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HANCHI in Istanbul
🌍 Turkey, Istanbul, Samsa Sokak 11 Kumkapi
● Center: 1.2 km
🌞 Sea - 3 min
✅ Affordable pricing and availability of dorm beds and private rooms ✅ Central location near major historical sites and restaurants ✅ Complimentary breakfast with bread, egg, and jam ✅ Shared kitchen open 24 hours for guest use ✅ Some guests praised the rooftop space and common areas for socializing and working ✅ 24-hour reception with always someone available ✅ Comfortable beds and lockers provided in rooms ❌ Frequent complaints about poor cleanliness, especially bathrooms with mold, water leaks, and bad odors ❌ Reports of pest problems including rats and dust mites in rooms ❌ Staff sometimes unhelpful or unwilling to assist, communication issues noted ❌ Facilities like TV in rooms often not working or limited to few Turkish channels ❌ Narrow and dark stairs make moving large luggage difficult ❌ Noise from late-night parties and nearby restaurants can disturb guests ❌ Small lockers that do not fit large luggage cases and lock must be bought separately ❌ Extra deposit fee (200 lira) required on check-in not always clearly communicated
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Standard Double room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Description
HANCHI is a 3-star hostel in Istanbul offering 68 rooms spread over a 4-floor building. It provides a range of room types including dorm beds, standard family rooms, and deluxe double and quadruple rooms. Guests have access to 24-hour front desk service, free Wi-Fi, a bar, restaurant, shared kitchen, luggage storage, and laundry service. The hostel includes amenities like a garden and games room. Breakfast is included with simple offerings such as bread, eggs, and jam. While rooms are generally affordable and some guests found them spacious and comfortable, cleanliness has been a recurring issue in bathrooms and some rooms, with reports of water leaks and pest sightings. The staff is available 24/7 but communication and helpfulness vary according to reviews. The property is suitable for travelers seeking budget accommodation near Istanbul’s historical center but expect basic facilities and occasional noise from nearby nightlife.
Location
HANCHI is located in Istanbul's Kumkapi area, 45 km from Istanbul Airport and about 13 km from Ataturk Airport. It sits just 200 meters from the sea. The hostel is within walking distance to many major landmarks: the Grand Bazaar is 830 meters away, the Hippodrome 880 meters, and the Blue Mosque 1.1 km. Other attractions like the Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and Suleymaniye Mosque are roughly 1.3 km away. The Spice Market and Gulhane Park lie about 1.6 km from the property. Nearby dining options include Restaurant Kor Agop 23 meters away, Akvaryum Restaurant 138 meters, and Evren Restaurant 150 meters. The nearest train station is a 3-minute walk, but the closest tram station is a 12-minute uphill walk.
Tips
- Bring your own lock for the locker as the hostel requires purchasing one separately.
- Prepare for narrow stairs when carrying large luggage.
- Consider earplugs to mitigate noise from nearby nightlife and other guests.
- Also, bring your own toiletries and slippers since bathrooms can be moldy and not always clean.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The guest checking in must be between 18–60 years old.
- Paying at the hotel: UnionPay, JSB, MasterCard, Visa
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 00:00.
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Services and facilities
General
- 24-hour reception
- Smoking areas
- Security guard
- Express check-in/check-out
- Garden
Rooms
- Room service
Services and amenities
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Luggage storage
Meals
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Kitchen
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Turkish
- Chinese
Parking
- Parking nearby
Beauty and wellness
- First Aid Kit
Kids
- Playroom
The distance to the sea is 200 meters
Hotel view
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Video: No lo podrás creer!, Un campo de ajedrez en tu habitación. hanchi hostel Estambul
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Reviews
05.05.2026
If you see price it's very low so good for those who need a stay in less price.
Pros: spacious room, good breakfast, lively area, colorful evening, good storage.
Cons: poor cleanliness, water leakage in bathroom, stains on room floor, staff not very helpful. You have to ask everything by yourself or just assume things or just miss all those amenities included in your room price. TV not working, staff came, checked and simply it's not working and even if it works it only has 4 or 5 Turkish channels. Kitchen is 24 hours open to use but you need to carry and buy everything by yourself, even no water to drink.
Pros: spacious room, good breakfast, lively area, colorful evening, good storage.
Cons: poor cleanliness, water leakage in bathroom, stains on room floor, staff not very helpful. You have to ask everything by yourself or just assume things or just miss all those amenities included in your room price. TV not working, staff came, checked and simply it's not working and even if it works it only has 4 or 5 Turkish channels. Kitchen is 24 hours open to use but you need to carry and buy everything by yourself, even no water to drink.
