Bahaus Guesthouse

The first hostel in Turkey to be voted number one worldwide by Hostels.com for Sept 2005. Voted number one worldwide for June 2006. Also voted in the top 10 hostels worldwide by Hostelworld for May 2005, January 2006, April 2006, June 2006, July 2006 and August 2006. The only hostel in Turkey to be chosen in the top 12 Good Hostels for big-city stays worldwide by several international newspapers, including The Washington Post, Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News and Ottowa Citizen (August 2006). We also have more than--- 4200--- CUSTOMER REVIEWS as references. Bahaus is currently recommended by the April-2007 edition of Lonely Planet, as well as Let's Go; The Rough Guide, Routard; Trotamundos, Trotter and many more guidebooks.If you want a true hostel experience, then come to Bahaus Guesthouse. As a youth hostel, we may not be able to offer you the luxury of a hotel, but we will try to give you an enjoyable holiday. THIS IS IMPORTANT: if you are not a true backpacker or hosteler, then Bahaus is not the place for you. If you are a true backpacker or hosteler then we will certainly try our best for you. Bahaus is a fine example of a ''home away from home,'' located in Sultanahmet, in the centre of historic Istanbul on a quiet street. Within a few minutes walk of all major tourist attractions (Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia) and near bus, tram and train links.At Bahaus, your safety is our priority. We have security cameras at key locations, 24 hour reception and dorm rooms have security card password locks. Put your valuables in your own large security lockers (bring your own padlocks and keys or rent them from us) or in our safe box while sightseeing. Choose from male, female or mixed dormitories. Private rooms with large bathrooms or without private showers. All rooms are equipped with ceiling or fans and real working central heating.All bathrooms have hygenic plastic toilet seat covers, automatic air freshners, extractor fans, foam dispensers and hair dryer. We try our best to keep the bathrooms clean, but also expect our customers to take responsibility for keeping them clean.Enjoy a barbecue, water pipe or a moonlit drink on our spectacular open-air roof-top terrace with its breathtaking panoramic views of the Marmara Sea and the Asian side of Istanbul.(from10th of April til 15th of november)We have a chef who will cook you everyday with different delicious home made Turkish cuisine. Fresh and cheap.Take advantage of our FREE Internet service. We have several computers available for guests to use and we also have wireless internet connection throughout our hostel - so if you bring your own laptop, you can connect from the comfort of your own room too!You can watch TV from hundreds of different movie, sports, music and news channels on a 96 INCH SCREEN or listen to music from tens of thousands of songs from our various DVD, CD, cassette or ipod collections with great sound system, if not... borrow a book from our library and just relax. We have a comfortable living area where you can have a drink, play backgammon, listen to nice music, meet new friends and exchange travel stories.Our staff are genuinly friendly, helpful and multilingual. We have a free travel advisory service and know just what you need to have the best holiday ever!CHECK IN TIME : 13.00 CHECK OUT TIME : 10.30We are waiting to give you the warmest welcome to Istanbul!!!24 HOUR AIRPORT PICK UP SERVICE-- 15� --THIS COST IS 'NOT, ONLY PER PERSON, BUT FOR UP TO 8 PERSON IN TOTAL(from Atat�rk Airport) AND 45� (From Sabiha Gokcen Airport)We also have an AIRPORT DROP OFF SERVICE. From the hostel to Atat�rk airport, the cost is �4 per person. From the hostel to Sabiha Gokcen airport, the cost is �10 per person.FREE OPEN BUFFET BREAKFAST!Everday--- Egg, White cheese, yellow cheese,salami, olives,jam, nutella chocolate, butter, tomato, cucumber, unlimited fresh bread unlimited tea and coffe. Someday--- Omlettes, Turkish omlettes ; egg with tomato, pepper,onion. Cakes and special T�rkish cheese pie, Yoghurt with seasonal fruits, m�sli, corn flakes. FREE Internet connection!FREE Karaoke nightsFREE Hair dry!FREE Local phone calls (not mobile)FREE Belly dance night!FREE WI-FI connectıon!FREE Luggage room!FREE Safe box!FREE Security lockers!FREE Car and bike parking!FREE Clean real fresh sheets, blanket and pillow!FREE Card games, Backgammon, chess and Okey set!FREE Backgammon lessonFREE 24 hour heating and hot water!FREE Unlimited tea and bread in the breakfast!FREE Sport activities (Abdominal training, weight to lift, jogging)!FREE City map and travel info!FREE Binoculaurs to view the cityFREE Movie Night (except in summer time)Bar with lots of drinks and cocktailNo curfew, no lockout.!Wake up service 24 Hr!Library!VERY CHEAP TOURS ORGANISATION!Turkish night out!AGE RESTRICTION: Older than 50 years old can not book Bahaus youth hostel ( please respect this restriction).Please note that we don't like to miss chances to party- if there is the right group of customers to join us, we'll party! WE ARE A TOURIST HOSTEL SO LOCALS CAN NOT BOOK WITH US.

