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Reviews of Taksim Square Hostel

Tomtom, Eski Çiçekçi Sokak No:17, Beyoglu, 34433 Istanbul, Turkey

#2199 of 2,447 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 90 hostel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.7

  • Comfort

    6.3

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    6.0
    I don’t like it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noting

    No name no signboard it’s very hard to find this hostel I will not come again

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen/living room are not the best. Running water on the floors at some point which was cleaned only the second day. Toilet does not have toilet paper. At all. That means you should bring your toilet paper, which I find unacceptable . Also, for 2 days there was no soap at the toilet. An improvement of the toilet and kitchen/living room is a must.

    The hostel is very central, close to the Main Street in Istanbul. Location is perfect. The sleeping room and the beds are pretty good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    5.0
    Fine for just sleeping
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in a basement like area. This was ok but it only had one bathroom between 10 beds. The bathroom was not that clean either. The whole place could have been more hygienic and it’s not on par with other hostels I visited in east Europe.

    It was relatively well located to see the city’s main attractions. A short walk to the tram which brings you to the blue mosque and other places located near the hippodrome. Free lockers

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    5.0
    Honest opinion
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed bugs. Attitude of some customers. Lack of good kitchen equipment. Toilet.

    I like the attitude of Reza the receptionist. Very helpful and reliable person.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was not clean

    Superb location,nice building,good value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Yes

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    5.0
    Adequate hostel. Friendly but not the best value comparatively for price paid.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hostel not signed or signposted in any way so spent ages wandering around looking for entrance. Always a bad start to a stay after a tiring journey. ((USEFUL TIP: : "Dorne Suite" shares same location/owner and is signed with office on street.)) A local helped by calling hostel phone number. Receptionist then appeared and check-in was efficient. My request for lower bunk was honoured. Only one combined toilet/shower between many guests. Some took long leisurely showers. Poor control of food storage in fridges with some food going rotten. Dorm extremely untidy and cluttered with large luggage items and guests' random stuff over floor despite free lockers and keys provided. Result a hazardous obstacle course at night. Some guests made voice calls or watched videos in dorm without earphones while others were trying to sleep. Loud talking from kitchen carried straight into dorm until small hours. No door between spaces. Bring earplugs! The whole regime of this basic hostel could easily be improved with more rigorous management and some greater attention to detail.

    Central location but be prepared for basic hostel accommodation in a basement. The resident volunteer Erhan (sp?) was a very friendly and interesting guy. Other guests at the time of my stay were a sociable international bunch. This helped compensate for some negatives. Kitchen facilities are adequate. Free use of washing machine. Wi-fi worked. Bunks clean and comfortable. Adequate electric sockets in dorm. Lockable lockers ad keys provided. Hostel is in reasonable walking distance (30-40 mins) of Havas airport bus station. Location close to main pedestrian street with many eating choices for all budgets.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    6.0
    Location is nice, but cleaning and washroom is very bad, small room with 5 bunker beds, it’s not comfortable even while
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleaning and washroom

    Location only

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is no door in the dorm so very noisy. And when someone takes shower, the heating machine makes noise. The dorm is underground, so there is no sunshine. The bathroom and kitchen were very dirty everytime and the smell was quite stinky. Sometimes there is no toilet tissues in the bathroom. Staffs sleep on the sofa in the living room, so very uncomfortable in the morning. I couldn't sleep well at night cuz many people make noise until 1,2 a.m!! If you like to cozy hostel, it won't be here. There is no detergent for washing machine, so you should buy it in the supermarket...

    The staffs are very kind. Good bedroom and free washing machine.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm was very cramped. The one bathroom was disgusting with no cleaning done in the 4 days I was there. Needs major bathroom maintenance.

    Location was excellent. Use of a washing machine.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the gusts don't care about the others and call very loudly after midnight while all were asleep.

    The hotel location is very good and the staff are friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too congested and just one washroom

    Location was good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    to small

    near to Taksim

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    8.0
    It was such a wonderful stay, I enjoyed the place, also it was closeed to everything, so whatever you need you can find
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The guy in charge was so kind. And willing to help wehever I needed, I highly recommend this hostel 👌🏻

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It has a great location and the Manager Mr Reza was quite helpful

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly, it's not what I thought. It's not very clean and has some problems in the kitchen like the electricity doesn't work and the place for washing dishes leaks a lot of water and the washing machines don't work because of the electricity problem. I talked to him to fix this but to no avail. But there are positives like the location is nice and quiet and very close to transportation, the Bosphorus and the famous Turkish markets as well as tourist places and its location is on Istiklal Street, Taksim Square area

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2024

    1.0
    Bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To be honest, it's very dirty place there is not any clean service even the beds it's very dirty I don't think there's are any clean for the bed 🛌 and The pillow was very dirty and the mattress cover also was very dirty and one toilet for 10 beds and the shower, it's was broken for 4 days. I'm not haven a shower for 4 days.

    I like no thing about this place it was horrible place I'm not recommending anyone it was awful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    1.0
    Dirty every where toilet also bad environment especially the kitchen only one toilet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dirty toilet dirty sitting room dirty kitchen dirty everywhere Sometime no water (2 times) No chair sit in the dorm room even take away not allowed

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    3.0
    Disaster.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No cleaning was done, toilets bad,rooms bad,linen wasent changed on my bed I diced to leave early 5 in the evening the office was locked. I pushed the key under the door. Small basement dometry +Kitchen. Sitting area

    Nothing. I liked it when I was leaving.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    1.0
    very bad
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very bad, very bad, terrible, I've never seen such a dirty accommodation, living in the basement without ventilation, it stinks. Everyone shares a bathroom. The kitchen is vomiting and very dirty. The refrigerator is full of rotten food and stinks. In the public area, people sleep, smoke, and throw cigarette butts into the coffee cup. A disgusting person.

    Very bad, very bad, terrible, I've never seen such a dirty accommodation, living in the basement without ventilation, it stinks. Everyone shares a bathroom. The kitchen is vomiting and very dirty. The refrigerator is full of rotten food and stinks. In the public area, people sleep, smoke, and throw cigarette butts into the coffee cup. A disgusting person.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    3.0
    do not recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room in this hostel is not large compared to the number of beds; there isn't enough space to store our luggage. Moreover, it is not clean, there are too many mosquitoes, and there is only one toilet and shower for 10 people. People knock on the door while you're showering. Additionally, some people sleep in the kitchen area. The staff also does not change the bed linens for new guests.

    The best thing about this hostel is its location, very close to Taksim.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    New and calm apartment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good enough for a good sleep Very central, quiet area which is not easy to find around Isteklal st

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Great place to stay for travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms are very clean and well equipped. Staff is very helpful and super nice. I have been at this place before and would come definitely again

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    1.0
    Don't book this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff don't change the sheets. I was witness when a guest left one staff member came and used the same sheet for bedding for the next guest. No toilet paper, no soap in the toilet and the kitchen sink was blocked. Rubbish on the kitchen floor it seems they never vacuum the place. This place is very hygienic.

    Stayed in January 2024

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