Cheers Hostel

Публикация 2026-06-02

Cool hostel and had an amazing experience with like-minded people. Honestly, Tammy made the stay much more fun and enjoyable and worth it. She made sure to introduce people to each other, she made everyone feel included, she helped everyone to make their trip enjoyable. Every hostel needs a person like her that really just spreads pure positivity and fun vibes around. In general, it’s a “party hostel”, so people will be having drinks and music on the roof. If you’re looking for super calm hostel, this is not the place for you.

Публикация 2025-10-30

I had a great stay at Cheers Hostel. The location couldn’t be better — right by the main sights and easy to get around. The staff were friendly and helpful without being pushy, and the atmosphere was social but still relaxed enough to get some sleep. Everything was clean and well kept. Overall, solid hostel and definitely worth staying at if you’re visiting Istanbul.

Публикация 2025-08-14

I had a really good time in this hostel, I stayed here for three nights and if I come back to Istanbul I would choose it again. The bar upstairs is really nice, the music was loud but the bedroom was still quiet at night, so you can easily skip the party and go to sleep if you had a long day touring the city. It is conveniently placed in the historical center so it is easy to walk to all of the main points of interests and any walking tour in the area. Breakfast was good and complete with fruit, cheese, eggs, cake, bread and jam. Coffee and tea are also available. For any recommendations, suggestions or just to chat, staff member Seyfel is always available and ready to help. During my stay they organized karaoke night, belly dancing show and live music, so there is always something interesting going on. 5/5 great job guys!

Публикация 2026-05-18

The hostel is nice but tiny in the common areas; The view from the bar at the last floor is pretty. Keep in mind that if you book a private room, is going to be in a totally different building. This isn't written anywhere on the website (at least not in a place I could find it).

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 2025-10-26

Reception is very friendly and helpful also they gave me discount but the building is pretty old and quite dirty , also there is a bar on the rooftop so sometimes it gets loud and makes it hard to sleep. I had higher expectations since it was rated 9.6 on hostel world but I guess it’s because the location is in the middle of the city and makes it super easy to walk around Personally, I would add extra few bucks and get an airbnb instead

Публикация 2026-06-12

If you’re cross-checking HostelWorld ratings and would like an honest review, look no further. —Summary— We booked a private room and loved our stay at Cheers Hostel Istanbul. If it’s your first time in this amazing city and you’re looking for a fun, clean and supportive hostel we can’t recommend this place enough. —What to expect staying in the old town— Addressing some negative reviews elsewhere, it’s important to note that the old town is inherently more pricey and noisy outside relative to the Asian side of the city. I doubt any hostels in the district would be immune to this. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time or travelling solo and wanting to meet some great travel buddies, this is where Cheers Hostel nevertheless excels. —Accomodation— We were impressed with the relative affordability and quality of Cheers’ private rooms. These are situated in a building across the road to the main one housing the shared dorms, which made it a lot quieter inside comparatively. Despite the 3-star rating, our private room was nevertheless renovated to provide the standard modern comforts. Not only did ours offer an AC and a fridge, we also lucked out and scored one with a view of Hagia Sofia! —Service— You will be treated to free breakfast daily, offering modest yet nevertheless delicious and authentic Turkish food. We also enjoyed the paid activities like the weekend BBQ dinner and pub crawl. While albeit on the pricier side for hostel activities, given it is after all on the old side of town, the pub crawl did include busses to and from the other European side of the city and a few rounds of shots on the house. A big thank you to the Cheers Hostel Istanbul team - John, Ozan, Tank, Uğur & Tammy - for looking after us during our stay. They helped us find the best deals across town, whether it be fixed rate airport taxis, ATMs with no extra fees, locally priced shopping locations and even competitive Cappadocia balloon tickets. We also appreciated John’s help recovering our debit card when it got swallowed by a nearby ATM. —Taxi advice— Avoid hailing your own yellow taxis from IST airport. You’ll get these even with ride share apps like Uber and Bitaksi. We used the latter to avoid fare negotiations, but ultimately still got scalped 4.2k lira because of the driver’s “app failing” meaning the trip never started so we couldn’t use the app’s support. Instead, chat to Cheers Hostel’s WhatsApp in advance and ask for their help securing a fixed rate cab paid by cash. We did this for our ride back to the airport at the end of our stay for just 2k lira (as of June 2026). You only need to pay reception and they’re chill with you doing this after you’ve settled in, so no need to withdraw at the airport ATMs!

Публикация 2025-11-12

Habitación con baño con buena ubicación pero un poco viejito, desayuno correcto, el alojamiento privado esta en la calle de al lado pero no es un problema. Bien para un par de noches

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 2025-08-09

Me quede un par de noches dirá te mi estancia en Estambul en una habitación co.partida para chicas y todo bien. El personal muy amable y abierto a una buena conversación. El desayuno estuvo bueno y el personal de la cocina muy amables. Esta cerca de muchas atracciones y Mezquitas, además que el tranvía y Ferry está cerca tambien; se puede recorrer caminando sin problema.

