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Galata West Hostel
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Ivan, Russia - Oct 01, 2016
Galatawest Hostel shut down on 15th September
Maxwell, USA - Aug 06, 2016
Now, I stayed in a private room so I cannot comment on the dorms, though they are air conditioned too. That's a pretty important feature for summer in Istanbul. This was a great hostel. Absolutely worth my money (though again I had a single so cannot completely comment on the dorms). The terrace is excellent as well. I must add that the only con is the lack of an elevator, which only is bothersome if you have to move a heavy bag, oh no, for once I got some exercise. It's a great hostel. I am disappointed I did not have more time in Istanbul and time here.
Damian, Spain - Jun 27, 2016
Good atmosphere, good staff and any problems.
anonymous, Germany - May 08, 2016
Very nice staff, interesting visitors from all over the world. Perfect location as the hostel is in the city centre.
anonymous, Finland - Feb 25, 2016
Great location in the steep and cozy streets in the Galata area, wonderful view from the top floor terrace/hang out area/breakfast table, very friendly staff. I can definitely recommend this hostel :)
Dora, Hungary - Jan 03, 2016
Nice place with amazing view of the city. Tasty breakfast as promised every morning. I only missed Turkish coffee but there was nescafe instead.
Vincent, France - May 03, 2015
Well located. Good value for money.
Gianluigi, Italy - Apr 07, 2015
The room was really small. No light from the window
anonymous, Croatia - Jan 13, 2015
Great location ..value for money !!+ free breakfast
Maël, France - Jan 01, 2015
I have a mixed opinion regarding this place. First of all the cleanliness is border line in the bathroom/shower. The shower is quite filthy. There is one bathroom with toilets per floor which is very few. The staff is a little bit cold but very helpful when you ask for help. Then the location is very central but not in very good neighborhood. However they have an amazing terrace and the value for money is pretty good.
Vera, Russia - Oct 10, 2014
I liked the hostels very much! Very clean and comfortable. Terrace are amasing!
anonymous, Bulgaria - Jun 01, 2014
The hostel is in a very dangerous zone, too inconvenient with very narro staircase, you can't lift the luggage to your room. The toilets are not very well, some of them do not work. The rooms too small and hot, you can,t have fresh air from anywhere. There are not towels,
Fabio, Italy - Sep 16, 2013
good staff in a good place. ;)
Jane, England - Sep 09, 2013
This was my first hostel in decades so I had no opinions. To me, for what one pays, this is fine. There were no issues and everything was good. Sam behind the counter was a great lad but was only there for a short period. Very hard to find....but stick with it.
Tomislav , Macedonia - Apr 24, 2013
it is a really nice place to stay
and has great position in the city...it is close to everything
the staff people of the hostel are nice and warm and polite also
i will recommend this hostel to anyone that wants nice place for sleeping for really less money
Greetings from Macedonia,
T
Dianne, Germany - Apr 21, 2013
Unfortunately there was a mixup with our reservation so we didn't actually stay at this hostel. However the owner was devastated and couldn't stop apologising. He found a new hostel for us and drove us there. The hostel (reception area) was spotless, the staff very friendly and helpful and it is ideally situated. I would certainly consider staying there next time I visit Istanbul.
annalisa, Italy - Oct 05, 2012
Got a double room with almost no window, it was always very dark. Very nice terrace and friendly staff. I liked the fact that the kitchen is basically run by the hostel's guest.
Sebastiano, Italy - Aug 13, 2012
I had a nice staying. The hostel is cheap, at walking distance from the Galata tower, with public transport in the nearby. Nice and clean shared rooms with air conditioning and wonderful terrace for the evening time. Breakfast is poor but there is a fridge and the kitchen and a lot of market in the nearby. They ask for cash paying.
Gitta, Germany - Jul 29, 2012
Hard to find !
Gesualdo, Italy - Jul 03, 2012
I spent wonderful evenings in the as well wonderful terrace of this hostel. An essential but very nice hostel, with a perfect position, especially for the nightlife.