Lola backpacker's Hostel

Location: Arap Cami Çıkmazı 12, Istanbul, tr

Star Rating: 8 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

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Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Pets allowed
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• Pub crawls
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a kitchenware, tea/coffee maker and air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Bidet
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has air conditioning and seating area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

• Single Bed In Mixed Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features a sofa, seating area and air conditioning.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Sofa
  • Bidet
  • Linen
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers

Guest Reviews

• Yiannis (9/5): Very good value for money! - Friendly and helpful staff The temperature of the AC was too high (no need given the thick, warm blankets available), so the air was too dry in the morning.
• Lauriane (10/5): -
• Charlotte (9/5): - Perfect backpackers hostel 💗
• Federico Alejandro (1/5): No lo recomiendo - Había cables descolgados en la pared de la cama, al igual que el enchufe, lo cual es super peligroso. No funcionaba el agua caliente y solo había dos duchas para todo el hostel, pero una estaba rota.
• Kerstin (10/5): -
• Andrea (10/5): - Great atmosphere and fantastic staff
• Mohamed Amine (7/5): -
• nazari (10/5): Lovely - I loved the vibe thank you! It was very friendly
• Anne (7/5): Basic but good - Great location in Galata (a bit hidden but very central). Good staff and atmosphere, everything worked (except the microwave, but there was a mini oven). Bathrooms were clean, although there were some popular times when I had to wait. Good value for Istanbul at the moment. The beds didn't have shelves for putting stuff, so in my upper bunk bed I had to keep stuff in the bed or out of reach (and there were big gaps where things could fall out of the bed). I also found it a bit worrying that the mattresses weren't encased against bedbugs - I'm worried about both bedbugs and bedbug pesticides (but didn't experience symptoms of either).
• Martina (3/5): - The location is good The location is good, pretty central but to get to hostel you have pass a road that seems abandoned, I had to aks to a hotel nearby where the hostel was. The bed sheet had holes and there were hair, no blanket.
• Alan (10/5): Friendly and social hostel! - Perfect location, really nice staff A bit sketchy but I loved the vibe
• Aidan (9/5): - Lovely staff, I went out with them and other travellers each night, made the trip that much more enjoyable. Also, lots of playful kittens in the lounge area!
• paula (10/5): -
• paula (9/5): -
• Walderio (7/5): -
• Mikołaj (8/5): Fine overall - Stress-free stay in Istanbul near the Galata tower. The place might seem to be difficult to find but it's okay after all. The staff are friendly, the check-in is smooth and it has all facilities that you need! Good value for money! It's loud at weekends as it's just next to a techno club :(
• Antoine (10/5): This trip was perfect ! The hotel manager Burcu is super cool, nice, and always helping in case we need something. She i - This trip was perfect ! The hotel manager Burcu is super cool, nice, and always helping in case we need something. She is always making sure that all the guests feel like home. The place is really cool and clean and I definitely recommend to stay. Had the best time there !
• Riikka (1/5): - I left one night earlier because it was impossible to sleep there because of so much noice from outside, contruction area and a bar till 7am and barking dog inside the hostel in early morning. And because of AC was not working at all windows needed to keep open all the time and noice was worst. They promise to fix AC but in the evening I came back nothing has not changed. There is so much repair things in this hostel and better stay somewhere else. Staff was not so helpful,.I tried to change even the ped after first night but with many explains it was not possible so it just looked for me that they was not interest to do it. I tried it because upperbed felt like a sleeping in the boat If other sleeper was moving and bed was moving too. Could't get my money back from hostel even they ask me lto eave in the check out time and they could book the bed again.
• Adriana (9/5): - The hostel has a very nice and friendly atmosphere. The location is very good. The bed was quite wobbly, so everytime the person in the top bunk moved a little bit, the whole bed shaked.