Публикация 2024-11-04

튀르키예 첫 여행 이스탄불 치어스호스텔! 친절한 직원과 깔끔한 숙소컨디션. 바닥이 마루로 되어있어 삐그덕 소리가 좀 나지만 괜찮음. 8인 도미토리에 이용. 객실마다 화장실과 샤워실이 있고 총 3층이고 루프탑에 바가 있어 3층 객실은 11시 까지는 좀 시끄러운편이다. 요일별 이벤트가 있어 가라오케, 밸리댄스 등 여행자들이 어우러져 파티를 한다. 친화적 호스텔! 사장님은 한국어 패치가 되어있고, 직원들은 친절하다. 조식도 매우 잘 나오고 맛도 영양도 좋은듯! 가격대비 우수한 여행자들의 숙소. 아야소피아성당 바로 옆이고, 탁심까지는 걸어서 1시간? 정도... 숙소근처 트렘도 있어 이동도 용이..난 걷는걸 좋아해서 6일 내내 걸어만 다님! 여튼 상당히 만족스러운 곳이다.

Проживание апрель 202 · Публикация апр. 2023

Ура было фантастическое время. Останавливались на неделю, как в общежитии, так и в частном. Кровать была удобной, ванные комнаты чистые, хороший напор воды, горячая вода, хороший Wi-Fi. Простой завтрак, но сытный. Чрезвычайно удобное расположение к трамвайным и Султанахмет сайтам. Персонал действительно сделал это, все они были чрезвычайно любезны и щедры, особенно большой привет ДиДи и Зои, которые управляют баром наверху. Они были очень дружелюбны, привлекательны и предоставили звездное обслуживание, и они сделали мои последние несколько ночей там действительно незабываемыми. Бар тоже классный. . модное место для отдыха с бесподобным видом на собор Святой Софии. Наконец Заман. Самая лучшая собака. Обязательно остановлюсь здесь снова! Дэн Ф, США

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 2025-07-28

This place has a 9.7 on Hostelworld and I have no idea how they are achieving that. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad hostel, but it's quite misrepresented in my opinion. The rooms were fine, AC is a bit weak. Bathrooms were not that great, but serviceable. The "Turkish breakfast" they advertise is only fruit, nothing else. It's a nice touch because it is free, but be aware. My issue with this hostel is that it just felt like they are trying to nickel and dime you for literally everything. If I could give any specific advice it would be NOT to do the pub crawl, I was already skeptical at the $23 price and I should've listened to my gut. Other hostel pub crawls I've done around the world will have an open bar or include lots of drinks and actually take you to cool local pubs. This one wasn't like that. They give you ONE free shot, and it's mostly juice. And I've never seen a hostel that is so stingy about that, they were very strict about that limit (except with a couple girls that the bartenders were hitting on, they got more shots) and quite rude to anyone who tried to get more, when they had plenty extra. Drinks at the bar are ridiculously expensive. $5 for a beer or a shot is the cheapest you're getting. Then the "pubs" are just generic stuffy clubs. I guess it can be good to meet people, because while this is advertised as a "social" or "party" hostel, it really isn't... there is no common space besides the bar, and even that is small. The staff are mostly friendly, but it can feel inauthentic when it's just trying to get more money out of you most of the time. If you book, they'll message you "kindly offering" to "save you from the chaos" of the Istanbul Metro from the airport... with their $55 taxi service. Or all their tours that are like $30-80 when you could just do all the same activities for a fraction of the price by yourself like I did. You are better off staying anywhere outside Sultanahmet because the whole area is tourist ripoffs.

Публикация 2025-02-21

Excelente ubicación de este Hostel..está a pocos minutos de las principales actividades en Estambul como las Cisternas, Santa Sofia y la Mezquita azul.. buen comercio y restaurantes. Sus habitaciones son cómodas y estuvimos privilegiadas con la vista de nuestra habitación

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 2025-07-11

The location is amazing, the bathrooms were exceptionally clean, the older gentleman who checked me in was very welcoming and friendly, and an early check-in was also possible. The dorm rooms were a good size and the locker space was generous. There is a beautiful view from the bar and the front porch was lovely. Breakfast was included too. I had real difficulty sleeping here. Music and shouting from the bar was very loud at 12:30 at night and my dorm room was right by it. When I asked Fatih at reception if the bar could be a bit quieter, the first thing he said was that we say online the bar can be loud and noisy. At time of writing, this isn’t included anywhere on Hostelworld or the Cheers hostel website. He said he would tell them now to turn it down and the bar will close shortly. The noise continued for another hour. It only stopped at 1.40am when the people went out. They came into the dorm room speaking full volume and noisily banging and opening their lockers, and awoke the dorm room again in the early hours of the morning when they came back. There is a sign in the room which says if you’d like to change beds to speak with reception. In the morning, I asked Fatih at reception if I could change dorm rooms to one lower down in the hostel building (further from the bar). As someone hadn’t checked in yet, he said he could swap us, but he made the point again to me that they say online it will be noisy. I asked him where it says this as I couldn’t see it (I thought I’d made a mistake). This didn’t go well. He said that them saying they run a BBQ dinner and a bar crawl once a week shows that this is a party hostel with a lot of noise all day and night. He said they can’t say that, otherwise people won’t stay. He swore. He said I was coming at him (I really wasn’t), and if I was coming at him he didn’t want to help me and would not swap the rooms. I kept calm and explained I wasn’t coming at him. I had only asked him where they say online about the noise as he had brought it up again. He kept talking over me, and I realised it was best to just keep quiet and hope he followed through with swapping the rooms. It was a difficult interaction. I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed. I did not explain this to him because after he threatened to not swap the rooms, I realised it’s best to just not say anything. He tried smoothing it over when he saw me later that morning by continuing to make his points. We were able to swap beds in the end, it was just unfortunate the main party guy was above me in the new room and sounded sick. The hostel kindly let me check out a day early. It was a shame about my experience but if you are looking for a party hostel, I strongly recommend it.

