Antique Hostel

The shared room with the bunkers bed of 4 was very nice. Good value of Money. Really recommended. It has a great site view and sitting area all famous places are approachable at walking distance. Don't not by any thing from the airport. Take Havist bus # D12 from airport to Aksary station it's the last stop of the bus service. Walking 1 minutes you can find the T1 station to travel sultanahmet or take a taxi which will be around 50-60 lira. Make sure you have translator service from Google Turks struggling with English language speaking. Negotiation is mandatory if you are interested buying something and be aware of scammers in the city. Ask police for help if needed. Buying a metro card from sultanahmet station machine is recommended as it's at the price of 100 lira and airport guys will charge 500 for the same card with 10 free rides only. They charge security deposit to have 🔐 but it's safe to have your own lock to put on the items you store.

Location within the budget price is fairly justified. The only thing that was not comfortable was the head space for the top bed on the bunkers. You can't sit straight up as the head strikes the roof cleaning. They don't provide towels. One must bring your own.

I recently stayed at Antique Hostel in Istanbul and had a wonderful experience. As someone who is always concerned about bed bugs in hostels, I was relieved to read the positive reviews about cleanliness and hygiene at Antique Hostel. Upon booking, I reached out to the staff to request a lower bed due to my fear of heights, and they were incredibly accommodating and assigned me a suitable bed. The location of the hostel is perfect, as it is conveniently situated near all the main attractions and there is easy access to public transportation. This made exploring Istanbul a breeze. I never had to worry about getting around the city. While there are a few areas for improvement, I hope the management takes these suggestions constructively. The Wi-Fi connection sometimes experienced interruptions and became slow, so it would be great if the management could work on improving the stability and speed of the internet. Additionally, it would be helpful if they provided towels, even if it came at an extra charge. Having this option would save travelers the hassle of carrying their own towels. One aspect that impressed me was the breakfast provided at the hostel. Considering the price, the breakfast was excellent. It offered a good variety of options and ensured that guests started their day with a satisfying meal. Lastly, I would like to address fellow hostel guests. It is important to follow the rules of the hostel and respect the privacy of others. I encountered an unpleasant incident where someone knocked on the bathroom door while I was inside and then turned off the light. This kind of behavior is disrespectful and ruins the experience for everyone. If you need a private toilet, it is better to book a full room instead of a shared one. Overall, I highly recommend Antique Hostel for its friendly and accommodating staff, convenient location, and good value for money. With a few improvements, such as the Wi-Fi and towel availability,

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I stayed in Antique Hostel for my first 3 nights in Istanbul. Glad that I chose to stay here. The receptionist(s) were friendly and can converse in good English so surely you would have no trouble communicating. I stayed in the 6 bed-room and apparently the space is a little bit tighter that what I was expecting. But for the price paid, I'm not complaining. The cook/housekeeping lady were also very polite and sweet. I checked out slightly later but she was most accomodating to let me take my time. They served typical Turkish breakfast but the sea view from the rooftop dining hall is excellent! I purposefully looking for a hostel as I was traveling alone. Made some friends in my room and we had a great time going around the city together. The location is PERFECT! It is so close to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia and the access to Sultanahmet tram station. But if you are going to commute via public transport to the hostel, it would be best if you use backpack coz most of the streets heading to the hostel is cobblestone pavements. I don't mind coming here the second time.

Other facilities were good but the aircond in the 6 bed-room needs to be upgraded.

The location was 3-4minutes away from Aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet square. The room was not to big (as other the hotels in this area), but enough for sleeping and having a shower. The location had a terrace, perfect for sunrise watching. The breakfast was not "fancy" but fresh and it had enough food.

During the night it was a little bit noisy because of the cars on the street, eventhough during the day there street was closed with a barrier.

