unfortunately it is not in the central backpacker area so it is hard to find. the staff r really nice and it is owned by a policeman so u r really safe the 40 person theatre they advertise is a joke, it consists of a tv and some couches/ i recommend a hostel in between the afa sofya and the blue mosque like the big apple. orient looks okay as wellclose

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by boonatronics – posted on Mar 22, 2006

19

is cold... very cold...

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by coke – posted on Jan 4, 2006

5

HORRIBLE TWO BEDS ROOM!!!! VERY VERY EXPENSIVE RESTAURANT!!!! (COMPARING WITH THE REST OF THE TWON)..... BAD, VERY BAD.

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by herrerode – posted on Aug 11, 2005

3

this is the worst place I've stayed in. The rooms, toilets, bathrooms are terribly dirty. It is in a bad location and also staffed by sleazy people who tries to rip you off.

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by jtt331 – posted on Jul 25, 2005

28

booked a 6 bed dorm. got there only had 3 beds in separate rooms. rubbish horrible accomodation. didnt stay went and found a different place - the hotel paradise which was fine in comparison

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by philwood331 – posted on May 31, 2005

1

Despite booking a 30 bed mixed dorm, upon arrival I was presented with a concrete floor on the roof terrace to sleep on. No bedding, no mattress, no pillow. The door to the balcony did not even shut. They even told me I could not turn off the light because people would be arriving later. 0/10.... more Despite booking a 30 bed mixed dorm, upon arrival I was presented with a concrete floor on the roof terrace to sleep on. No bedding, no mattress, no pillow. The door to the balcony did not even shut. They even told me I could not turn off the light because people would be arriving later. 0/10. Absolutely terrible hostel. P.s. They also falsly claim to be recommended by Loneley Planet, which Lonely planet refute. DO NOT GO TO THIS HOSTEL!!!!!close

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by craigjbat – posted on May 29, 2005

2

stucj us in a next place ...disgusting ...overcharged no loo roll....

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by kastur – posted on May 27, 2005

1

Sýnbad ýs a great hostel to base yourself ýn Istanbul, only a few mýnutes from some of the best attractýons ýn the oldest part of town ýncludýng baths, Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque and Haghýa Sofýa. It ýs clean, has very good toýlets (for Turkey) and most of all good staff when we...

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by eleanor3710 – posted on Apr 26, 2005

1