Публикация 2026-06-12

If you’re cross-checking HostelWorld ratings and would like an honest review, look no further. —Summary— We booked a private room and loved our stay at Cheers Hostel Istanbul. If it’s your first time in this amazing city and you’re looking for a fun, clean and supportive hostel we can’t recommend this place enough. —What to expect staying in the old town— Addressing some negative reviews elsewhere, it’s important to note that the old town is inherently more pricey and noisy outside relative to the Asian side of the city. I doubt any hostels in the district would be immune to this. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time or travelling solo and wanting to meet some great travel buddies, this is where Cheers Hostel nevertheless excels. —Accomodation— We were impressed with the relative affordability and quality of Cheers’ private rooms. These are situated in a building across the road to the main one housing the shared dorms, which made it a lot quieter inside comparatively. Despite the 3-star rating, our private room was nevertheless renovated to provide the standard modern comforts. Not only did ours offer an AC and a fridge, we also lucked out and scored one with a view of Hagia Sofia! —Service— You will be treated to free breakfast daily, offering modest yet nevertheless delicious and authentic Turkish food. We also enjoyed the paid activities like the weekend BBQ dinner and pub crawl. While albeit on the pricier side for hostel activities, given it is after all on the old side of town, the pub crawl did include busses to and from the other European side of the city and a few rounds of shots on the house. A big thank you to the Cheers Hostel Istanbul team - John, Ozan, Tank, Uğur & Tammy - for looking after us during our stay. They helped us find the best deals across town, whether it be fixed rate airport taxis, ATMs with no extra fees, locally priced shopping locations and even competitive Cappadocia balloon tickets. We also appreciated John’s help recovering our debit card when it got swallowed by a nearby ATM. —Taxi advice— Avoid hailing your own yellow taxis from IST airport. You’ll get these even with ride share apps like Uber and Bitaksi. We used the latter to avoid fare negotiations, but ultimately still got scalped 4.2k lira because of the driver’s “app failing” meaning the trip never started so we couldn’t use the app’s support. Instead, chat to Cheers Hostel’s WhatsApp in advance and ask for their help securing a fixed rate cab paid by cash. We did this for our ride back to the airport at the end of our stay for just 2k lira (as of June 2026). You only need to pay reception and they’re chill with you doing this after you’ve settled in, so no need to withdraw at the airport ATMs!

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 октябрь 20

Ужасный отель. Грязно. В номере нет стула. Зеркало чуть не упало мне на голову. На третьем этаже есть паб. Музыки не слышно сильно но когда кто-то ходит по лестнице слышно. Но есть нюанс молодые ребята которые работают на рецепшн видимо знают о том что мешают спать гостям и начинают топать и прыгать по лестнице, специально. На кухне девочки работают все время грустые. Снеков и закуски к пиву нет. Видимо люди приходят просто напиваться. Отель старый по этому присутствует запах старья. Ребята на рецепшн улыбаются через не хочу. Мне не понравилось. Переспать ночь я думаю можно потерпеть. Я остановилась на 10 дней и в последние ночи я не хотела туда возвращаться. Единственное преимущество это местоположение, все рядом. Паб тоже очень грязный. В другой разья сниму более приличный отель.

Публикация 2025-08-14

I had a really good time in this hostel, I stayed here for three nights and if I come back to Istanbul I would choose it again. The bar upstairs is really nice, the music was loud but the bedroom was still quiet at night, so you can easily skip the party and go to sleep if you had a long day touring the city. It is conveniently placed in the historical center so it is easy to walk to all of the main points of interests and any walking tour in the area. Breakfast was good and complete with fruit, cheese, eggs, cake, bread and jam. Coffee and tea are also available. For any recommendations, suggestions or just to chat, staff member Seyfel is always available and ready to help. During my stay they organized karaoke night, belly dancing show and live music, so there is always something interesting going on. 5/5 great job guys!

Публикация 2024-11-04

튀르키예 첫 여행 이스탄불 치어스호스텔! 친절한 직원과 깔끔한 숙소컨디션. 바닥이 마루로 되어있어 삐그덕 소리가 좀 나지만 괜찮음. 8인 도미토리에 이용. 객실마다 화장실과 샤워실이 있고 총 3층이고 루프탑에 바가 있어 3층 객실은 11시 까지는 좀 시끄러운편이다. 요일별 이벤트가 있어 가라오케, 밸리댄스 등 여행자들이 어우러져 파티를 한다. 친화적 호스텔! 사장님은 한국어 패치가 되어있고, 직원들은 친절하다. 조식도 매우 잘 나오고 맛도 영양도 좋은듯! 가격대비 우수한 여행자들의 숙소. 아야소피아성당 바로 옆이고, 탁심까지는 걸어서 1시간? 정도... 숙소근처 트렘도 있어 이동도 용이..난 걷는걸 좋아해서 6일 내내 걸어만 다님! 여튼 상당히 만족스러운 곳이다.

