82%Sultan Hostel

No complaints at all! Location is perfect for sightseeing,staff are very helpful and lots of entertainment organized- belly dance shows, barbecues and more than you wants.. You can't feel lonely here! They're also careful to keep everywhere really clean and tidy.

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by hi-neco7415 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

ı had so much fun here wıth the staff and the cıty and food and everythıng! İt was fantastıc!

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by sercansngl5683 – posted on Nov 22, 2008

1

The location was superb, so close to the Hagia Sofia. It was also part of the "hostel" sector, with hostels and guest houses one after the other in the immediate area, as well as mulitple laundry places. This made the place quite active, but the rooms were still quiet. The only real... more The location was superb, so close to the Hagia Sofia. It was also part of the "hostel" sector, with hostels and guest houses one after the other in the immediate area, as well as mulitple laundry places. This made the place quite active, but the rooms were still quiet. The only real downside was that the water got shut off for about 12-15 hours and only two bathrooms in another wing of the hostel - this caused the expectant problems in such a situation, but overall it was not that bad. Only cautionary note, if you are going to eat in the immediate area, each at the restaurant attached to the hostel that gives discounts to guests, otherwise every other place in the area is very overpriced.close

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by treksg2386 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

5

Although the double rooms are quite small, the place is really nice, the staff is full of nice and helpful people and the hostel is close to the main places you'll want to visit in Istambul. Wonderful.

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by liane747 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

1

This was an average hostel - pretty colourless but on the hostel street if you are into that. Breakfast was decent, major issue was that the roof terrace advertised was not open (early october), so there was no common area to relax in (the front is a bar and you have to buy things to be there -... more This was an average hostel - pretty colourless but on the hostel street if you are into that. Breakfast was decent, major issue was that the roof terrace advertised was not open (early october), so there was no common area to relax in (the front is a bar and you have to buy things to be there - not fun in really really expensive istanbul!!)close

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by michellemfox4665 – posted on Oct 24, 2008

3

Fantastic hostel. Lots of character. Nice staff. Quite clean. Very close to the attractions but far away enough to be pretty quiet. The only thing Id mention is that the balcony was not open when I was there .

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by juzcody475 – posted on Oct 22, 2008

18

PROS: Good location on a nice street, free internet and wifi, nice staff, ensuites in dorms CONS: Noise coming from every possible source (pipes, TV, people outside etc) smoking allowed inside (cigarette ash all over the floor, smell etc), beds only have a blanket-no sheet. All in all - not bad...

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by teganmlewis1371 – posted on Oct 14, 2008

15

Accomodation was good but the food was poor quality and expensive for what it was.

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by snowblinksno – posted on Oct 9, 2008

1

This hostel was excellent! Great location, staff, and breakfast. And, we got a free upgrade! Awesome.

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by robynn – posted on Oct 8, 2008

2

Located near all major tourist sites which is great but it means everything in the area is expensive...taksim is a much cheaper area to stay. Good sized room, good breakfast, very friendly staff and handy being next to travel agency to book day trips and bus tickets.

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by missvann – posted on Oct 8, 2008

13

they didn't accept our reservation that we made by hostelistanbul.com.. We had to slepep at somewhere else..

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by ebrucansu9512 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

Not bad, but I've stayed in better hostels in the Sultanahmet area. My only BIG gripe was that I rushed downstairs about two minutes after breakfast ended, and asked if I could just have a cup of coffee - he said I could no longer get it for FREE, but I could buy a cup (Nescafe) for 4 lira.... more Not bad, but I've stayed in better hostels in the Sultanahmet area. My only BIG gripe was that I rushed downstairs about two minutes after breakfast ended, and asked if I could just have a cup of coffee - he said I could no longer get it for FREE, but I could buy a cup (Nescafe) for 4 lira. Also, they may as well not have internet during peak times - there were so many people staying there, and I think two computers... I ended up just going to an internet cafe.close

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by epmccart – posted on Sep 29, 2008

12

Very nice hostel. great location.

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by charlotte-wedel8867 – posted on Sep 27, 2008

7

Good for small budget

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by benoitguilmand5854 – posted on Sep 23, 2008

2

Great destination, clean rooms, helpful staf.

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by djneces – posted on Sep 22, 2008

4

nice location. just a few minutes away from the Sultan Ahmet Camii ve Ayasofya. Very nice staff. Internet access is a little slow but there's much else to do in Istanbul, then to sit and check your mails :)

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by saraeichert7375 – posted on Sep 19, 2008

1

One of the staff members claimed that I had booked a room in the 24 bed dorm even though in my booking email from hostelworld it clearly stated that I had booked the 16 bed. They put me in the 24 bed room. They were rude about it and also told me I was lying about my nationality.

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by hsucat9993 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

10

Hard to say much about this place, since the electricity didn't work while I was there. Seemed like it was a nice place, though. Staff were very helpful and kind.

