Hanchi Hostel

Cheap, and balcony. Breakfeast, but they really should have nutcream everyday and some new bread, since it is like rubber. Water could also be HOT, not only 50 degree!

- Free breakfast (egg, cheese, jams, bread) - Great value for money - Plug next to each bed - Air con that works! - Clean and comfy small dorms - Great large communal/workspace - Live music played on the street every night - Rooftop terrace with giant chess - Great location for main tourist sights (15mins from Sultanahmet square) - Key card access to dorms - Receptionist usually present - Kitchen with a hot plate, fridge, kettle etc. and is clean.

Everything - they organised the taxi pick up from airport to hostel which meant that i was not scammed if i had done it myself. Yuhan the manager of the hostel kept me uptodate throughout the journey until i reached the destination. Check-in was done smoothly . i have travelled many times to Istanbul over the past 15 years and must admit this was certainly the best smooth check in i have had experienced. Yuhan the manager ensured that we were made to feel at home - provided us with information and all resources a family of 8 could ask for. his pleasant nature and the ability to communicate in English was very helpful. the atmosphere at the hostel was so good. The place is very secure and it is located in a historical part of istanbul.

I don't think you could find better hostel for cheaper price. And you have breakfast. for breakfast you have a plate prepared for you (and covered in plastic wrap). Bathrom was clean, you don't have toiletries. Room was clean, bunk beds, clean sheets. Reception working 24/7. Location is okay- 13/15 min to grand bazar and tramp T1(brings you across Galata bride) and 20min to Aya Sofia. It's in a location with a lot of restaurants and during the night you can listen to traditional folk music (it's not loud and you can sleep). Reaching aeroport with minimal walking and no taxi: go 3min by foot, downhill, towards the sea. Take BN1 bus for 13 stops(17lira, Istanbul card), exit and take Hava Bus 10 (5e) -in total, bevause It was rush hour it takes 2 hours. There are other ways but required taking taxi or walking 15/25min.