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 2024-10-06

The showers have low pressure, and the bed mattress had an indent in it that made with feel like I was going to fall off. The staff are nice and fun. But it seemed dodgy tbh. The people I met while traveling were amazing, but that's the travelers, not the hostel

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 2024-09-25

It’s really well located and staff are very nice! They always greeted us very nicely and organised nice activities during the day and evening (for which you have to pay extra). For people who want to party and participate in activities, this is a really nice hostel. The overall vibe was really nice, it’s very easy to get to know other people and go visit the city together. Beware that this is more like a party hostel. Pub crawls organised every night, music and people being loud in the corridors and rooms until 11pm. After that it’s very quiet though cause they leave to party outside. The cleanliness wasn’t so good in my opinion. Cleaning lady did just with water so dirt/sand still remained on the floor and she didn’t go further than the carpet, so the carpet and under the beds was not clean. The lockers aren’t very big, you can’t put a whole bag in it, just your valuable stuff but that is often enough. Apart from that, the beds are good but quite basic. There is a plug to charge your phone but no light. The cafe/restaurant downstairs is really nice! Breakfast is really good with savory and sweet options. It’s really nice to sit there during the day, definitely a good place to chit chat and get to know other people from the hostel.

Публикация 2024-10-02

We stayed at this hostel for 3 nights. Best bit: the location, close to a lot of the major attractions, social vibe but not really equipped for hanging out in social spaces (only the breakfast area at the front). Big negative aspects of our stay: large amount of black mould and a sewer smell in the private bedroom (in the separate building) was disgusting! The showers were also filthy and we didn't have hot water at all during our stay. Me + another guy had our drinks spiked while on the Cheers bar crawl - it occurred at the second bar which is conveniently the other Cheers Hostel. As it's an open bar, might have been a bar staff member or a random member of the public, who knows. Overall I would not recommend staying here, I'm sure there are other hostels around that have better facilities/ better value for money. Not worth the $ for the stay.

Публикация 2026-07-16

Great location in my opinion with a view on Hagia Sofia. I stayed in the female hostel room and it was pretty confortable (spacious room, confortable beds, no bed curtains but not a big deal).The bathrooms were super clean and well maintained and definitely renovated with good showers (this was a big yes for me). This is a social hostel for sure, they had so many different events during the week and on weekends and you can easily make friends here. On the last floor they had a little bar/common space where they held their events, we also watched the world cup games in there. The breakfast they served daily was delicious and filling (buffet style). The staff were very friendly and helped with any concerns which I very much appreciated.

Публикация 2026-04-25

I’ve stayed at a lot of places, but Cheers Lighthouse Hostel really stands out! The rooms are excellent and the washrooms are kept impressively clean, which is always a top priority for me. The social vibe here is fantastic; it’s so easy to meet people, especially during their fun night activities. One of the absolute highlights is the terrace/balcony—the view is incredible and it's the perfect spot to hang out. The staff are beyond accommodating and really make you feel welcome. A special thanks to Ege, Nihat, and Tatiana! They were all so friendly and went out of their way to ensure I had a great experience. I’ll definitely be staying here again!

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 🤷

Публикация март 2022

Идеальное место для тех, кто хочет жить в центре Стамбула: пешком можно дойти до самой главной мечети Айя-София, набережной, погулять в парке неподалеку, сесть на трамвай и доехать до другой части города. Хостел небольшой, но очень уютный - три этажа с комнатами, есть как женские, так и мужские, на каждом этаже по две туалетные комнаты с душем. В комнатах чисто - каждый день убираются и меняют постель. Каждый день с 9 до 11 внизу в холле можно позавтракать и выпить кофе: завтрак простой, но достаточно сытный и включен в стоимость проживания. Если честно, редко где встречала такое в хостелах в России и Европе. И самое главное - на третьем этаже расположен собственный бар хостела (единственный на районе, так как он исторический), где можно приятно провести вечер в компании друзей (а если вы один, то обязательно их здесь найдете), выпить пиво или коктейль. Бармен Синан (Sinan) регулярно организует тематические вечеринки, выезды в местные бары (Pub Crowl) и готовит ароматный глинтвейн по вечерам ) Cheers Hostel - прекрасно место для отдыха, знакомства с новыми друзьями и крутыми вечеринками. Вы точно не ошибетесь, если решите выбрать его для своего путешествия!

Публикация 2026-04-15

Vey friendly and helpful staff. They offer good breakfast and the rooms and beds are clean. Unfortunately there’s no kitchen to use and be aware the beds have no curtains for privacy. I’d love if that could be changed!

Публикация 2025-01-16

It's a nice hostel, nice staff. No good social area or no kitchen to make your own food is what let's it down. Breakfast is very mehh.

Публикация 2026-06-12

If you’re cross-checking HostelWorld ratings and would like an honest review, look no further. —Summary— We booked a private room and loved our stay at Cheers Hostel Istanbul. If it’s your first time in this amazing city and you’re looking for a fun, clean and supportive hostel we can’t recommend this place enough. —What to expect staying in the old town— Addressing some negative reviews elsewhere, it’s important to note that the old town is inherently more pricey and noisy outside relative to the Asian side of the city. I doubt any hostels in the district would be immune to this. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time or travelling solo and wanting to meet some great travel buddies, this is where Cheers Hostel nevertheless excels. —Accomodation— We were impressed with the relative affordability and quality of Cheers’ private rooms. These are situated in a building across the road to the main one housing the shared dorms, which made it a lot quieter inside comparatively. Despite the 3-star rating, our private room was nevertheless renovated to provide the standard modern comforts. Not only did ours offer an AC and a fridge, we also lucked out and scored one with a view of Hagia Sofia! —Service— You will be treated to free breakfast daily, offering modest yet nevertheless delicious and authentic Turkish food. We also enjoyed the paid activities like the weekend BBQ dinner and pub crawl. While albeit on the pricier side for hostel activities, given it is after all on the old side of town, the pub crawl did include busses to and from the other European side of the city and a few rounds of shots on the house. A big thank you to the Cheers Hostel Istanbul team - John, Ozan, Tank, Uğur & Tammy - for looking after us during our stay. They helped us find the best deals across town, whether it be fixed rate airport taxis, ATMs with no extra fees, locally priced shopping locations and even competitive Cappadocia balloon tickets. We also appreciated John’s help recovering our debit card when it got swallowed by a nearby ATM. —Taxi advice— Avoid hailing your own yellow taxis from IST airport. You’ll get these even with ride share apps like Uber and Bitaksi. We used the latter to avoid fare negotiations, but ultimately still got scalped 4.2k lira because of the driver’s “app failing” meaning the trip never started so we couldn’t use the app’s support. Instead, chat to Cheers Hostel’s WhatsApp in advance and ask for their help securing a fixed rate cab paid by cash. We did this for our ride back to the airport at the end of our stay for just 2k lira (as of June 2026). You only need to pay reception and they’re chill with you doing this after you’ve settled in, so no need to withdraw at the airport ATMs!