14.12.2025
I have dust mite allergies. I definitely don't recommend it. The bugs are crawling all over my skin and biting me. My whole skin is burning. The bed is dirty 🥺
28.10.2025
My stay at Hanchi Hostel was absolutely the worst hostel experience I have ever encountered. The premises were filthy, the atmosphere was chaotic, avoid this place if you value cleanliness and comfort. I strongly recommend finding alternative accommodation in Istanbul. (Wabi hostelsis good)
26.10.2025
I had a terrible experience at this property. The room was not clean, and I actually saw rats inside the room. It was unsafe and unhygienic to stay there. I immediately informed the hotel staff, but they did not solve the problem. I had to leave at night and find another hotel on my own.
This is completely unacceptable. I strongly advise others not to book this place until proper cleaning and pest control are done.
This is completely unacceptable. I strongly advise others not to book this place until proper cleaning and pest control are done.
21.09.2025
Cleanliness: 5 Location: 5 Price: 5 Services: 5 Room: 5 Meals: 5 Wi-Fi: 5
+ I've traveled 110,000 kilometers on a motorcycle across China and backpacked through more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. I started a month-long trip to Turkey in August. I stayed in hotels in the east and stayed in hostels starting in Goreme. Hanchi is the cheapest and most cost-effective hostel since Goreme. The $12 bed includes breakfast. I booked a mixed room for 12, but I was given a 6-person female room with personal lockers and air conditioning. The space is spacious, and the public areas are beyond imagination: a restaurant and bar on the first floor, a kitchen and dining table and chairs on the rooftop, and coffee tables and chairs in front of the door. These public spaces are open 24 hours a day, allowing guests to enjoy a lazy time at any time. I stayed there for 5 consecutive days. A Filipino sister I met on the road recommended this hostel to me, and I stayed there without a second thought. Now I recommend it to you 12 points, and you will definitely not be disappointed!16.09.2025
The hostel rooms are very cheap, and you can book them quite spontaneously. This also makes it possible to change rooms once you’re there. The guests (at least in my case) were friendly, though of course there’s no guarantee. The staff’s English isn’t the best, but communication works, and there’s always someone available 24/7.
The rooms are fairly clean, but oh my god—the bathrooms are horribly dirty. Definitely bring slippers with you! There’s mold, everything is always wet, poorly cleaned, and quite run-down.
The cooking area and common room are actually pretty nice. You can cook there and hang out, both indoors and outdoors. It’s not as filthy as the bathrooms, but not exactly clean either. The facilities are simple but useful enough.
There’s no lift, only stairs. Lockers are available, but unfortunately you need to buy a lock there (which really should be included). For reference: a suitcase about 35–40 cm wide fits just barely inside, while one around 65 cm high fits well, with enough space left for a medium-sized backpack.
Breakfast is very simple (bread, spread, and an egg). It’s not a buffet—everyone just gets one plate. I never used this service, but it’s nice that it’s offered.
One downside: there are a lot of parties going on until late at night. You’ll hear music, laughing, and talking at least until 1 a.m.
On the plus side, the hostel is right next to the most important sights and attractions—you’re truly in the middle of the action, which I really liked.
The rooms are fairly clean, but oh my god—the bathrooms are horribly dirty. Definitely bring slippers with you! There’s mold, everything is always wet, poorly cleaned, and quite run-down.
The cooking area and common room are actually pretty nice. You can cook there and hang out, both indoors and outdoors. It’s not as filthy as the bathrooms, but not exactly clean either. The facilities are simple but useful enough.
There’s no lift, only stairs. Lockers are available, but unfortunately you need to buy a lock there (which really should be included). For reference: a suitcase about 35–40 cm wide fits just barely inside, while one around 65 cm high fits well, with enough space left for a medium-sized backpack.
Breakfast is very simple (bread, spread, and an egg). It’s not a buffet—everyone just gets one plate. I never used this service, but it’s nice that it’s offered.
One downside: there are a lot of parties going on until late at night. You’ll hear music, laughing, and talking at least until 1 a.m.
On the plus side, the hostel is right next to the most important sights and attractions—you’re truly in the middle of the action, which I really liked.
11.06.2025
Good plce in Istanbul
17.05.2025
good one, my room always clean, sometimes bathroom need to clean 2times, hairdryer doesnt work in any bathroom except in second floor
28.11.2024
I am very grateful to have stayed here during my trip to Istanbul.