• Celina (5/5): Hippiestyle aber ungenügend - Lockere Atmosphäre An meinem Bett war der Vorhang heruntergerissen. Mir wurde zweimal zugesagt, sie würden es "heute" richten und es ist nichts passiert. Bei der Kommunikation hat die Rezeptionistin auf mich den Eindruck gemacht, als wäre es ihr egal. Sie war zwar nett und höflich, aber es ist letztendlich nichts passiert und man hat auch keine Lösung gesucht. Das Bett konnte ich auch nicht wechseln. Zudem hatte das Laken mehrere große Löcher, man hatte mir keine Bettdecke hergerichtet (ich habe sie von einem anderen Bett genommen,) und das ganze Hostel hat insgesamt einen eher heruntergekommen Eindruck auf mich gemacht.
• Rachel (1/5): Uncomfortable - The girl who works there is horrible and jealous. Dodgy part of town too, not safe
• Victoria (10/5): -
• Pierre (10/5): Rapport qualité prix imbattable - Rapport qualité prix imbattable. Good vibes pour cette auberge! Je recommande Matelas dur, on peut sentir les ressorts…
• Marta (5/5): -
• Muhammed Ali (10/5): Minimalistisch, pragmatisch, sehr familiär und kurzweilig. Ich habe so viele coole Menschen in so kurzer Zeit kennen gel - Die Hostelleiter. Super nett und immer für eine Party bereit 😁 Nichts.
• Rocco (10/5): - Its a lovely place, the atmosphere is really kind and welcoming
• Rosanna (6/5): - Great location, although it was slightly tricky to find at first, down a side street but there were signs up. The bed was decent with clean linen, curtain and power point. Strong wifi Wasn’t my vibe - was grungy and smelt like cat pee. The staff were also super absent, you never knew who was working the front desk as they were not around.
• Virginia (10/5): -
• Robyn (10/5): -
• Inés (10/5): -
• Inés (10/5): - Rapport qualité prix exceptionnel ! Super accueil, très confortable, emplacement excellent !! Merci !!
• Robyn (10/5): -
• Nerea (10/5): Muy buena experiencia - Nos sentimos como en casa. Hay buen ambiente y las camas están bien. Sábanas limpias, bastantes baños etc. Volveríamos sin duda. El personal súper amable y atento.
• Claire (8/5): Cheap but comfortable! - The staff were very nice and helpful, the beds were clean and comfortable for a hostel. Also nice to have red bedding instead of the usual stiff white linens. The walls had lots of cool artwork. The lobby was comfy. The hostel pets were awesome and I was happy when the kitten climbed in my bed. It had a really relaxed and welcoming environment. The bathroom was kind of run down- nothing major, just broken handle here, wobbly seat there. Cold water and hot water were flipped.
• Cristina (8/5): Very good -
• Nicolas (10/5): Good for a couple nights.. - Beds are comfortable and wifi is strong price is competitive.. I would recommend staying here Can be a little intimidating arriving at night time..
• Christine (10/5): Lolas is not just a Hostel but feels like your home -
• Pouya (6/5): Pleasant - Nice and kind staff, lovely vibe The pets at there are too stinky
• Vincenzo (5/5): Needs strong maintenance - The position is perfect to visit the main attractions walking or by public transportation. Needs maintenance in any corner of the accomodation. It needs to be renovated
• Ananou (10/5): Exceptional - Vichy wish you all the best! May all your dreams come true! Slava Ukraini!
• Elahe (8/5): Very good -
• Andreas (10/5): Perfect - The breakfast was amazing and Lorena is the best staff member and really kind and attentive . Lola is Queen of course. Best hostel ever in history Perfect place
• Wojciech (10/5): Exceptional - Lovely hippie atmosphere. Place full of art, where you can be yourself and express yourself. Amazing staff that makes you feel like at home and helps guests socialise with each other. And the most important, there is a cool music club right in front of the hostel There is a cool music club right in front of the hostel
• Nick (10/5): Exceptional - Great hostel in Istanbul, feels more like your comming home to your family very helpful staff with good english. Will stay there again if im back in istanbul.
• Sachin (9/5): Superb - The location is fantastic! All the attractions are within walking distance, making it super convenient to explore. It’s been great checking out everything nearby! Cleanliness of the hostel. I believe that maintaining a high standard of cleanliness is essential for a comfortable stay.
• Fran (5/5): Passable - People who was staying there and the vibes of the hostel, laid back and good vibes the hygienic, definitely needs to get an upgrade and also change the wood beds for metal beds to avoid unwelcome guests. Toilets need as well to be double check because in many instances leaves much to be desired
