Windrose Hostel Istanbul

Location: Billurcu Sokak Mücadele cikmazi no.5, Istanbul, tr

Star Rating: 8.6 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Fax/photocopying
• Ironing service
• Currency exchange
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Shared kitchen
• Public transport tickets
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• Process in place to check health of guests
• 24-hour security
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Covered parking
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory has a balcony.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Triple Room with Balcony

  The triple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Twin Room with Balcony

  The twin room features air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Budget Single Room

  The single room features air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

  This bed in dormitory features a seating area.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Lockers
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room with Balcony

  The double room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Double Room

  The double room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Twin Room

  The twin room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Single Room with Balcony

  The single room offers air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with city views as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bidet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Baby safety gates
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Reading light
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Mahta (10/5): -
• KELLALI (9/5): -
• AMIR MOHAMMAD (10/5): -
• Seyed Abdolreza (3/5): - The staff was great. The shared room was a disaster; I couldn't sleep. Anyway, I shouldn't have expected more than that for such a price.
• KAGAN (6/5): -
• Mahta (8/5): -
• Gael (6/5): -
• Tetiana (9/5): -
• AMIR MOHAMMAD (10/5): -
• Nastya (10/5): - Чистое,приятное место, рядом с главной улицей Истикляль, добрый и отзывчивый парень на ресепшн
• Celine (10/5): - Super great stay, the hosts and workers were very very nice and super convenient, both in terms of any arrangement regarding the accommodation and for providing good advice on things to do in Istanbul. We stay for a week and everything was perfect, it felt like home. The neighboor is lively and very nice, I recommend.
• Gagloeva (10/5): - Очень удобное расположение, удобные кровати Есть все необходимое, очень дружелюбный, и вежливый администратор.
• AMIR MOHAMMAD (9/5): -
• Gagloeva (10/5): -
• Iryna (9/5): Прекрасный хостел, чисто, аккуратно, обязательно вернусь. - Все что необходимо для жизни было, аккуратно, без лишних запахов и каких либо насекомых. Вода горячая была. В душе на 2-м этаже не было частично дверки , из-за этого вода шла в ванную комнату. Wi-fi работал не стабильно. В комнате для девочек, ночью становилось душно, если открываешь окно то шумно.
• Maciek (9/5): Great value for money, great localisation and staff. Highly recommend! - Great localisation, great value for money, common kitchen, helpful staff and clean overall There was no sugar in the kitchen even after few days, toilet seat in the bathroom, well, wobbly…
• Piotr (10/5): -
• Hassan (9/5): Clean, Comfortable, Helpful Staff, Location is Quite Central, Recommended for Solo Travelers -
• Andrea (9/5): -
• Adam (10/5): - Le personnel est agréable et établissement était trop clean.
• Pascal Theubet (7/5): -
• Milagros (10/5): Hospitalidad Total - Desde que llegué la amabilidad de los de recepción Emre y Erbi (No sé si escribo bien los nombres) lo céntrico que se encuentra y que tiene todo a la mano para comida, farmacias, taksim, etc Que me tocaba un huésped por el baño, el 1er día que pedí habitación compartida, luego me pedí con baño privado y súper
• Milagros (10/5): Hospitalidad Total 3 - Todo, lo máximo Emre y Erbi, me sentí como en casa, por ello me quedé más días Nada
• Milagros (10/5): Hospitalidad Total 2 - Todo, Emre y Erbi súper amables, buscando soluciones a mis dudas y miedos frente a un país nuevo que no entiendo su idioma, me prestaron la tarjeta roja ara recargarla y mobilzarme, me permitieron usar su cocina, me ayudaron con las maletas, por ello me quedé más días, al final hasta me acompañó Emre a tomar mi taxi, no, no tengo palabras me hicieron sentir como en casa, son unos grandes….. y los recomiendo al 1000 % no se arrepentirán Nada