Публикация 2026-05-15

As hostels it does the job but some of those working in there sour experience. Bar crawl price changed after I paid (scam) The family meal worth 2 euros charged at 10 eur (scam) Extremely pushy regarding checkout time comes across very unwelcoming (unkind) Harassed by 2 different members of staff around how many clubs I went into when they only expected me to go to one (unfriendly) Argumentative Cancelled my online booking probably to prevent me from sharing my experience through a review. Bottom line...go else where.

Публикация 2025-07-28

This place has a 9.7 on Hostelworld and I have no idea how they are achieving that. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad hostel, but it's quite misrepresented in my opinion. The rooms were fine, AC is a bit weak. Bathrooms were not that great, but serviceable. The "Turkish breakfast" they advertise is only fruit, nothing else. It's a nice touch because it is free, but be aware. My issue with this hostel is that it just felt like they are trying to nickel and dime you for literally everything. If I could give any specific advice it would be NOT to do the pub crawl, I was already skeptical at the $23 price and I should've listened to my gut. Other hostel pub crawls I've done around the world will have an open bar or include lots of drinks and actually take you to cool local pubs. This one wasn't like that. They give you ONE free shot, and it's mostly juice. And I've never seen a hostel that is so stingy about that, they were very strict about that limit (except with a couple girls that the bartenders were hitting on, they got more shots) and quite rude to anyone who tried to get more, when they had plenty extra. Drinks at the bar are ridiculously expensive. $5 for a beer or a shot is the cheapest you're getting. Then the "pubs" are just generic stuffy clubs. I guess it can be good to meet people, because while this is advertised as a "social" or "party" hostel, it really isn't... there is no common space besides the bar, and even that is small. The staff are mostly friendly, but it can feel inauthentic when it's just trying to get more money out of you most of the time. If you book, they'll message you "kindly offering" to "save you from the chaos" of the Istanbul Metro from the airport... with their $55 taxi service. Or all their tours that are like $30-80 when you could just do all the same activities for a fraction of the price by yourself like I did. You are better off staying anywhere outside Sultanahmet because the whole area is tourist ripoffs.

Публикация 2024-09-25

It’s really well located and staff are very nice! They always greeted us very nicely and organised nice activities during the day and evening (for which you have to pay extra). For people who want to party and participate in activities, this is a really nice hostel. The overall vibe was really nice, it’s very easy to get to know other people and go visit the city together. Beware that this is more like a party hostel. Pub crawls organised every night, music and people being loud in the corridors and rooms until 11pm. After that it’s very quiet though cause they leave to party outside. The cleanliness wasn’t so good in my opinion. Cleaning lady did just with water so dirt/sand still remained on the floor and she didn’t go further than the carpet, so the carpet and under the beds was not clean. The lockers aren’t very big, you can’t put a whole bag in it, just your valuable stuff but that is often enough. Apart from that, the beds are good but quite basic. There is a plug to charge your phone but no light. The cafe/restaurant downstairs is really nice! Breakfast is really good with savory and sweet options. It’s really nice to sit there during the day, definitely a good place to chit chat and get to know other people from the hostel.

Публикация 2026-06-12

If you’re cross-checking HostelWorld ratings and would like an honest review, look no further. —Summary— We booked a private room and loved our stay at Cheers Hostel Istanbul. If it’s your first time in this amazing city and you’re looking for a fun, clean and supportive hostel we can’t recommend this place enough. —What to expect staying in the old town— Addressing some negative reviews elsewhere, it’s important to note that the old town is inherently more pricey and noisy outside relative to the Asian side of the city. I doubt any hostels in the district would be immune to this. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time or travelling solo and wanting to meet some great travel buddies, this is where Cheers Hostel nevertheless excels. —Accomodation— We were impressed with the relative affordability and quality of Cheers’ private rooms. These are situated in a building across the road to the main one housing the shared dorms, which made it a lot quieter inside comparatively. Despite the 3-star rating, our private room was nevertheless renovated to provide the standard modern comforts. Not only did ours offer an AC and a fridge, we also lucked out and scored one with a view of Hagia Sofia! —Service— You will be treated to free breakfast daily, offering modest yet nevertheless delicious and authentic Turkish food. We also enjoyed the paid activities like the weekend BBQ dinner and pub crawl. While albeit on the pricier side for hostel activities, given it is after all on the old side of town, the pub crawl did include busses to and from the other European side of the city and a few rounds of shots on the house. A big thank you to the Cheers Hostel Istanbul team - John, Ozan, Tank, Uğur & Tammy - for looking after us during our stay. They helped us find the best deals across town, whether it be fixed rate airport taxis, ATMs with no extra fees, locally priced shopping locations and even competitive Cappadocia balloon tickets. We also appreciated John’s help recovering our debit card when it got swallowed by a nearby ATM. —Taxi advice— Avoid hailing your own yellow taxis from IST airport. You’ll get these even with ride share apps like Uber and Bitaksi. We used the latter to avoid fare negotiations, but ultimately still got scalped 4.2k lira because of the driver’s “app failing” meaning the trip never started so we couldn’t use the app’s support. Instead, chat to Cheers Hostel’s WhatsApp in advance and ask for their help securing a fixed rate cab paid by cash. We did this for our ride back to the airport at the end of our stay for just 2k lira (as of June 2026). You only need to pay reception and they’re chill with you doing this after you’ve settled in, so no need to withdraw at the airport ATMs!