Directions

By air- WE HAVE A 24 HOUR PRIVATE or SHUTTLE AIRPORT PICK UP SERVICE. PRIVATE SERVICE: We can collect you from ATATURK airport (Main Airport on the European side) for �25 or from SABIHA GOCKEN airport (on the Asian side) for �70 at the TIME YOU CHOOSE. THIS COST IS PER RESERVATION AND IS FOR BETWEEN 1 to 4 PERSONS IN YOUR RESERVATION IN TOTAL.SHUTTLE SERVICE: We can collect you from ATATURK airport for �15 or from SABIHA GOCKEN airport for �45 THIS COST IS PER RESERVATION AND IS FOR BETWEEN 1 to 8 PERSONS IN YOUR RESERVATION IN TOTAL. You may need to wait for other guests who are also using this service.We will need to know your airline, flight number, arrival date and time. Please also specify if you are arriving at Ataturk airport or Sabiha Gocken airport AND if you wish to use the PRIVATE pick up service or the SHUTTLE pick up. Please email us this information at least 24 hours before you are due to arrive. At ATATURK airport, please meet at the Tourism Information desk. Please DO NOT go with anyone unless they have a sign with your name on it (some people may say they are from the airport shuttle service- do not believe them, this is a trick!) Alternatively, from Ataturk airport, take the airport bus shuttle (the Havas bus) or tramway-metro to Aksaray. From there take another tram to Sultanahmet. (the tram runs from 06.00 in the morning to 23.30 in the night). Follow the directions below once you get off the tram.From Sabiha Gocken airport, you can also take the shuttle bus to Taksim . The bus leaves at 0500 and 0600 and also every half hour between 18.00-23.00. From 23.00-1.00 there may be an additional service every half an hour. From Taksim, you can take a taxi to our hostel or take the metro to Kabatas and then tram to go to Sultanhamet. Follow the directions below, once you get off the tram. Visit the Havas website for more details.By bus- take the tram to Aksaray. From there you need to cross the main road via the pedestrian subway (which is underneath the road). After you exit the subway, you will see another tram line opposite you, called Yusuf Pasa. Take the tram to Sultanahmet. Make sure you are going in the right direction! Get off at the Sultanahmet stop. Get off the tram and walk downhill. You will see a Tourist Information office. They are open in the daytime and they can help direct you to the guesthouse. If not, walk through the park towards the Blue Mosque. Pass in front of the Blue Mosque on your right. Walk down the road - you will see the Blue Hotel (MAVI EV) on the corner. Turn right at the Mavi Ev. Take the first road on the left. You will see numerous carpet shops. Walk down and then take the first road on the left and then the first right- you will see the Bahaus Guesthouse sign. In case you have any problems, please phone us and we will come and get you. By train- take the tram opposite the station to Sultanahmet and then follow the directions given above. By boat- when you arrive at Karakoy, walk across Galata Bridge and take the tram to Sultanahmet.Don't be misled by offers of alternative accommodation- there are many people working on commission... who can take you to unpleasant accommodation!