• Anthony (8/5): Must try harder - I have stayed at this hostel a few times and it will be my first choice when I am next in Istanbul. It has all of the ingredients to be a great traditional travellers hostel. Location, clean facilities, good kitchen (although see below), big backpack sized lockers, house rules making it definitely not a party hostel. However for some reason each time that I have stayed it has been almost empty. Still at least that means that I don't have to fight for the one spoon in the kitchen. 😏 The staff. With the exception of the Turkish guy with long hair (sorry I forgot your name) who does at least interact with the guests the others that I have met have as much enthusiasm for their job as the staff of a budget chain hotel, probably even less. I have no doubt that if there's a problem that they would sort it but a vibrant successful hostel needs a bit more than that from the staff. The kitchen could do with some more dishes, plates, mugs etc and cutlery.
• yahia (7/5): -
• Alfonso Chico (10/5): - Location, cleanliness and very helpful staff
• Nastya (10/5): Обязательно вернусь - Очень милое,уютное место, в комнате чисто, потрясающе доброжелательный парень с ресепшена
• Capriles (9/5): - The staff is super nice and warm :)
• Patricia (9/5): I would stay again! - Really great value! The staff was incredibly helpful, room was clean and bed was cozy, the location is good in that it’s quiet enough but still central. Can’t really fault it! One of the showers needs another screen to avoid water on the floor. I wasn’t there in peak season so I’m not sure if the amount of bathrooms is normally enough or not.
• ELENI (8/5): I recommend it - It was really clean and I was able to communicate with the staff. I had an Internet connection problem with my laptop so I think the Wi-Fi connection could be better and faster.
• Paula (10/5): -
• Ольга (10/5): -
• Sasani (8/5): - All the staff were helpful especially Herve.
• Ramesh (4/5): - Les amis Hervé et Amre sont très agréable et à l’écoute. L’emplacement est très bien. Pas de chauffage pendant tout mon séjour. Un courant d’air permanent. Je pense que la chambre sera très apprécié en printemps et l’été.
• Omar (8/5): Great stay due to amazing staff and nice location! - Great location close to the places I wanted to visit. Friendly staff who are very accommodating. Vintage building that is kept in good condition. No elevator but that is expected with most old buildings.
• MARIA (8/5): -
• QING (10/5): -
• Ali (10/5): I stay 4 nights my experience is very well - This is very comfortable and affordable. For security purposes this very safe and the location of this hostel is very good. No
• Halil (10/5): -
• HUMIN (7/5): 一般 - 被子是潮湿，两个人身上起了红疙瘩
• Ngoc Y Nhu (10/5): 10/10 - The location is excellent, right in the city center with easy access to everything, yet the surrounding street is very charming. The Ugandan staff were kind and helpful. Overall, everything suited a solo traveler like me very well. The only downside is that there is no elevator, but the staff kindly helped carry my luggage, so it was not really an inconvenience. You can always ask them for assistance.
• Paula Qui (9/5): El personal lo mejor 🤩 - El personal super atento y dispuesto a ayudar. Lugar central y cercano al transporte público. El baño compartido podría tener mejores puertas para evitar inundarlo y asearlo.
• Halit (10/5): - Staff, Kitchen,Location
• Arslan (9/5): Nice comfortable stay - Nice and clean Don’ like the lockers
• Akbobek (10/5): - The staff were amazing - very attentive, helpful, supportive! Nothing - only positive vibes!
• Yuthana (8/5): -
• Rachid (10/5): best choice in taksim for solo travellers. clean, cheap and secure. close to main street - Emre and Hervé were very nice. I spent in this hostel my best time (10 days). travellers were very nice and interesting. the hostel is close to the main street. very secure and clean. fresh air inside. kitchen and lobby were perfect to socialize. best choice in taksim. nothing
• João Paulo (9/5): Bom hostel! - Bom hostel, com funcionários extremamente solícitos: se colocaram à disposição para me dar orientações sobre a cidade e até sobre ingressos de futebol, semanas antes da viagem. Fiquei no quarto individual, bem espaçoso. Um problema que pode ter sido pontual mas que acabou atrapalhando um pouco, foi a instabilidade da internet. Trabalho remotamente e por isso, se tornou um inconveniente em alguns dias. O banheiro do meu quarto, apesar de bom no geral, precisava de manutenção (a privada estava um pouco instável) - relatei na recepção e acredito que já tenham arrumado.
