TAXİM HOSTEL

Location: Küçük Bayram Sokak No:8, Istanbul, tr

Star Rating: 7.3 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

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

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Luggage storage
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shared kitchen
• 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
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• CCTV outside property
• Access to health care professionals
• Face masks for guests available
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Internet access

Rooms Available

• Single Room with Private Bathroom

  The single room offers a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Reading light
  • Window

• Double Room with Private Bathroom

  The double room provides a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The double room offers heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Reading light

• Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  The single room provides a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The single room offers heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Reading light

• Twin Room with Bathroom

  The twin room provides a wardrobe, parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The twin room features heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Reading light

• Triple Room with Bathroom

  The triple room features a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Reading light

• Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

  Rooms are 25 square yards.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Heating
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Trash cans
  • Reading light

Guest Reviews

• Tudor70 (9/5): Ok - Everything Nothing
• aymen (8/5): - The hotel staff were very polite and welcoming. The room was clean and comfortable, and the hotel has an excellent location close to Istiklal Street. The area is safe at all times. the hotel does not have the elevator and the room is very small
• Trinelle (8/5): -
• Rafee (6/5): - .. Inget varmt vatten
• Gürkan (6/5): - Cheap hostel but located in dangerous area
• Haytam (7/5): -
• Альбрехт (5/5): Stay only there are no other options - I did like people on reception, very friendly and always available. Also is good the availability of hot tea in the kitchen. A LOT OF cockroaches in the room, especially closer to the night. Very loud street outside and if you close the window there is nothing to breath. All room is apprx 6 sq.m.
• Kirill (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mert (5/5): Passable -
• Nehad (9/5): Superb -
• Altork (1/5): Lack of basic amenities - Nothing 1-Lack of Basic Amenities: The hotel did not provide WiFi, towels, soap, or hot water, even though these were included in the booking description. 2-Unhygienic and Poor Room Conditions: The room was extremely cold, dirty, moldy, and infested with spider webs, making it uncomfortable and unsafe. 3. Infested Bed: The bed was infested with insects and eggs, which was alarming and unhygienic.
• Kirill (10/5): Great stay! I love this location. I'm always staying in Taksim. Good price and lovely staff) -
• Nati (10/5): Highly recommended! - my partner and I were very happy with our stay. The hostel was very clean and tidy. There was a dedicated person who kept everything tidy throughout a day. It was not crowded, every one had enough space in fridges and shelves, also enough place to sit down in the lounge. The money we pay were very modest, so the room and shower very pretty small, but again, it was clean and in a good condition for money. The only problem was the Internet - although there was a very strong signal from routers, the internet was very slow and often disappearing. This must be fixed. Again, thank you very much to the hosts - we felt so welcomed and supported throughout our stay so we didn't want to leave! Internet access should be improved.
• Nehad (10/5): Exceptional -
• Hakan (2/5): Aile için uygun değil - Aile olarak gideceklere asla tavsiye etmiyorum. Konum olarak merkezi fakat bulunduğu sokağın önü tekinsiz tiplerle dolu. Odadaki pencereler çok eski dışarıdaki ses olduğu gibi içeride! Oda çok eski, wc tuvalet aynı yerde! Şahsen birdaha asla gitmem. Tek kişiyseniz sorun etmeyebilirsiniz fakat eşinizle gidecekseniz kesinlikle tavsiye etmem.
• Guellil (10/5): Exceptional -
• Joanna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Verified traveler (6/5): - fiyatına kıyasla iyi bir servisleri var ancak konum sıkıntılı, kapının önünde ve ana caddede s*ks işçileri duruyor, gece insanlarla tartışıyorlar.
• Jannik (7/5): Good -
• Ashkan (1/5): Bad -
• Akmal (5/5): Passable - Very nice and polite staff answered all my questions and also told me a lot about Istanbul. Probably they were the best hotel staff of all that I visited by very weak internet signal it was almost nonexistent. The shower was not closed and anyone could go in there and see what I was doing. The location is near clubs and there are a lot of indecent women around