I really enjoyed the whole stay. Everything was just perfect. Great location just around the corner of the major historical spots blue mosque and aghia sophia, 2 mn easy direct line walk to tram station. Comfortable mattress, clean floor and toilet. Staff members are really friendly and helpful, they do not hesitate to guide and advise you if you need any help. They give free luggage rooms and lockers. Breakfast is good, they have a beautiful terrace. You can access the kitchen to make coffee, snacks or to put your drinks and food in the fridge. Hot water, A.c ate available. Calm and safe place. 💚

Nothing.

It was a great stay in Agora Hostel. Localisation couldn't be better, it's less than 5 min from Sultanahmet. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It might be hard to find the hostel for the first time, but the staff provide message with relevant info, and a lot of people in the neighbourhood knows Agora, so you can ask. Beds were very comfortable, I had great sleep every night. Towels and sheets clean, no problem with getting a fresh towel (I stayed for a whole week, so I needed one). I shared room with 5 other women, and before I got there, I was a bit afraid about the level of comfort. But there was nothing to worry about. There were no curtains around beds, but the furniture was organised in a way that gave us privacy (I am very sensitive about privacy, but I cannot complain here). Also, I felt very safe in the hostel and neighbourhood. Wi-fi was very good, I had no problem with remote work, I even passed on online exam during my stay :) Last but not least, there'a terrace overlooking the Bosphorus and Marmara sea. You can have breakfast there and/or spend a quiet evening, looking at water.

Maybe tables might be wiped after the breakfast more often, but no problem, I could do it myself :)

What an incredible place to stay! Literally around the corner of Sultan Ahmetmosque, the Hagia Sofia and the Topkapipalace. Great hostel with roofterrace with views on the Bosporus,where breakfast (included in the price) is served and another open roofterrace on top. I booked a bed in a female dormitory, beds are perfect everything superclean. Great staff with a special thanks to the kind ladies of kitchen and cleaning, who made me a watermelonbreakfast when I was feeling sick and took care of me

Nothing, this is just the place to stay when you are in Istanbul!!

Brilliant hostel really near to Blue Mosque and the attractions. Comfortable bunk bed with a shelf, sidelight and socket. Free WiFi. Shared bathroom in my female dorm. Lockers. Smashing, generous breakfast the same every day except one changing element. Hard boiled egg, feta cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives. For example pasta dish, crusty bread, butter Cherry jam and chocolate spread and watermelon. Instant coffee, Turkish tea and water from a dispenser. The breakfast ladies are adorable. Lovely breakfast room and rooftop space for views across the city and water. The reception staff are very professional but friendly. They will help you with your questions. It is really good value for money and in the hot weather I only needed an evening meal as the breakfast is substantial. There are restaurants and cafes everywhere. I have visited Istanbul many times. You can see a substantial amount of attractions in walking distance of the hostel without ever using the trams. So if you are only there 2-3 nights remember this Istanbul has tons of shopping opportunities. Plan your birthday and Christmas gifts!

Nothing really. I took my own padlock but the lockers were broken. There are a lot of steps which should be climbed with caution. Be aware that the seagulls will dive bomb your breakfast on the roof!

The bed was super comfortable. They have proper thick mattresses which are neither too soft nor too hard. The bed also had a privacy curtain. The aircon was working without any problems. They have a really nice terrace where the breakfast is served and which is protected from the sun. It's a great place to hang out even during the midday heat. In addition they have a roof top with a great view and tables and chairs to hang out in the evening. All the hist sights like the Hagia Sophia are within walking distance. It really only takes a couple of minutes to get there. The staff is friendly and helpful. All in all the atmosphere is great.

The lockers were outside the room. And the room to our dorm didn't have a key/lock. Theoretically it's accessible to anybody from the street, but I didn't feel like there was an issue with security.

The room was really lovely and clean, and good location. Also, the reception was kind too. Although when i first arrived, the reception guy wasnt too friendly. Nevertheless, overall good experience. Ok

Wish there was a locker or a room guarded by the reception for the luggage when u leave them in case you arrive early. In the hostel, they just tell you to leave the luggage in the corridor. Although there was a cctv in the corridor, can still be quite unsafe. And the hostel does not take responsibility when ur luggage gets lost. Thats the only part that i didnt like.