• Siung G (9/5): Affordable, clean and comfortable stay! - Only stayed for a short night as I needed to catch an early flight the next morning. Fantastic location, close to Taksim area. Many restaurants nearby. For the location, I thought it is extremely quiet that I was able to get a good night sleep. Friendly receptionist. Would return! :) Nothing
• Mo (9/5): Very cute - Wonderful hostel. I really enjoyed it. I had a little room at the top with balcony. Very cosy. Staff were great. Good kitchen facility and cosy shared lounge area. Great location. Close to Taksim Square, metro, food option. It was all great really. Just be prepared that you are top of a hill, so when getting back from down where the ferries and bridges are, you'll have a good work out climbing up hill. Unless you get the metro to Taksim and then no problem.
• Abigail (8/5): -
• Muhammad (10/5): -
• D. (7/5): - Chambre confortable et propre, localisation centrale qui permet de profiter du centre ville à pied tout en étant à l'écart des axes. Accessible en transports en commun. Les rideaux n'étaient pas occultants et les fenêtres n'isolaient pas du bruit de la ville !
• Qiong (9/5): -
• Chieh (8/5): -
• Vincent (9/5): - Very nice stay at a perfect location in downtown Istanbul! The staff is absolutely amazing, and they do everything to make your stay as nice as possible. Facilities are quite simple but still clean and nice.
• Vincent (9/5): - Very nice stay at a perfect location in downtown Istanbul! The staff is absolutely amazing, and they do everything to make your stay as nice as possible. Facilities are quite simple but still clean and nice.
• Vincent (9/5): - Very nice stay at a perfect location in downtown Istanbul! The staff is absolutely amazing, and they do everything to make your stay as nice as possible. Facilities are quite simple but still clean and nice.
• Patrycja (8/5): quite good - solid 8 - It is a nice hostel, especially on the days when it wasn't too busy. First day I had the room all to myself and it was great. Then... well... it depends on who else is in the room. I shared it with a lady who wasn't the quietest roommate (snoring, walking up early, zipping things etc). My room was on the 2nd floor, with 3 other rooms (2 of them were private) One bathroom/toilet on the floor. It wasn't a problem because there were only 5-6 people on my floor. I imagine it may be more challenging if all rooms are occupied. - The room was nice and clean, I appreciate mirrors on the walls and big windows. The beds were comfortable and extra duvets were provided, although you trade comfort for privacy. 2 sockets for each bed. However, there is no space to store or put away your things (except for one drawer and a hanger per bed) they need to be by your bed, so if the room was full, it would be a bit tight. There are some lockers on the 1st floor, but again - not for everyone. - very nice location, close to everything (10 min walk to havabus, many shops, restaurants nearby) on a side street - sometimes it was quiet a night, sometimes not. Closing the window solves the problem. On the second day I didn't need a map anymore to get from the main streets to the hostel. - wifi was patchy, sometimes flawless and sometimes a bit slower, but generally ok - friendly staff - there was a kitchen and a common room downstairs. To be honest I chose this hostel because I was planning to socialise and cook my breakfast, but in the end I didn't. The hostel was ok, not perfect, but on balance I decided there was no point changing the hostel (initially I booked for 2 days only out of 4). It definetely was better on the day when I had a room to myself or shared it with a nice, quiet girl.
• Mahta (9/5): -
• Semyon (10/5): - An excellent hostel. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the location is great, and the staff is friendly. Most importantly, there's a kitchen where you can cook your own meals, saving money on a budget trip. They also offer good laudry service. Definitely the best in the European part of Istanbul.
• Mahta (8/5): -
• وليد محمود (10/5): ممتاز جدا - ممتاز جدا جدا جدا لا يوجد