• Stella (10/5): Exceptional - I had a great time staying at Lola’s. One of, if not the best hostel I’ve stayed at! Super friendly vibe, I am solo travelling and most of the other guests were as well. Everyone was chatty and social, we played cards, had a few beers and even went to the club next door together! I’m staying again on my way back
• Manmeet (1/5): Terrible - Nothing The place did not feel safe at all. There were people drinking and smoking in front on hotel. There was no electricity The room I booked was a hostel room and it felt so unsafe and unhygienic
• Diana (8/5): Very good -
• Saartje (10/5): Exceptional - Lola backpackers hostel is a really chill place! A warm feeling, Faruk, the host, is a nice person who gives you tips where needed, includes you in the community feeling. Together with all the cute cats! Would recommend!
• Sanat (10/5): Exceptional -
• Finn (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anton (8/5): I recommend! - Very comfortable hostel near the Galata Tower. There is a disco right in front of its entrance, unfortunately there are a lot of hardware stores in the area, which is a bit startling. The host is excellent, very friendly, willing to cooperate and help. I recommend! N.A.
• Pouya (1/5): Awful - They took the money but did not let me enter the hostel I was told I have booked a female dorm while I’m a man. They took my money for one bed for one night without letting me enter the place. They should have not confirmed my reservation from the beginning.
• Khawaja (2/5): Very poor -
• Rajput (5/5): Passable - Host was great but the AC doesnt work and there is a lot of noise
• Mohammed (5/5): I wouldnt recommend, there are better hostel - Washroom not clean Things are broken Ac not working Location not good
• Širok (9/5): Superb -
• Eckenrod (9/5): Superb -
• Georgia (10/5): Strangers turned to friends for life - Guys if your are solo travelling Istanbul or looking to meet other young travellers this is the place, vibes were perfect and air con in the rooms.
• Patrick (9/5): Superb - Perfect hostel for solo travellers. Very sociable and great location in Istanbul.
• Fabian (10/5): Exceptional - The positive Vibration There could be a Place for handwashing things
• Johnston (7/5): Really enjoyed the experience of staying at Lola’s, it was comfy and was good enough - I liked the location, the people the hostel attracted, staff was friendly, bunks were comfy and we were able to cook dinners and store left over food. Pillows are not great, more hooks could be added to bathroom so things don’t get wet, hand towels in kitchen and bathroom would be helpful
• Markus (10/5): The Number One in Istanbul - Very artsy interior and surroundings. Very kind, helpful, flexible, amicable staff. Good audience (everything from long distance bikers to party people). Free drinking water, printout and towels if you avoid credit card payment (online payment and cash applies). Good location. Daylight and atmospheric artificial lighting. Sufficient number of bathrooms. Soft mattresses, wooden frames. Several levels. Reachable through signs. Freebox. Ukulele and kalimba. Know what you are looking for - this is not a place to work in calm on your laptop. Pervasive music. Lots of pets. Night club nearby. The kitchen is the lounge. Can be chaotic at times. That being said I would return anytime without thinking twice.
• Maximilian (8/5): Very good - Very nice hotel with it's own charm and friendly host. We had everything we needed. I liked the kitchen and the general Hippie vibe
• Diana (9/5): Good value for the money - The location is nearly perfect The bed covers were pretty heavy and thick, was pretty sweaty waking up… and the stairs are terrible narrow
• Susanna (7/5): Good - Comforter and bed were comfortable, convenient location, low key and welcoming atmosphere, value is really the decisive factor, outlets conveniently placed by my bed but no bedside lamp which lead to the big light always having to be turned on There was no locker for me and it didn't seem like the lockers even worked anymore, the shower would require some thorough cleaning, cabinets in bathroom are falling apart and dirty, more cleaning and dusting necessary, had a hard time balancing my toothbrush and clothes in places on the bathroom where they wouldn't get dirty, some sort of shelf or hangers would be necessary and never enough toilet paper, toilet paper should always be available
• Leah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Ludueña (10/5): Affordable and great - Great location, great people