• Fabio (1/5): Bad - Rien Terrible Experience – Rude Staff, Dirty Rooms, and No Working Wi-Fi I had an extremely disappointing stay at this hotel. From the reception staff was incredibly rude, even going so far as to shout at clients. You need to ring the bell every time you need to enter and sometimes you must wait cause No-one is there. And also this is a big lack of privacy. I make it notice to the reception and asked for the main door key as I had to work and I was restricted on my lunch time and the weird guy at the reception ddnt exitate to shout to me and injured me causing me a blessure as I was pushed down the stairs, police was obliged to intervene. It has never happened to me something like that in my full life as I am a world traveler, I left the hotel and I ve asked for refund straight away. The cleanliness of the hotel was also far below acceptable standards. The room was dirty, small and it was clear that basic housekeeping had been neglected. The tolilet is extremely small, sharing and it's not even located in the same floor as your room, which is extremely unconfortable. I was looking forward to leave regardless To top it all off, the Wi-Fi didn’t work at all during my stay, which was a major inconvenience, expecially for people working. I ve been obliged to go to cafetarias and use my personal data in order to have a decent connection. Overall, this hotel failed on every level. I would not recommend it to anyone and would advise looking elsewhere for accommodation.
• Chu (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mansour (2/5): Very poor - It close to centre taxim There were bugs everywhere on the bed and the towels. Beds are not comfortable. Room is small.
• Ali Erdem (10/5): Keyifli konaklama - Taksim'in göbeğinde, mutfak,buzdolabı ve mutfak aletleri mevcut. Her daim çay ve kahve var. Girişin arka tarafında bir alan var orda takılabiliyorsunuz. Odamda banyo ve tuvalet vardı. Oda da yukarıda giysi dolabı,askılık, masa,sandalye,ufak şifonyer ve vantilatör mevcuttu. Personel de ilgili, tek kötü tarafı gece yaşamın durmaması sebebiyle gürültü gelebiliyor.uykusu hafif biri iseniz sorun olabilir.
• Nabil (10/5): Exceptional -
• Aitsaam (7/5): Good -
• Kajtár (9/5): Superb -
• Mojtabaaha (8/5): Very good -
• Eleftheria (10/5): Exceptional - The stuff was Amazing and the kitchen was reliable. They provided plenty of travel information as well as extra services. They were always there and very helpful. The only think for me was the location which even though it was quite central, it was also kind of dangerous and near Tarlabasi which is a very dangerous street. The first night that i came a Little late like eleven at night, me and my friend were really scared so I recommend that future travellers get back to the hotel quite early to avoid bad situations. However inside the hotel there was always someone at the entrance and they had to buzz you to get in so it was super safe.
• Deshantha (7/5): Value for money and great hospitality. - The owner (who was in reception) was very kind and we checked in around 10PM. He was kind enough to explain everything and guided us to our rooms. There is a kitchen where we can cook if we want. Free tea and coffee available 24x7 We can purchase water which is cheaper than the nearby shops. Clean bathroom. The room was very hot despite a cooling fan provided (perks of being in the summer may be), had to open both windows in full for fresh air and loud noise from outside kept me awake (Euro final, hundreds of people were in streets, so can't complain) Location feels bit threatened (most people drinking outside, but again euro finals).
• Razhan (2/5): Horrible experience, won’t take them again - Nothiny The hostel is in a really shady alley. Nothing is clean. Very hot in summer. No AC, just a broken fan.
• Safi (4/5): Not that good - The staff was really helpful he even let me check in 6 hours early Quite hotel The area is really bad you should watch for yourself The hotel is small The room was not like the picture
• Jumoorty (7/5): My second time here - This was my second time here. Very convenient location. Great and friendly staff. I actually reach Taksim prior to check-in time and I went to the hostel to leave my stuff but they were kindly allowed me to check in early. Room a bit tiny. Quite noisy outside.
• Khalil (7/5): Good -
• Mehdi (8/5): It was wonderful and hope to do it again soon - The staff were super friendly and helpful all the time. The 24 hour reception desk was just comforting to come and go any time of the day or night. The kitchen had all the facilities to cook. It was also safe and sound. You're only 3 minutes away from Istiklal street from the hostel. Some days the alley were a bit noisier and we happened to see some quarrels in it as well. Aside from this, everything was great and enjoyable. The quarrels might be a rare thing, but I thought it was worth-mentioning.
• Berghiu (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was perfect, I'll come back as soon as possible.
• Zaid (5/5): Passable -