• CESH (10/5): Otima! - as camas são individuais, deixando a gente mais a vontade, roupas de cama limpas e confortaveis, funcionários da recepção muito simpaticos, sempre dispostos a ajudar, tem uma cozinha para preparar sua comida e area comum com sofá. Otima localização, proximo ao metro Taksim, supermercados e restaurantes. não tem armario dentro do quarto para guardar coisas de valor com cadeado.
• Abdelilah (10/5): Perfect for Backpack traveler - I liked the vibe the energy of this place. And what i liked the most is the staff, they are very kind and helpful. I definitely will come back
• Mahta (8/5): -
• Hazem (10/5): -
• Hazem (10/5): - Kind helpful staff, perfect location.
• Hazem (10/5): -
• Tejeda (9/5): Lo recomiendo - La persona muy amable y siempre dispuesto a buscar soluciones
• Ewoud loning (8/5): -
• Hingping (8/5): - 位置好
• ZHIHAN (10/5): -
• Fabian (10/5): - Der Staff war super! Immer hilfsbereit und freundlich. Die Lage war wunderbar, mitten im Taksim Viertel mit guten Restaurants/Cafes in unmittelbarer Nähe und super Anbindung mit Bus/Metro, um schnell überall hin zu kommen (z.B. nach Kabatas an den Hafen). Gefühlt wurde nach jedem Mal duschen direkt geputzt, die Badezimmer waren sehr sauber und immer frei. Das Zimmer war wie beschrieben ausgestattet und die Lage des Hostels ist in einer ruhigen Nebenstraße. -
• Alexandre (10/5): -
• Alizadeh (10/5): - Mr. Hakan is very respectful and kind person, the room was clean, air conditioner was excellent and the location was perfect.
• rean (10/5): -
• Daniyal Malik (9/5): - Really, really good place. Honestly, the staff and the people there were phenomenal. I've stayed at a lot of hostels, but the vibe here was fantastic. I loved everyone there, and I really hope to visit again soon. Honestly, I have zero complaints. I loved it here.
• Zhuldyz (6/5): -
• # (10/5): -
• Tamar (3/5): Nice place and people. - Nice area and space, very comfy and great air conditioning! Unfortunately, an important item was lost while in the care of the staff for laundry.
• Ruairi76 (10/5): Ideal. - No breakfast. Great location. Very friendly staff. was perfect. Maybe a fan in the room would have helped as it was very hot.
• Omar Al.Qasim (6/5): - Friendly staff, too close to the metro station The electricity went out several times over two days. The booking was non-refundable, so I paid for 4 days but stayed only 2 days.
• Beatrice (10/5): - Ottima posizione per la parte europea, facile da raggiungere dall'aeroporto Staff gentilissimo, pronto ad aiutarti in tutto e tutto molto pulito, sia cucina che camera.
• Mengyao (10/5): Exceptional -
• Cardejah (7/5): Good - Humble room with your basic essentials. sufficient for a short stay in the city if you're going to be exploring it. very accessible to Istiklal and Taksim. easy to get around on public transport. Highly recommend Beyoglu Cafe which is nearby for your meals. if you're sensitive to noise, the nightlife can be quite boisterous.
• Vijverberg (10/5): Exceptional -
• Halit (9/5): Fantastic - Location, Price a s support from the staff with bags
• Filiz (8/5): It is worth what you pay for. - Staff was very helpful. Could sleep without any noise. There was good heating system. I felt safe. Great location. Thank you Windrose. Will come again. Bathroom, Shower was a bit old and could have been cleaner.
• William (8/5): Cold - Great location . Cozy kitchen and lounge Room was FREEZING in May!!! Told heat would be fixed “next week”. I had to move hostels. Will probably warm up for the Istanbul summer
• Cagdas (10/5): Exceptional - Perfect location Perfect staff Comfy beds
• Chun (9/5): Superb -
• Nikolai (9/5): Superb -
• Oxana (9/5): Recommend this hostel for travelers - comfortable room, amazing location The gostel is near from the metro, nice comfortable room
• Ruethairat (10/5): Exceptional - I liked the kitchen. And all staffs there were so nice to me. The female room was great and toilet is wild enough. And the location is perfect.
• Miftahur (7/5): Good -
• Alice (10/5): Great place to stay in Istanbul! - Had a great stay here in Istanbul. Thank you to the gentleman at reception who was so welcoming and friendly each day. There was free tea available and our room was clean and comfortable. We were able to walk to many attractions and were close to restaurants and shops.
• Miftahur (7/5): Good -
• Maï (7/5): Good - - friendly staff - locker available - heater in the room - locking the room from the inside - clean bed - clean the bathroom every day - clear the room trash every day - free tea/coffee every morning - well located hostel

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