Stay Inn Taksim Hostel in Istanbul
✅ Several guests praised the excellent location close to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, making it convenient for exploring Istanbul. ✅ The staff, particularly Burcin, received compliments for helpfulness and friendliness, enhancing the solo travel experience. ✅ Cleanliness received positive mentions, with some guests noting well-maintained bathrooms and overall room tidiness. ✅ Free Wi-Fi and safety features such as 24-hour reception and security were appreciated by multiple reviewers. ❌ Some guests found the hostel facilities lacking, mentioning broken showers and limited amenities such as only one towel per guest on the first day. ❌ Noise disturbances at night and cramped dormitory beds were reported, with one guest describing uncomfortable bed frames and late-night loud behavior. ❌ One reviewer experienced an unconfirmed room downgrade from a private room with bathroom to one without, causing inconvenience. ❌ Several guests noted aging furniture, creaky bunk beds, and a general feeling of worn condition in some rooms. ❌ Strict cancellation policies and unexpected charges caused dissatisfaction for at least one guest.
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Description
Stay Inn Taksim Hostel is a budget-friendly accommodation established in 2012 and renovated in 2019, located in the heart of Istanbul's Beyoğlu district. The hostel offers 11 rooms ranging from dorm beds to deluxe suites, with amenities including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a bar, and currency exchange. Guests appreciate the clean and safe rooms, as well as 24-hour reception staffed by culturally aware and friendly personnel. The property operates a shared kitchen and restaurant on-site, and it provides free parking and facilities for disabled guests. Note that children and pets are not allowed, and a small deposit is required upon check-in. The check-in time starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00, making it suitable for travelers who want to explore Istanbul with easy access to public transport and local attractions.
Location
The hostel is located at Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, in central Beyoğlu, just 10 minutes on foot from the historic Galata Tower. It is approximately 15 km from Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) and 982 meters from the sea. Nearby landmarks include Çiçek Pasajı (150 m), a 19th-century flower market passage with restaurants and shops; the Doğançay Museum (157 m), showcasing Turkish abstract art; Galatasaray Museum (181 m), which presents the heritage of the Galatasaray High School; and Passaggio Hazzopulo (197 m), a historic shopping passage. Public transport options are close by, with easy access to metro and bus stops. Restaurants such as Cumhuriyet (42 m) and cafes like The Golden Pera's Hotel (46 m) and Ozsut (189 m) are within a short walk.
Tips
- Expect some noise at night due to the central location and hostel environment—earplugs might help light sleepers.
- Since laundry facilities are not on-site, plan to use nearby laundromats if staying multiple days.
- Confirm your room type and bathroom availability in advance to avoid unexpected downgrades.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
- Breakfast: Breakfast not provided
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of TRY 148.34 (approx. US$3.07) is charged.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- No elevators
- Reception desk
- Room service
- Indoor Fireplace
- Smoke Detector
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Accessibility features
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Cafe
- Common kitchen
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Area shuttle
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- English
- Multi-language staff
- Arabic
- Turkish
- Tour assistance
- Parking
- Fax and copy machine
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Pets Not Allowed
The distance to the sea is 980 meters
Hotel view
Video: Stay Inn Taksim Hostel | İstanbul, Turkey | Hotel Review 🛏️
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Reviews
**Facilities:** Practically non-existent. You even have to ask for water, and the front desk actually suggested I go buy my own.
**Hygiene:** It was just okay, but the bathroom was a problem. The toilet seat wouldn't stay up. There are about four or five rooms on one floor, each with four beds, all sharing two bathrooms. And one of them was broken, you couldn't even shower in it. Just imagine the chaos.
**Environment:** Haha, you won't believe this. The mattress and bed frame weren't even the same size. The head end of the bed wouldn't support itself, so your head would sink at least 30 degrees. Any slight movement and you'd feel like you were hanging yourself. Plus, the beds were incredibly close together, making it easy for things to fall off.
I stayed three nights, and two of them I was woken up by noise downstairs. Checked the time, 3:30 AM. Some pure Turkish 'sabotage' teenagers were yelling and causing a ruckus downstairs. They were even playing music loudly in the middle of the night, and it was absolutely terrible. I really don't want to swear, but this place is truly garbage. Seriously, don't even bother coming.
**Service:** Haha, check-out is at 11 AM, by the way. Seriously, don't come to Turkey for vacation. A McDonald's meal costs over 200 Lira. What's the point? It's absurd that this country hasn't collapsed from inflation yet. I expect to see the Lira become worthless within three years.
Except that, everything was fine. They work professionally and very nice and kind.
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It is a perfect place to stay if you want to be in the centre of the city.
Even the bathroom was so small
The bed was so tiny we couldn’t sleep normally with the stres if we fall to the ground in the middle of night.
The staff wasn’t friendly at all
The breakfast wasn’t tasty and it didn’t have option to choice
The walls were very thin we heard every noise outside our room
And this place was like burdelo there were a line of men’s waiting to get massage by two women’s
I can say that is not a place to go with your family
The only good thing was the internet
And that this motel was in the city center
Overall maximum grade.
For perfectionists you will probably always find many disadvantages, but if you want a hotel placed in a very good area, with a very good breakfast buffet, at a very good price and with a staff worthy of appreciation - I highly recommend this hotel.
I've been here for 3 days and I'll stay a few more days.
One mistake on the part of the receptionist (For which I have all the respect and I give it the highest grade for kindness) was that he passed me the POS payment note in Turkish lira instead of the euro conversion and initially I paid much less than I should have to pay.
They checked later and it was fixed immediately.
All respect for the reception and the people in the kitchen.
I read several reviews before choosing this hotel and many of the negative reviews are not true. The hotel has been renovated and is still being refurbished.
Grade 10 from me. I am convinced that the staff does everything possible to make you feel at home. 🇹🇷🇹🇩
Frequently asked questions about Stay Inn Taksim Hostel
Are pets allowed at Stay Inn Taksim Hostel?
Pets and service animals are not allowed at this property.
What types of rooms are available at the hostel?
The hostel offers a variety of room types including Run of House room, multiple dormitory options (Bed in Dorm, Female Dorm), Economy rooms (Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple), Standard rooms (with various capacities and views), Superior rooms, Deluxe rooms (including those with water or park views), Executive Double room, Luxury Double room, Junior Suite, Suites, Apartments, Studios, and Cottages.
Is parking available at the hostel?
Yes, free parking is available on-site.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Are children allowed to stay at this hostel?
Children are not permitted to stay at this property.































































