• Amr (6/5): - You get what you pay for, very basic, no elevator
• Mari (10/5): Exceptional - Location, really good stuff internet
• Zafar (9/5): Superb - Room was very pleasant. I must comment on the pillows as they were the best I've had in a hotel, nice and firm giving great support to head and neck. Location close to Taksim square and Istiklal Street. Francesco on reception was a friendly and chatty guy, was a pleasure to meet him. Saal (sorry if I've spelt that wrong!), who I met briefly, was also friendly. WiFi was very fast. Free tea making facilities with a nice and basic kitchen.
• Диана (8/5): It really was one of the memorable hospitality I have ever had! - All the staff is very affable, warm, helpful, completely devoted to the guests. It really was a memorable hospitality I have ever had! Location is very convinient in touch with authenticity. Relaxing and art vibes in the area all guest use for having coffee and food. Personally I did not have problems with wi-fi!
• Christina (9/5): Superb - Very nice for its price! Couldn't have asked for more!! Central location, helpful staff No elevator but not an issue, opportunity for exercise!
• Ebrahimi (4/5): The main problem is the Neighborhood - The staff were great, friendly and nice, and actually the place is good for the price. Actually we was there just for one night, because of a personal problem and the manager refund me after hearing my problem, and this happens very often when a place says that it is non-refundable. If one day I come back there, it is just because of the staff. Cleanness and facilities of the room was ok, but not well. If you have a clean issue, you shouldn't go there. The neighborhood is not very well. Maybe I should say it's not good. Unfortunately there are many prostitute's in the st. , and we saw a bad fight in the middle of the night. This is could be annoying and I don't recommend this place to womans or couples. Maybe this is a good place for a backpacker man. And again about neighbourhood, the place is cheap but everything around it (food, drink, etc.) is a little high, because of the Istiklal st.
• Joanna (10/5): Staff is excelent - The staff is the most value part of this property. -
• Süleyman (4/5): - Nicht was ich mir vorgestellt habe.
• Imran (10/5): The hostel experience was exceptional - The room was excellent, and the staff were incredibly cooperative. They always greet you with a smile. I requested an extra pillow due to neck pain, and they promptly provided it. During checkout, when I asked to be informed when the driver arrived, they not only notified me but also went out of their way to speak to the driver on my behalf, asking him to wait an additional 10 minutes, despite it not being their responsibility. That level of service was exceptional, and I highly recommend this hostel to everyone. there was not anything which i didn't like
• Sara (9/5): Will definitely come back! - Location is perfect, easy to find. Very helpful staff especially Amaç. For the price i paid it’s really a good option for solo travelers. You have good options for turkish breakfast in same street. For the price nothing to complain about. Could get loud outside late at night bbt nothing extravagant i slept
• Olga (8/5): Very good - Price/quality is great. Accommodation is very simple but worthy of its money. Don't wait too much to not be disappointed. Location is good. The hostel is easy to find. The staff at the reception is great and helpfull and speack English perfect. The bed cloth is clean and good. Bathroom is simple and clean. Nothing. For money that I paid everything was perfect.
• Labeeb (10/5): Exceptional -
• Redouane (9/5): Superb - The stay was comfortable. There was some outside noise, but it was easily mitigated by using earplugs.
• Mujde (10/5): - Very helpful staff and very central area
• Ahmed (8/5): Very good -
• Nicolette (8/5): I shall probably return. Main problem for me is that, at the age of 80 I find the stairs challenging! Staff were helpf - Friendly, helpful staff. One whole floor made into sitting room, kitchen and dining room. Convenient for public transport. In an area I like. Single room at a price I’m prepared to pay. Many narrow stairs. Toilet/bathroom on floor below my bedroom. Cramped and inconvenient, but that’s why the price was so low! Could be a trap in a fire or earthquake, but I didn’t check about whether there was a fire escape.
• Waqar (7/5): Good - Staff, location, good value for money. It's small but everything is available.
• Zaid (9/5): Superb -
• Konstantin (10/5): Exceptional - Location, wi-fi, kitchen, lots of good cheap cafes nearby , price , clean No AC, could be loud outside
• Barakat (10/5): Exceptional - Location, quite room and friendly staff. Great neighborhood.
• Fouad (9/5): My stay in istanbul. - One of the best hostel ever.the location is strategic.near taksim square and within few footsteps to Istiklal main avenue.The guys in charge of the reception are extremely wonderful.Anil is always there to offer help.he is serviceable, kind , and highly cooperative.Chadia is no exception.she doesn't hesitate a second to be at your disposal.I think , the owner put the right people in the right place.well done. You really made my stay in Istanbul more enjoyable and confortable.i will certainly come back one day. انشاء اللهBless you. The room is so tight and narrow.