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 2025-08-05

Very friendly and helpful staff, air conditioned rooms, fairly clean facilities. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend staying here if you're travelling thrifty.

Публикация 2025-07-28

This place has a 9.7 on Hostelworld and I have no idea how they are achieving that. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad hostel, but it's quite misrepresented in my opinion. The rooms were fine, AC is a bit weak. Bathrooms were not that great, but serviceable. The "Turkish breakfast" they advertise is only fruit, nothing else. It's a nice touch because it is free, but be aware. My issue with this hostel is that it just felt like they are trying to nickel and dime you for literally everything. If I could give any specific advice it would be NOT to do the pub crawl, I was already skeptical at the $23 price and I should've listened to my gut. Other hostel pub crawls I've done around the world will have an open bar or include lots of drinks and actually take you to cool local pubs. This one wasn't like that. They give you ONE free shot, and it's mostly juice. And I've never seen a hostel that is so stingy about that, they were very strict about that limit (except with a couple girls that the bartenders were hitting on, they got more shots) and quite rude to anyone who tried to get more, when they had plenty extra. Drinks at the bar are ridiculously expensive. $5 for a beer or a shot is the cheapest you're getting. Then the "pubs" are just generic stuffy clubs. I guess it can be good to meet people, because while this is advertised as a "social" or "party" hostel, it really isn't... there is no common space besides the bar, and even that is small. The staff are mostly friendly, but it can feel inauthentic when it's just trying to get more money out of you most of the time. If you book, they'll message you "kindly offering" to "save you from the chaos" of the Istanbul Metro from the airport... with their $55 taxi service. Or all their tours that are like $30-80 when you could just do all the same activities for a fraction of the price by yourself like I did. You are better off staying anywhere outside Sultanahmet because the whole area is tourist ripoffs.

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 2025-11-04

Fatih is a fake person! Be aware!!!! Stayed here twice — learned the difference between fond memories and front-row fakery. Fatih spilled beer on me in full pout mode, then offered a “free” pub crawl like money could buy sincerity. €20 for limp shots and staged rooms? Pass. The crawl was dead — more ghost town than nightlife — and the so-called perks taste like regret. He smiled all night, gave fake daps, and acted like PR after a spill. Spoiler: you can’t clout-wash integrity. 10-bed dorm update: the floor by the window is actually dipping. Safety hazard, not rustic charm. Hostel = prime location, decent atmosphere. Management = petty. Fatih = part-time actor, full-time soft-serve. Pro tip: split an Uber to Taksim with friends and go to a real club. Save your €20 and your dignity.

Публикация 2025-07-11

The location is amazing, the bathrooms were exceptionally clean, the older gentleman who checked me in was very welcoming and friendly, and an early check-in was also possible. The dorm rooms were a good size and the locker space was generous. There is a beautiful view from the bar and the front porch was lovely. Breakfast was included too. I had real difficulty sleeping here. Music and shouting from the bar was very loud at 12:30 at night and my dorm room was right by it. When I asked Fatih at reception if the bar could be a bit quieter, the first thing he said was that we say online the bar can be loud and noisy. At time of writing, this isn’t included anywhere on Hostelworld or the Cheers hostel website. He said he would tell them now to turn it down and the bar will close shortly. The noise continued for another hour. It only stopped at 1.40am when the people went out. They came into the dorm room speaking full volume and noisily banging and opening their lockers, and awoke the dorm room again in the early hours of the morning when they came back. There is a sign in the room which says if you’d like to change beds to speak with reception. In the morning, I asked Fatih at reception if I could change dorm rooms to one lower down in the hostel building (further from the bar). As someone hadn’t checked in yet, he said he could swap us, but he made the point again to me that they say online it will be noisy. I asked him where it says this as I couldn’t see it (I thought I’d made a mistake). This didn’t go well. He said that them saying they run a BBQ dinner and a bar crawl once a week shows that this is a party hostel with a lot of noise all day and night. He said they can’t say that, otherwise people won’t stay. He swore. He said I was coming at him (I really wasn’t), and if I was coming at him he didn’t want to help me and would not swap the rooms. I kept calm and explained I wasn’t coming at him. I had only asked him where they say online about the noise as he had brought it up again. He kept talking over me, and I realised it was best to just keep quiet and hope he followed through with swapping the rooms. It was a difficult interaction. I felt uncomfortable and embarrassed. I did not explain this to him because after he threatened to not swap the rooms, I realised it’s best to just not say anything. He tried smoothing it over when he saw me later that morning by continuing to make his points. We were able to swap beds in the end, it was just unfortunate the main party guy was above me in the new room and sounded sick. The hostel kindly let me check out a day early. It was a shame about my experience but if you are looking for a party hostel, I strongly recommend it.