• Martina (5/5): Passable - The staff was super helpful, friendly and eager to assist. The location, although hard to locate at first, it's close to Galata Tower by 5-6 streets. The staff let us keep our luggage there free of charge for the day. We valued a lot the fact that the two guys that were managing the place were friendly and helpful, always with a smile! We arrived and the room was dirty (floor with visible dirt and the bin was literally overflowing). We didn't say anything because it was 3PM and we thought that maybe it was daily dirt. We stayed there 4 nights, and they only cleaned the bathroom once (the second day), and they took the trash out once. They didn't clean the room at all.
• Dina (6/5): Pleasant -
• Jeremy (9/5): Superb -
• Arthur (9/5): Superb - People are amazing ! Great vibes !
• Anas (10/5): Exceptional - Everyone was friendly there, you feel like home.
• Nina (9/5): Superb -
• Adilet (10/5): Exceptional -
• Leah (10/5): Exceptional -
• Megan (8/5): Very good - Great place a bit outside the tourist areas. The staff were wonderful and helped us with planning out further travels around Turkey. There are lockers to put your belongings in, which is useful. They have a few cats, and I woke up with one by my feet, which was very cute but could be a problem for people with allergies.
• Cayan (7/5): Good -
• Aleksander (10/5): Quality time - Only awesome people here. Made 2 Lifetime relationships. Dunno how these guys are pulling so special kind of people here, but they do Bedsheets were to small and keep slipping away from mattress hahah ! But it is nothing !
• Kaisha (6/5): Pleasant -
• Cheeti (7/5): Good -
• Johannes (7/5): Good -
• Sarah (7/5): Very vibrant and cool hostel, perfect for short stays and long stays. Will come back again - Interior and exterior decoration was very eclectic and cozy. Wonderful staff, became friends with them very quickly. The hostel owner Faruk is a great guy who cares a lot about supporting the traveling community. The hostel has 2 cute kitties and a funny little dog (Lola). The mattresses are wrapped in plastic so the bed sheets ALWAYS immediately slip off and then you are just laying on the plastic. More kitchen cooking appliances would be nice since there are only two burners (no oven, no microwave, etc.)
• Hafizah (6/5): Pleasant - the hostel worth the price we just stay there for one night, there is no locker for us and the location is a bit hidden the reception from another hotel show us the way and you have to go through small alley like a construction site a bit. but over all its worth the price
• Daria (5/5): I traveled in February. I liked the vibe of the place, people were very welcoming and nice, the owner is also very kind -
• Islam (10/5): Amazing place amazing people - They are very friendly Great location
• Nilay (3/5): Poor - Normally, Every hostel is open 7/24, but they were closed. I was at 7am there, nobody answered me. I called a lot, I knocked the door, I waited 2 hours!! And the kitchen was terrible, There were a lot cockroaches everywhere. This place was ridiculous!
• Levi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rishab (10/5): Exceptional -
• Humbertog10 (8/5): Very good -
• Suriray (10/5): Exceptional - Best place for the backpackers and people who don't really care about huge comfort. The people here makes the difference, always proposing help or sharing food or games. The animals are cute and the colors make the place more alive than every hostel I've been in Istanbul !
• Minh (8/5): Pleasant stay - - friendly and helpful staff - cozy common area where you can meet new friends, play games, talk - great location - room is stuffy, cold if open window - a bit difficult to use the toilet and shower
• Tatyana (10/5): Exceptional - Wonderful place. Very welcoming atmosphere, friendly hosts, it was a great place to stay.
• Gondim (10/5): Exceptional - It was quiet and comfortable. The team was very sympathetic and prestative. The hostel was very close to acess for the main atractions and touristics landmarks of the city. At first I was apprehensive about the location as it is in a commercial part of the city. But I soon realized that it was easy to get there and leave without danger.
• Terence (10/5): great place to stay in istanbul for solo travelers - nice rooms, great place to socialize, cats nothing
• Neha (8/5): Very good - Location and the people we met in the hostel.
• Paula (9/5): Superb -
• Gabriel (9/5): Superb -
• Mikołaj (8/5): Very good - Hostel is located in great place. It is close almost to every must see places. Very kind and ready to help staff It is located in the back of a music club. It's almost imposible to sit outside on Fridays and Saturdays because of extremely loud air conditioning.

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