• Nicola (8/5): - Spartana ma pulita, un po rumorosa la via
• Jiuling (5/5): Passable -
• Morne (9/5): Superb - For the price, it’s a really decent spot. I stayed in a single which was small but had a private bathroom which was nice. Turkey is busy going through a heat wave so the room was hot but the fan was a life safer. Staff were all super accommodating and friendly! Location is amazing and close to everything. For the price, nothing to complain about.
• Assad (8/5): Very good - The location was perfect and stuff helpful
• Holley (8/5): Overall good - The staff were helpful & friendly & even carried my suitcase upstairs for me, very helpful with information for busses to the airport etc. The room was fine, all that I would need with my own ensuite, could have been better with a fan as it was a bit hot, but I’m still happy with it. The staff were friendly & my room was fine but I felt a little uncomfortable walking around the street it is located on as there are many men hanging around & a brothel right next door with sex workers which didn’t make me feel so safe as a solo female traveller
• Tatum (8/5): Friendly and helpful staff, good location, but a bit squishy and noisy at night. - Friendly staff, funky vibe, close to touristy spots, restaurants/bars etc. It was quite noisy, even late at night. In a private room the shower and toilet are not separated but because of the heat the floor doesn’t stay wet for long ;)
• Mira (10/5): Friendly staff - For the price, this place is great. The rooms/en-suite were quite small but fine. the best thing about this place though is the staff. they are so friendly and helpful
• Zaid (10/5): the place is at the heart of Istanbul , it was not my first time here and for sure not the last:) all the workers are su - the place is at the heart of Istanbul , it was not my first time here and for sure not the last:) all the workers are super friendly and nice , i like being there -
• MINJUN (10/5): The best hostel in Taksim - The staffs are friendly. No cockroaches. No mosquitoes. Hot water. Great location. Many good restaurants nearby. I visited Istanbul for the first time on a business trip and thankfully had a comfortable stay. Dürümzade, recommended by the lady at the reception, sells the best kebabs in the world.
• Maxim (8/5): Very good - A small but nice hostel with a very friendly staff, located very close to Taksim (and the bus stop to the airport) and Istiklal Street. I liked it a lot, I would love to stay there again. Yes, the street can be a bit noisy at night, but that is not the hostel's fault, but the specificity of Beyoglu and the specific location between Istiklal and Tarlabashi.
• Madalina (10/5): Exceptional - The staff was very, very friendly. Nice, warm people.
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional -
• Rajan27 (8/5): good location and safe bit pricey but al good - wifi good good location becareful always street womans lurking around but is safe area staff friendly little run down and some sign of mould and smell but its fine considering all other factors
• Ehlimana (8/5): Very good -
• Jumoorty (8/5): Very good - Close to Taksim square. Clean. No separation between shower and toilet, water everywhere while using shower. Tissue paper too close to toilet seat, not hygienic. No elevators.
• Anikjulie (9/5): Good value for $ And clean - Good value for $ Staff helped me with my bags Bathroom and all super clean. Nothing fancy but maintained and clean. Like that they sold water bottles. Spiral staircase tough with heavy suitcase
• Anonymous (1/5): Do not recommended! - only the location was not bad. near Taksim Square. the check out time is 10:00 a.m and it's like a military camp they come to knock your for multiple times at 9:15 a.m. hey wake up if you check out today you must do it before 10:00 a.m. all over the world, they check out time is 12:00. not 10:00. and of course no one will come to awake you by knocking your door multiple times to pack your things! the single room is very very small. and also it supposed to be 544 Turkish lira and they charged me 560 Turkish lira.
• Khurram (7/5): Good -
• Nancy (10/5): Exceptional -
• Andrey (8/5): Very good - that's not the apartment problem but there are clubs near the hotel and they are loud at night. early check out time
• Faris (2/5): Very poor - Location is good but area soOo bed. Bed people living Your hostel they will abuses and offering to sex to much badly experience Location is good but area soOo bed. Bed people living Your hostel they will abuses and offering to sex to much badly experience
• Maylin (7/5): Good value for Budget travelers - The staff was very friendly and helpful with information. The hostel was clean, with all the basic necessities included, and safe. There was a club across the street and a cafe so it was noisy with the window open.