Публикация 2026-05-15

As hostels it does the job but some of those working in there sour experience. Bar crawl price changed after I paid (scam) The family meal worth 2 euros charged at 10 eur (scam) Extremely pushy regarding checkout time comes across very unwelcoming (unkind) Harassed by 2 different members of staff around how many clubs I went into when they only expected me to go to one (unfriendly) Argumentative Cancelled my online booking probably to prevent me from sharing my experience through a review. Bottom line...go else where.

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 2025-07-28

This place has a 9.7 on Hostelworld and I have no idea how they are achieving that. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad hostel, but it's quite misrepresented in my opinion. The rooms were fine, AC is a bit weak. Bathrooms were not that great, but serviceable. The "Turkish breakfast" they advertise is only fruit, nothing else. It's a nice touch because it is free, but be aware. My issue with this hostel is that it just felt like they are trying to nickel and dime you for literally everything. If I could give any specific advice it would be NOT to do the pub crawl, I was already skeptical at the $23 price and I should've listened to my gut. Other hostel pub crawls I've done around the world will have an open bar or include lots of drinks and actually take you to cool local pubs. This one wasn't like that. They give you ONE free shot, and it's mostly juice. And I've never seen a hostel that is so stingy about that, they were very strict about that limit (except with a couple girls that the bartenders were hitting on, they got more shots) and quite rude to anyone who tried to get more, when they had plenty extra. Drinks at the bar are ridiculously expensive. $5 for a beer or a shot is the cheapest you're getting. Then the "pubs" are just generic stuffy clubs. I guess it can be good to meet people, because while this is advertised as a "social" or "party" hostel, it really isn't... there is no common space besides the bar, and even that is small. The staff are mostly friendly, but it can feel inauthentic when it's just trying to get more money out of you most of the time. If you book, they'll message you "kindly offering" to "save you from the chaos" of the Istanbul Metro from the airport... with their $55 taxi service. Or all their tours that are like $30-80 when you could just do all the same activities for a fraction of the price by yourself like I did. You are better off staying anywhere outside Sultanahmet because the whole area is tourist ripoffs.

Публикация 2024-09-14

Had a few drinks and got ripped off, paid not the amount that we agreed

Публикация 2026-06-12

If you’re cross-checking HostelWorld ratings and would like an honest review, look no further. —Summary— We booked a private room and loved our stay at Cheers Hostel Istanbul. If it’s your first time in this amazing city and you’re looking for a fun, clean and supportive hostel we can’t recommend this place enough. —What to expect staying in the old town— Addressing some negative reviews elsewhere, it’s important to note that the old town is inherently more pricey and noisy outside relative to the Asian side of the city. I doubt any hostels in the district would be immune to this. If you’re visiting Istanbul for the first time or travelling solo and wanting to meet some great travel buddies, this is where Cheers Hostel nevertheless excels. —Accomodation— We were impressed with the relative affordability and quality of Cheers’ private rooms. These are situated in a building across the road to the main one housing the shared dorms, which made it a lot quieter inside comparatively. Despite the 3-star rating, our private room was nevertheless renovated to provide the standard modern comforts. Not only did ours offer an AC and a fridge, we also lucked out and scored one with a view of Hagia Sofia! —Service— You will be treated to free breakfast daily, offering modest yet nevertheless delicious and authentic Turkish food. We also enjoyed the paid activities like the weekend BBQ dinner and pub crawl. While albeit on the pricier side for hostel activities, given it is after all on the old side of town, the pub crawl did include busses to and from the other European side of the city and a few rounds of shots on the house. A big thank you to the Cheers Hostel Istanbul team - John, Ozan, Tank, Uğur & Tammy - for looking after us during our stay. They helped us find the best deals across town, whether it be fixed rate airport taxis, ATMs with no extra fees, locally priced shopping locations and even competitive Cappadocia balloon tickets. We also appreciated John’s help recovering our debit card when it got swallowed by a nearby ATM. —Taxi advice— Avoid hailing your own yellow taxis from IST airport. You’ll get these even with ride share apps like Uber and Bitaksi. We used the latter to avoid fare negotiations, but ultimately still got scalped 4.2k lira because of the driver’s “app failing” meaning the trip never started so we couldn’t use the app’s support. Instead, chat to Cheers Hostel’s WhatsApp in advance and ask for their help securing a fixed rate cab paid by cash. We did this for our ride back to the airport at the end of our stay for just 2k lira (as of June 2026). You only need to pay reception and they’re chill with you doing this after you’ve settled in, so no need to withdraw at the airport ATMs!

Проживание апрель 202 · Публикация апр. 2026

Единственное, о чем мы сожалеем, останавливаясь в Cheers Hostel, было то, что наши планы путешествия позволили нам остаться в Стамбуле только на три ночи. Если бы мы могли, мы бы остались подольше. Гостеприимство и советы Джона и всего его персонала позволили нам почувствовать себя как дома и укрепили нашу первую поездку в Стамбул. Мы останавливались в одном из отдельных номеров (который, как мы узнали, был их лучшим номером с балконом и видом), и это было очень чистым и удобным. Завтрак был вкусным и питательным! Хостел расположен в нескольких минутах ходьбы от ключевых достопримечательностей, достопримечательностей, метро, магазинов и ресторанов. Джон забронировал столик для нас на расслабляющую и очищающую турецкую баню и шоу Whirling Dervish. Когда нам пришлось уехать, они организовали доставку нашего такси в аэропорт. Легко организовать доставку из аэропорта. Неудивительно, что хостел называется "Ура!" Это гостеприимный хостел, где хозяева знают ваши имена и относятся к своим гостям как к семье.

