Cheers Hostel

Публикация 2026-02-25

Unclean, unhygienic rooms. Washrooms are quite clean but not having proper facilities like hankies tissue papers and dryness. Shower taps are poor, not working properly. Noisy environment, can't take peaceful sleep.

Публикация 2026-02-24

Many very young people there, the boss is not the friendliest kind of person. I really had the very much feeling that only money matters. Rooms were ok and breakfast was good.

Публикация 2026-02-19

Der Empfang von Emrah war großartig und unglaublich zuvorkommend! Ich bin zusammen mit meinem Partner angereist und wir beide waren sehr beeindruckt. Das Frühstück ist gut und total ausreichend jedoch vegetarisch falls das für jemanden wichtig ist, hat uns aber nicht gestört. Alles war sehr sauber und die Bar mit der Aussicht Nachts auf die Hagia Sophia nochmal die Kirsche auf der Sahnetorte! Wir hatten ein privates Zimmer was jedoch hier und da etwas Renovierung benötig, es hat aber überhaupt nicht eingeschränkt. Das andere Personal war auch immer überaus freundlich!

Публикация 2026-02-17

Central location in the touristy area, good for a couple days I had a great time here, they try really hard to do activities and get people together

Публикация 2026-02-04

Amazing experience at this hostel, and big thank you to Ugur for being nice and caring.

Публикация 2026-01-26

Absolutely amazing experience! I cannot recommend April and Ugur enough for all of their help and hospitality!! ❤️

Публикация 2026-01-23

Had a very pleasant stay here at Istanbul. Highly recommend this. Special thanks to Ugur.

Публикация 2026-01-18

We have been so happy with our stay and the staff has been SO helpful with everything, even creating an intinirary for our stay in Cappadocia (John is very knowledgeable about his hometown!). It was so nice we even decided to come back here after Cappadocia and stay our remaining 3 days. We couldnt be more grateful - when there was an issue with our room they even moved us to a different room for us!

Публикация 2026-01-11

Wonderful place to meet other solo travelers!!! Also has amazing free breakfast, super helpful staff, & lots of activities to offer. Highly recommend

Публикация 2026-01-07

As other reviews have noted it’s all about the $$$ at this hostel. The location is excellent, right in Sultanahmet and steps from the main historical sights, which you can realistically see in a single day. The hostel has a very social, young, energetic atmosphere, and I met some genuinely nice people. Breakfast was good. However, the area itself is extremely touristy and almost everything nearby is overpriced, and that mindset carries into parts of the hostel experience. Some staff are helpful and honest, while others actively push overpriced tours and taxi rides. A major issue was the airport shuttle booking. I booked and paid in cash through the hostel. When my flight was delayed, the hostel told me to call the shuttle company. When I called the shuttle company, they told me only the booking agency (the hostel) could reschedule or refund. The hostel refused to help further. No refund, no solution, no change — it felt scammy. Other issues: • Wi-Fi was poor and unreliable • Night staff were difficult to find; appeared to be sleeping or hiding • Overpriced bottled water (about triple normal price) • Very poor shower water pressure; it can in small drops • Broken light in the room • Hole on the wooden floor • Freezing cold in winter Notably, unlike nearly every other accommodation I stayed at in Turkey, no tea was offered, which felt telling given the hospitality culture. Overall, fine for one night due to location and social vibe, but I wouldn’t recommend staying longer. The dog is cute.

Публикация 2026-01-06

The staff is incredible! Many events, tours and they have an amazing dog to be petted

Публикация 2026-01-03

This hostel was such a disappointment! The pictures are highly edited and nothing like the real rooms they offer. The doors are all scratched up and there is no lock on any of the doors including the entrance downstairs. I visited during the winter and it was a pain. There is not even lukewarm water to wash your hands in the sink, let alone hot water to take a shower. If you find toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms then you are in luck since most of them do not have it. The rooms also don’t have uniform heating so unless you are right by the heater, it feels like you are sleeping outside. They even cancelled my booking from another site before I was able to leave a review. The only good thing about this place is the location being very central. The area itself seemed safe as well. The price is really not worth what you get at this place.