• Javlon (5/5): Passable - No breakfast. Staff is excellent, very supportive. Location is excellent, close to Istiklal str., Taksim subway. No Air Conditioner in rooms. Very difficult to survive in summer. Available fan doesn't solve the problem.
• Irina (10/5): Completely satisfied - The hostel is cleaned on daily basis. The location is good. Wi-fi is excellent!
• Noriko (8/5): Very unique experience to stay in the middle of Taxism - Staffs are nice and helpful so much.
• Alireza (7/5): Good -
• Pj (7/5): Good - This is a cheap way to stay in the vibrant Taksim area with your own bathroom, keep this in mind!! The staff at the hostel were very friendly, making a point to greet me by name,  and checking in to make sure everything was OK. At the end of my trip I was told not only that I could leave my luggage, but wait in the lounge or use the facilities. The team at Taxim hostel were so welcoming and kind. The hostel is a few minutes walk to Taksim Square which is a metro but also airport drop off point on Havabus (also recommend!). There are a number of restaurants including great vegan options also only a few minutes walk away. The room had the essentials,  basic bedding,  a desk,  flyscreen and soap. The WiFi was average strength, you could watch a short video, but there were occasional drop offs. Things were generally clean aside from a small bit of mould in the bathroom. These negatives are more of an FYI. I wouldn't expect with how cheap and central this room is that things are perfect. The shower is part of a small room,  it is not it's own enclosed space meaning the entire bathroom (including toilet) gets wet when you shower,  no matter how careful you are! The hostel appears to be opposite a club, I stayed Thursday- Tuesday and there was very loud music all nights except Monday. When I shut the window it drowned most of the noise out however with the fan, but no aircon I didn't find this comfortable. These are inconveniences that I balanced against the conveniences.
• Adam (8/5): If you dont mind a little shady neighbourhood then its perfect money/location value - You’re getting a very good deal for your money. Its right in the heart of the city. The room has a private bathroom and is very well sound insulated from other rooms. The location has its downsides. Its located right next to a brothel so you can imagine the occasional street flights and flying bottles. The streets look like they werent cleaned since the Ottoman times. Also airconditioning would have been nice.
• Zakwan (1/5): Bad - Nothing. Only the owner allow us to change our room at the night after we saw a big cockroach in the room. No elevator in the hotel. The stairs is very hard to climb. The hotel location ia not good for a family. Price is high for such accomodations. No open space or place to rest. No Tv no AC just a fan. I don't recommend it for anyone. Beside its not cheap.
• FRANCISCO (2/5): - Disaster in all the things.
• ali (2/5): - 240 TL verdim bir geceliğine(28.12.2021 giriş-29.12.2021 çıkış) fakat verdiğim paranın karşılığı hizmet kalitesi kesinlikle yoktu.Oda inanılmaz bakımsız inanılmaz kirliydi.havlu kokuyodu duş alamadım.sadece çalışanlar samimiydi o kadar.Hotels'deki fotoğraflarla gittiğim odanın görüntüsünün alakası yoktu.
• Yalcin (2/5): Kotunun kotusu - Hiç fotograflarda gordüğüm gibi degil cok kotuydu arkadasıma rezıl oldum bir daha tercih etmeyecegim sizde beni yanıttınız @hotels
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Not good location at all. Crazy noise from the street 24h. Hostel is pretty nice but I didn’t have a chance to have a rest at night coz street noise. If you are ok with it - it’s good place and hosting
• Damian (10/5): Wonderful charming hostel! - I absolutely love it here! The front desk staff are great people, the building is charming and the room has a lot of character. Wifi works great. The neighborhood is VERY lively, and I can see why they say it's not for kids. If you want to see some local color and nightlife, this is the place for you. If you're an older traveler looking for a peaceful / expensive area where nothing ever happens ... maybe you should pick a different hostel. :)
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The owner is very nice and take care always also staff too, Hostel is easy to go to istikal street and stay between Taksim & Sishane station.
• Sinan (8/5): Tercih edilebilir - Resepsiyonda Türkçe bilmeyen birinin olması çok büyük problem, iletişim kuramadık bir türlü
• Ms (2/5): - Total verschimmelt, Gegend sehr unsicher . Kein badezimmer vorhanden, kein duschzeug keine handtücher
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Stuff of the hostel were so kind
• Verified traveler (10/5): - It was very comfortable stay for me.The staff was very helpful.It's available free coffee and tea in the kitchen everytime.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - Schlechtvgdtjkgrzohdrzkdrzhdtkd4uge5ifr0it5t3rziuffcbklkhgjk

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