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by peterderrick60294 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

4

I fınd ıt ınterestıng that you ask me for a revıew because you actually cancelled my bookıng because we were several hours late arrıvıng followıng border crossıng delays. Thıs delay meant that we... more I fınd ıt ınterestıng that you ask me for a revıew because you actually cancelled my bookıng because we were several hours late arrıvıng followıng border crossıng delays. Thıs delay meant that we lost the rooms we booked and paıd a deposıt for and then actually lost money ın the transactıon for alternatıve rooms! Not ımpressed!!close

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by debor3610 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

1

We had a blast on the rooftop bar everynight! The staff were fantastic and I can't wait to go and stay again.

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by chessca72871 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

5

great location in the old side of the cirt, right next to the Blue Mosque area. Hostel was very clean and staff were helpful and friendly.

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by tahls-18 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

12

We have been a quite nice time at Sultan Hostel..staff was incredible and the hostel very well located!

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by anasadaniel7645 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

1

Very good atmosphere in this hostel. Very friendly...

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by pelgin350 – posted on Aug 25, 2008

2

Superb location and a friendly, helpful staff. I would caution against the 24-bed dorm room in the summer, however. The room gets stifling hot and can be unbearable. No air conditioning. The whole building was very hot. Other than that, a great value.

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by danielcanaley – posted on Aug 24, 2008

6

Noise from the street was quite loud and lasted quite late, but I guess it depends also on the location of the room.

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by mariaterttu400 – posted on Aug 22, 2008

3

Don't bother to stay at this place -dorms are too big and you don't want to spend more than one night in Sultanahmed. T here are a lot better hostels in Taksim - I recomend you the I-House.

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by MiaB – posted on Aug 22, 2008

1

The main problem that I had was no-one appeared for the hotel transfer service and I was waiting for 20 minutes. The hostel did not explain this and I was left with a high taxi bill. Apart from that my stay was enjoyable and the location excellent.

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by ashleigh-sheppard168818 – posted on Aug 21, 2008

1

Good location, though the common toilet is not so clean and breakfast was rather poor...

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by Ritapmo – posted on Aug 18, 2008

6

Lots of power cuts. Internet access not working. Staff occasionally less than helpful.

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by fergusferrier2463 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

7

A little impersonal, but okay really.

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by alanattlc4958 – posted on Aug 15, 2008

10

Having each a key card for the room would be easier!

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by boupbo – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

I realy enjoy the days at Sultan Hostel. Low price - high value! Nice Rooms, good breakfast (you can choose out of five differnet breakfasts). One of the best Hostels i saw.

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by leety9187 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

1

last night we saw too much insects in our bed it was amazing:( but staff was lovely.. And location is great!

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by emretan583000 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

5

most harrable facility I have seen enywhere! thay didn't honour your reservation and can offer extra large dorm room instead of 6, 8-beds dorm. No any security hear inside and no any control over who is in any rooms. Here is more risks that profits. I didn't recomment these hostel in any case... more most harrable facility I have seen enywhere! thay didn't honour your reservation and can offer extra large dorm room instead of 6, 8-beds dorm. No any security hear inside and no any control over who is in any rooms. Here is more risks that profits. I didn't recomment these hostel in any case even if no other available! Ask your money back if thay didn't honour your reservation. Here is no so hard to find another hostel or not expensive hotel around in the same area.close

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by romandavydov – posted on Aug 11, 2008

1

Enjoyed my stay there. Very close to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. The first night they didn't have the two beds we reserved in the same room but the next day they sent us to a better room so it was no problem. Very good.

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by faries122 – posted on Aug 10, 2008

2

excellent place... perfect!!!!!!!! the best in Istanbul for everything (location, fun, cleanliness...)

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by Dedepa – posted on Aug 6, 2008

8

The location is outstanding. The included breakfast is your choice of an egg or a bowl of cereal...hardly "continental". But overall well worth the stay.

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by jacob-j-huber71 – posted on Aug 4, 2008

3

Perfect spot in Sultanahmet - good food (2 restaurants connected to hostel), lively people, fun bars, all right next to big attractions. Go there!!!!!!

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by mralanmur6860 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

1

this is by far the best hostel in sultanahmet the hostel itself is great and spotless the rooms and dorms are really good it has a rooftop for chilling out and a great bar downstairs for meeting people and eating etc but what makes it so good are the people who work there are so nice and friendly... more this is by far the best hostel in sultanahmet the hostel itself is great and spotless the rooms and dorms are really good it has a rooftop for chilling out and a great bar downstairs for meeting people and eating etc but what makes it so good are the people who work there are so nice and friendly and will do everything they can to make your time in istanbul not just good but really memoriable just read the comment book once your there!!!close

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by Belinda8650 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

1

Clean and nice location and staff! Breakfast was good. Thank you! /Emilie and Tobias

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by Kakmonst – posted on Jul 16, 2008

4