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 2024-12-10

their shuttle service is not reliable. they charged me fare despite that i didnt find the driver. shifted the blame on me. almost threatened me to leave the hostel if i dont pay 50 dollars. goes on to show the tourism landscape in turkey full of scams. ruined the vibe of my entire trip. scams are quite common u der the disguise of hospitality in istanbul so Beware!

Публикация 2026-05-15

As hostels it does the job but some of those working in there sour experience. Bar crawl price changed after I paid (scam) The family meal worth 2 euros charged at 10 eur (scam) Extremely pushy regarding checkout time comes across very unwelcoming (unkind) Harassed by 2 different members of staff around how many clubs I went into when they only expected me to go to one (unfriendly) Argumentative Cancelled my online booking probably to prevent me from sharing my experience through a review. Bottom line...go else where.

Публикация 2025-07-28

This place has a 9.7 on Hostelworld and I have no idea how they are achieving that. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad hostel, but it's quite misrepresented in my opinion. The rooms were fine, AC is a bit weak. Bathrooms were not that great, but serviceable. The "Turkish breakfast" they advertise is only fruit, nothing else. It's a nice touch because it is free, but be aware. My issue with this hostel is that it just felt like they are trying to nickel and dime you for literally everything. If I could give any specific advice it would be NOT to do the pub crawl, I was already skeptical at the $23 price and I should've listened to my gut. Other hostel pub crawls I've done around the world will have an open bar or include lots of drinks and actually take you to cool local pubs. This one wasn't like that. They give you ONE free shot, and it's mostly juice. And I've never seen a hostel that is so stingy about that, they were very strict about that limit (except with a couple girls that the bartenders were hitting on, they got more shots) and quite rude to anyone who tried to get more, when they had plenty extra. Drinks at the bar are ridiculously expensive. $5 for a beer or a shot is the cheapest you're getting. Then the "pubs" are just generic stuffy clubs. I guess it can be good to meet people, because while this is advertised as a "social" or "party" hostel, it really isn't... there is no common space besides the bar, and even that is small. The staff are mostly friendly, but it can feel inauthentic when it's just trying to get more money out of you most of the time. If you book, they'll message you "kindly offering" to "save you from the chaos" of the Istanbul Metro from the airport... with their $55 taxi service. Or all their tours that are like $30-80 when you could just do all the same activities for a fraction of the price by yourself like I did. You are better off staying anywhere outside Sultanahmet because the whole area is tourist ripoffs.

Публикация 2024-09-25

It’s really well located and staff are very nice! They always greeted us very nicely and organised nice activities during the day and evening (for which you have to pay extra). For people who want to party and participate in activities, this is a really nice hostel. The overall vibe was really nice, it’s very easy to get to know other people and go visit the city together. Beware that this is more like a party hostel. Pub crawls organised every night, music and people being loud in the corridors and rooms until 11pm. After that it’s very quiet though cause they leave to party outside. The cleanliness wasn’t so good in my opinion. Cleaning lady did just with water so dirt/sand still remained on the floor and she didn’t go further than the carpet, so the carpet and under the beds was not clean. The lockers aren’t very big, you can’t put a whole bag in it, just your valuable stuff but that is often enough. Apart from that, the beds are good but quite basic. There is a plug to charge your phone but no light. The cafe/restaurant downstairs is really nice! Breakfast is really good with savory and sweet options. It’s really nice to sit there during the day, definitely a good place to chit chat and get to know other people from the hostel.

Публикация 2025-10-31

Hostel has a nice rooftop bar which makes it very easy to meet a lot of great traveler. Honestly met a lot of great people over here. Dorms were fine with spacious lockers. Just a bit weird that it was not possible to lock the door of the dorm. Also bathroom facilities were nice. Great free breakfast, incl fruits, pasta salad, breads, tea, coffee, eggs, and others. Just got weird vibes from the staff. They try to be friendly, but it comes across as dishonest. Got a lot of weird inappropriate jokes. On the day of our check out we were still working in the common space of the hostel from around 2 in the midday till 7 in the evening. We did order and pay for a tea during this time. We should probably still have asked if this was ok, but since in many other hostels where we have stayed this is generally ok and since this part of the common space did not really get used a lot, we assumed it was fine. However one of the staff members got extremely angry at us out of nowhere. He seemed fuming. Said that we were misusing their hospitality. It was honestly slightly intimidating. We understand that maybe we were at fault for assuming we could use the common space after check out. However, this could have more clearly been communicated before the sudden burst of anger of the hostel staff. Like this it felt quite intimidating and left us with a bitter taste.

Публикация 2024-10-02

We stayed at this hostel for 3 nights. Best bit: the location, close to a lot of the major attractions, social vibe but not really equipped for hanging out in social spaces (only the breakfast area at the front). Big negative aspects of our stay: large amount of black mould and a sewer smell in the private bedroom (in the separate building) was disgusting! The showers were also filthy and we didn't have hot water at all during our stay. Me + another guy had our drinks spiked while on the Cheers bar crawl - it occurred at the second bar which is conveniently the other Cheers Hostel. As it's an open bar, might have been a bar staff member or a random member of the public, who knows. Overall I would not recommend staying here, I'm sure there are other hostels around that have better facilities/ better value for money. Not worth the $ for the stay.