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Old City Hostel

Bestekar Osman Sk No:9 | Divanyolu Cad,Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34600, Turkey
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Kilkenny, Ireland
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

It's literally 5 minutes walk around the corner from the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia, maybe 10 minutes the other direction to the Grand Bazaar and about a 15 minute walk down to the ferry crossing on the Bosphorous....so super central location. Right beside the tram line as well which is really easy to get around on. Typical hostel -... More

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Lille, France
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

The staff was unbelievably cool ! Great experience ! They gave us great tips of places to go eat and drink, and they let us left our baggages in the hostel and use their wifi even in a day that we weren't staying there !

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Rome, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

The staff does everything they can possibly do to accomodate your stay, including setting up a beanbag hookah lounge on the roof in the middle of February! The location is incredible (our terrace view overlooked the Blue Mosque at night) and is easily walking distance from all the main sights. The heating isn't the greatest so just make sure to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2013

First, there are two basic places where the hotels & hostels are. One is the Sea of Marmara side of the tram (T1) tracks (same side as Blue Mosque/hippodrome), and the other on the golden horn side (same side of the tracks as the grand bazar). From maps, you can not tell the difference. when we arrived in Isanbul we... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2012

This is the cleanliest dorm I have stayed in my Turkey trip.The white interior of the dorm gave fresh and clean feelings. Bed was comfy. There were four double deckers in the room with lockers and private bathroom per room. Price is reasonable. Location is good, about 100m away from Sultanahmet tram station. Walking distance to Blue Mosque, Agya Sophia... More

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Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 August 2012

LOCATION Excellent! Just one or two minutes from the metro exit. FACILITIES Everybody has his electricity outlet and reading lamp. The cleanliness is okay. PROBLEMS 1. The WiFi signal in the most of the rooms (except the room in the lowest level) is almost disappear. You have to go to the lobby to use the internet. 2. The breakfast is... More

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Iowa City, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2012

PROS: Great location for seeing everything in Sultanahmet, one block from a tram stop, unobtrusive staff, all new paint and furniture and tile and bathroom fixtures, comfy pillows and mattresses, lockers, excellent rooftop hangout with tons of comfy seats, reliable wifi, a/c, reading lights and two outlets at each bed (rare and awesome), and one of the cleanest hostels I've... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2012

it is really a nice place to stay. especcially the location is supper-dupper! I am sure that you will have no problem about transportation because hostel is next to tramvay station. and hostel just transferred to another guy and the new team is so cute!

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Lyon, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013
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Address: Bestekar Osman Sk No:9 | Divanyolu Cad,Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34600, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #56 of 519 Speciality lodging in Istanbul
Price range (per night): RM67 - 154
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the heart of Sultanahmet district, Old City Hostel offers a comfortable and fresh stay experience in its hundred year old building which was renovated in April, 2012. We are proud of our hostel's brand new feeling and cleanliness. We offer free Wi-Fi access, private safe-boxes in our air conditioned, 8 people dorms. Reading lamps and power plugs allocated to each bed are complementary details for your comfort. You can benefit from power showers with 24-hour hot water, hair-dryer and free towels in bathrooms ensuited to each dorm. We serve continental breakfast which consist of rich ingredients. For lunch and dinner, you can order from our cafe-restaurant or benefit from the kitchen. There is also a pub on site serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, including beer and cocktails. You can chill out and meet with other guests in our cafe-bar which also has an outdoor seating area on the street. Don't forget to check our terrace for the great view of Hagiasophia and Blue Mosque. ... more   less 
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