The place to stay is not very good, to spend the night and no more. The location is good, the center is close to the pedestrian Istiklal street. It takes a long time to climb the stairs inside, the beds are hard, climbing to the second tier is a whole ordeal, the bed linen looks unclean, the bathrooms leave much to be desired. Towels were given only after they were asked for. But one thing pleases me-the employees respond quickly and try to help.
I will explain why 3 stars :
Of the advantages:
1. Excellent location from Taksim Street in 2 minutes.
2. There are a lot of cafes and shops nearby, there is even a creepy Barbershop that I do not recommend going to.
Of the cons:
1. I checked in after 16:00, the bed was not changed, I managed to get it replaced, I had to stand over my soul. By the way, the guys know English , but with a lot of effort .
2. The rooms are terribly dirty, the shower is clogged, you stand knee-deep in water, the pressure of cold water is worthless.
I will not talk about the renovation, it has been since the opening of the hostel.
Honestly, I bought into the feedback of a compatriot and the cheap price. And I was very sorry .
It is better to move over and settle in another place , since there are at least 3 more in sight next to this hostel.
A good option for your money (1 night stay about 1000 rubles ~ 300 lira at the end of September 2023).
From the metro and Taksim Square about 5-7 minutes on foot, a little walk into the courtyards.
The hostel is located in a 4-storey building, without an elevator (it may be inconvenient with luggage). On the 1st floor there is a reception and a small kitchen (there is a refrigerator, tea, coffee, no microwave and stove).
On the 2-3-4 floors there are living rooms with their own toilet and shower. I lived in a women's 8-bed room on the 3rd floor (there are lockers), the beds are comfortable, the bed linen is normal. Towels should be requested separately, without additional payment.
Wi-Fi on each floor, password at the reception.
Of the minuses: if you leave the windows open, then conversations can be heard from the street.
Of the pros: very responsive staff, especially the owner of the hostel (when I checked in, I did not have the right amount in lira, said no problems:) in the end, I paid later).
More spartan conditions, but for a couple of days pretty good.