Hanchi, the staff are very friendly.
Especially Johan's low-key, careful, smart and kind
Stayed here for 6 days
It is highly recommended to book a room with two beds
The room is completely dark and quiet after turning off the lights.
So that my head can have enough rest
Breakfast is bread, eggs and jam
But I never tire of eating it
Selling bottled water, drinks or cup noodles
The prices are very cheap
Personally, I think if you stay here
Free breakfast is a must
Because there aren’t many choices outside early in the morning.
My favorite is to sit down on the rooftop and enjoy the day and night views
In addition, the location of the hotel is very convenient to the train station or to scenic spots on foot.
3 minutes walk to the train station
Ten minutes to major attractions
Twenty minutes walk to the airport bus station
Definitely recommend booking a 2 bed room
I got to know each other after living alone in this room for 6 days
3 friendly roommates from different countries
Thank you Johan for your kind consideration and arrangements
my new friend boy
Hanchi, the staff are very friendly.
Especially Johan's low-key, careful, smart and kind
Stayed here for 6 days
It is highly recommended to book a room with two beds
The room is completely dark and quiet after turning off the lights.
So that my head can have enough rest
Breakfast is bread, eggs and jam
But I never tire of eating it
Selling bottled water, drinks or cup noodles
The prices are very cheap
Personally, I think if you stay here
Free breakfast is a must
Because there aren’t many choices outside early in the morning.
My favorite is to sit down on the rooftop and enjoy the day and night views
In addition, the location of the hotel is very convenient to the train station or to scenic spots on foot.
3 minutes walk to the train station
Ten minutes to major attractions
Twenty minutes walk to the airport bus station
Definitely recommend booking a 2 bed room
I got to know each other after living alone in this room for 6 days
3 friendly roommates from different countries
Thank you Johan for your kind consideration and arrangements
my new friend boy
09.11.2024
Location is a bit far from bus station or metro station.. Have to walk for 15 mins..
Room was okay.. Just the shower door quite narrow.. I think better to use curtains instead.. But overall good.. We stayed for 3 nights here and so many restaurants nearby..
Room was okay.. Just the shower door quite narrow.. I think better to use curtains instead.. But overall good.. We stayed for 3 nights here and so many restaurants nearby..
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POIs near hotel
II. Bayezid Turkish Bath Culture Museum (10 min)
Museum housed in a restored 15th-century Ottoman hammam showcasing traditional bathing customs and architecture.
Mehmet Efendi Fountain (10 min)
Ottoman-era public fountain representing traditional Islamic water architecture.
Tickets: Istanbul: Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Sultanahmet, 9 EUR View
Istanbul University Rıdvan Çelikel Archaeology Museum (10 min)
University museum displaying archaeological artifacts from the region, free admission.
Turkish Pharmacy History Museum (11 min)
Turkey's first pharmacy museum founded in 1960, displaying historical medical instruments and pharmaceutical artifacts.
Çemberlitaş Hammam (11 min)
Historic Turkish bath built in 1584, operating continuously as a thermal spa in Istanbul's commercial district.
Tickets: Cemberlitas Hammam Istanbul: Historical Bath Experience, 90 EUR View
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Restaurant «Kor Agop» (0 min)
Şehsuvar Bey, Ördekli Bakkal Sk. No:7, 34130
AKVARYUM RESTAURANT (2 min)
Kumkapı, 34130
Evren Restaurant (2 min)
Istanbul, Muhsine Hatun, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul
Frequently asked questions about HANCHI
What types of rooms are available at HANCHI?
HANCHI offers Bed in Dorm, Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Standard Family room, Standard Double room, Deluxe room, Deluxe Quadruple room, and Deluxe Double room.
Is breakfast included at the hostel and what does it consist of?
Yes, a simple breakfast is included featuring bread, an egg, jam, butter, some cherry tomatoes, and cheese, served as one plate per guest.
How far is HANCHI from Istanbul’s main tourist attractions?
The hostel is about 830 meters from the Grand Bazaar, 880 meters from the Hippodrome, and 1.1 km from the Blue Mosque. Other sites like Hagia Sophia and Suleymaniye Mosque are around 1.3 km away.
Does the hostel provide luggage storage and is there luggage assistance?
Luggage storage is available, but guests may need to carry their bags up narrow and dark stairs as there is no lift.
Are pets allowed at HANCHI?
No, pets are not allowed according to the hotel policies.
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