Публикация 2025-12-31

Perfect Positive vibes

Публикация 2025-12-29

This truly is one of, if not the best, hostel I have ever stayed at. I have stayed at many many many hostels, hotels and air bnbs in my 30 years of travel. Cheers hostel is just wonderful! The location is absolutely unbeatable! It is literally blocks away from the major attractions of old Istanbul, like the Blue Mosque, Cistern, Hagia Sofia, and all...the tram is one simple straight line to Karakoy and port across the Golden Horn to some of the best restaurants and further attractions. I stayed in the single private room which was lovely, clean, cozy and quiet, and only steps away from the main hostel. Above all, the hospitality of the owners and staff was bar none. I have never been made to feel so welcome each time I entered the main door. The breakfast is also a complete treat! Again, the best I have ever been offered during a stay at a hostel. Turkish style, fresh and delicious. I looked forward to it every day! The coffee and tea always served with a smile. This hostel is a jewel in the heart of historic Istanbul. Highest recommendations!

Публикация 2025-12-27

Muy buen ambiente y centrico

Публикация 2025-12-11

Ti resta nel cuore. Grazie a tutto lo staff per l'amichevole accoglienza, anche nostro figlio è stato coccolato. Una carezza al buonissimo cane Zaman!

Публикация 2025-12-07

Had a great time staying at a private room at Cheers two weeks ago. The location is very convenient to all tourist spots both the European and Asian side. The complimentary vegetarian breakfast can fill you up easily. But most of all love the staff especially John is very gracious and talks to all the guest. Will surely be back. (ps. Can we fix the noisy door at the other building - above the Doner restaurant- thanks)

Публикация 2025-12-05

Nice place, would like to stay here again.

Проживание декабрь 20 · Публикация дек. 2025

Это действительно один из, если не лучший хостел, в котором я когда-либо останавливался. Я останавливался во многих хостелах, отелях и воздушных барах за 30 лет моего путешествия. Хостел "Бодрость" - это просто замечательно! Место абсолютно непревзойденное! Это буквально в нескольких кварталах от основных достопримечательностей старого Стамбула, таких как Голубая мечеть, Систерн, Святая София, и все.. Трамвай является одной простой прямой линии на Каракой и порт через Золотой Рог к некоторым из лучших ресторанов и далее достопримечательностей. Я остановился в отдельной комнате, которая была прекрасной, чистой, уютной и тихой, и только в нескольких шагах от главного общежития. Прежде всего, гостеприимство владельцев и персонала не было баром никакой. Я никогда не чувствовала себя такой желанной каждый раз, когда входила в главную дверь. Завтрак также является полным удовольствием! Опять же, лучшее, что мне когда-либо предлагали во время пребывания в хостеле. Турецкий стиль, свежий и вкусный. Я ждала этого каждый день! Кофе и чай всегда подавались с улыбкой. Этот хостел является жемчужиной в сердце исторического Стамбула. Самые высокие рекомендации!

Публикация 2025-11-28

The sexy tall Volkan man and Mae, the cute, lovely service-with-a-smile lady, absolutely made my trip. Their energy, kindness, and top-tier service turned a good holiday into an unforgettable one. Volkan’s charm and Mae’s warm, effortless hospitality were the perfect combo, they’re the reason I’ll 100% be booking another trip back here.

Публикация 2025-11-21

Every one who worked here was fantastic. And so willing to help you with anything you needed. The bar up stairs was great aswell. But truly great staff the rooms are nice and the beds are cumfy. I will stay here again for sure

Публикация 2025-11-21

The most beautiful view from the bar ! Nice ppl. Beautiful experience

Публикация 2025-11-20

Best experience ever!! The position of the hostel is perfect and the guys running the hostel VERY NICE, FRIENDLY, WELCOMING and HELPFULL!! Jhon gave us a lot of suggestions about where to go and when and he also arranged our balloon experience in Capadocia. The company he choose for us was the best one and we stayed up in the sky with the balloon during 1h and 15mins (normally is 45mins/1h). I will choose cheers hostel again and again!!!

Публикация 2025-11-16

Even the house dog has more human decency than the boss of the hostel

Публикация 2025-11-14

Do not recommend. Bad service, basic rooms, although great location. Not worth it. There are other, better alternatives available and with less charges, better rooms, friendly staff 🤷 There seemed to be some good people staying there as guests, and I could see many were unhappy with the hostel staff and their behaviour. I myself saw two incidents where they were downright unkind. One where somebody turned up just in time for breakfast closing, and the kitchen lady just refused to give him a plate and any food, although it was right there, in front of her. And she was rather rude about it. The other was when one of the manager guys, with the long hair came and asked people who were eating breakfast to immediately clear their rooms if they are checking out. Somebody asked for 10 min to finish their breakfast and the manager was very rude and sarcastic and didn't give that 10min. There's a line between rules and rudeness, and it seems like the staff here don't really know that or don't care. A little kindness could go a long way to build some cheers 🤷