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Orient Youth Hostel

Eminönü, Akbıyık Cd, 13, 34122 Cankurtaran, Turkey
Orient Youth Hostel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 126 reviews from 1 source
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Based on 126 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "It is not in the main party/clubbing district of Istanbul, if you want to be near the party stay in Takism, otherwise a great place to stay." source Hostelworld

    "Great place to saty, staff really friendly and helpful, awesome breakfast and great location. would definitely stay again." source Hostelworld

    "A really great place to stay for exploring Istanbul as its a very short distance from St Sophia and all the sights." source Hostelworld

    "This hostel was really overpriced, the breakfast was terrible and the place was pretty disgusting overall." source Hostelworld

    "I stayed in the 30 bed dorm, recommend a smaller one, as it gets cold in the big room." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "The free breakfast is excellent, the rooms are clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful, plus there are many options for day trips that can be arranged directly through the hostel." source Hostelworld

    "would definately go back, also massive credit to the cleaners for getting the place spotless after anzac." source Hostelworld

    "Bathrooms were quite grubby, and some of them were definitely not cleaned properly for several days." source Hostelworld

    "very competent staff, quite clean although the 30-bed dorm unavoidably gets smelly and noisy." source Hostelworld

    "While our room was bare-bones and dingy looking, it was in fact clean and did the job." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "We really enjoyed our stay here, fantastic location and friendly and helpful staff." source Hostelworld

    "Fantastic location, really friendly helpful staff." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "I'd stay here again because the location is great, but I think you could find a better deal close by that had better facilities." source Hostelworld

    "it was a nice stay in this hotel, good price, we really enjoy the location specially to go out at night." source Hostelworld

    "Don't come here if you want to sleep, but do if you want an amazing location, view and staff." source Hostelworld

    "location: right near a lot of the famous sights and there are a lot of restaurants near by." source Hostelworld

    "It is located in Sultanahmet area, and many hotels and hostels are gattered here." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "Istanbul was our first stop in Turkey, and he booked and confirmed the rest of our trip for no extra cost." source Hostelworld

    "For 7 Euros per night, the 30-bed dorm was excellent value." source Hostelworld

    "The hostel restaurant is reasonably priced for the area." source Hostelworld

    "ts also worked out very good value for money." source Hostelworld

    "A very fun place- good value for money." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "The only thing is it felt like anyone could get in and out of our room because they did not ID you when you came back to the hostel to get the key, this could have been because it was slower while we were there and they knew who was in which room." source Hostelworld

    "No locker's in rooms which is kind of a bummer but the room's lock so as long as everyone in your room is trustworthy it all works out." source Hostelworld

    "If you stay in the 30 bed dorm don't expect much security; but there is a luggage room if you want to keep your stuff under wraps." source Hostelworld

More information on Orient Youth Hostel

*********It�s your home away from home********Orient Hostel has best location in Istanbul..! We are located between The Blue Mosque and The Haghia Sophia, on the hillside. Topkapi Palace, is our neighbour, Saint Sophia, The Blue Mosque , Yerebatan Cistern, Hippodrome, and numerous museums are only 150m away. The Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Cemberlitas, and Beyazit are an easy walk (700m by walk 5 minutes) We are just 3km distance to Taksim and easy to come main train and tram station to Hostel (Just 700m far away International Train station)We have a rooftop cafe bar (with a unique view of Istanbul's Asia-side as seen from Europe 600 metres away) for meals and quieter evenings. During the summer time you can enjoy BBQ (Fish, Meatball, Chicken, steak) also you can eat fresh and cheap traditional and very tasty Turkish foods at our famous open air terrace restaurant.(great views of the Princes Islands,Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Marmara sea...) You can meet other travellers from all around the world in our common terrace. Make new travel partner. Use free internet and Wi-Fi. Watch the DVD movie and sport events 50'' inch big LCD screen TV. Smoke hookah (waterpipe). Enjoy the all kind of local and import drinks. Try the best cocktails.Our capacity is 152 bedsWe Have,4 Bed dorm6 Bed dorm (Brand new room)8 Bed dorm8 bed female dorm with shared bathroom30 Bed Cheapest Dorm (Brand New Room)Double Room with shared bathroomTwin Room with shared bahroomSingle RoomDouble Room with private bahroom + Shower + Air Condition4 bed deluxe room for family and group travelers3 Bed Suit RoomDouble suit roomSingle suit RoomSuit room included LCD screen TV with satellite systeam + Mini Fridge + Air Condation +Hair Dryer+TowelWe have our travel agency in hostel. You can buy the bus ticket same price the bus station (No comission). Free pick up service from hostel to Bus station for domestic bus tickets. You can buy flight ticket and and cheap airport transfer. We will be pleased to help you for your travel arrangements within Istanbul and Turkey.********WHY ORIENT HOSTEL ?******* ORIENT HOSTEL IS THE FIRST HOSTEL IN TURKEY (ESTABLISHED IN 1989) WE ARE THE BIGGEST HOSTEL IN ISTANBUL (TOTAL CAPACITY 152 BEDS) OUR HOSTEL IS MEMBER OF THE HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL WE HAVE THE BEST LOCATION IN ISTANBUL (In the heart of the historical Peninsula) TOP SECURITY IN OUR HOSTEL (More than 10 Security Cameras and Night Guard) WE HAVE THE BEST SEA VIEW IN TOWN THROUGH OUR TERRACE CAFE BAR (Reasonable Price, All kinds of Drinks & Food and Waterpipe Selections) ALL ROOMS WITH SUNLIGHT (Enjoy the sunshine in your room) ALL BEDS ARE BRAND NEW AND COMFORTABLE ( Sleep well and confy) FREE Breakfast FREE Internet Access (High speed) FREE Wi-Fi connection (In the main building and terracce Cafe Bar) FREE Clean and fresh sheets, pillow, blanket. FREE City and Travel Information FREE Book Exchange FREE Safe Deposit Box FREE Backgammon,Chess, Scrabble, Board & Card Games FREE Dictionary, Language Phrasebooks FREE Adaptor, Charger & Converter FREE Luggage Room FREE Parking for Travellers with BIKE & MOTORBIKE FREE 24 hours hot water FREE Belly Dancing Show at Terrace Bar (Just High seasons) Power generator and water store Travel Library No curfew, No lockout 24 Hour Reception Orient Hostel is currently recommended by Lonely Planet, as well as Let's Go, The Rough Guide, Routard, Trotamundos, Trotter and many more guidebooks.!!! NO COMMISSION FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT !!!CHECK IN TIME : 11:45 amCHECK OUT TIME : 10.00 amAGE RESTRICTION: Older than 45 years old can not book Orient Youth hostel's dorm rooms (please respect this restriction)WE ARE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL LOCALS CAN NOT BOOK US.

Directions

To reach The Orient from Ataturk Airport, either catch the HAVAS public bus as far as AKSARAY and transfer there to the Tram to SULTANAHMET then follow this map from the SULTANAHMET tram stop, marked in red on the map. Or, share a taxi from the airport - about US $15, up to twice that after midnight. To reach The Orient from the InterCity bus station; (the OTOGAR) catch the metro to AKSARAY, transfer to the Tram (direction: EMiN�N�) Get off at the stop marked in red on the map (SULTANAHMET) and follow this map from there.

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