Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet , Fatih, 34120 Istanbul, Turkey
#416 of 2,507 hotels in Istanbul
Guests' ChoiceBased on 339 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Free Wifi
8.6
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 2, 2025
Pieterjan
BelgiumGreat Turkish style breakfast. Good beds in very quiet and well ac’ed dorm. Perfect location. Nice people.
Stayed in September 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Amber
United KingdomGreat amenities and always clean! The staff are amazing and so so friendly. Breakfast is honestly the best I’ve ever had staying in a hostel!! Amazing location too!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Bettie
United StatesGreat location near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooftop terrace was a nice location for breakfast every morning.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Robert
AustraliaNothing
Location and staff
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: July 27, 2025
Keno
Australia.
Clean property, friendly receptionist and breakfast included in the price
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 26, 2025
Joowon
United StatesI really liked how close it was to certain attractions.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Clayton
United StatesLocation location location. Great for exploring the heart of the city
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Imane
MoroccoI stayed 9 nights in the female dorm at Stanpoli Hostel in Istanbul and had a great experience. The room and bathroom were very clean and quiet. Lockers and closets were available (bring your own lock). The staff were incredibly helpful, and the breakfast with a rooftop view was a perfect 10/10. The location is excellent—right next to the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet and close to the tram line. Highly recommend!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 24, 2025
Xueyin
United KingdomVery good location and value, and delicious breakfast. Would recommend!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: May 17, 2025
Miho
JapanHostel is clean and good location. I have private bed space separated by curtain. Shower space is separated by curtain from toilet. Breakfast is nice. Staff are friendly. Laundry service is available.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 16, 2025
Igor
KyrgyzstanI had such a great time at Stanpoli Hostel — perfect location, delicious breakfasts, and lovely staff! Special thanks to Boran — he's the best receptionist ever!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Piotr
PolandNothing
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, Buran - you are the best👍🏻! Perfect location, just 5 min. walking distance from the main attraction, rooms clean every day, dorm beds with curtains for privacy and as a bonus nice and rich breakfast included, served on the roof top terrace with a beautiful view of Bosfor. Stay worth every penny spent.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 25, 2025
Cuong
United StatesThe staff is very nice ,friendly,good location, good value,we recommend this place.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Queen
United KingdomI booked a hostel room and this exceeded my expectations. Clean room, comfortable bed, clean bathroom with hot water and good shower pressure. Staff are amazing Osman and Boran were exceptionally friendly and helpful and made for a wonderful stay. The views from the rooftop are lovely. Sad I didn’t have the breakfast as I had to leave early every morning during my stay but I hear it’s a nice breakfast. Location is right next to the Blue Mosque with restaurants and cafes close by. Also felt very safe in the area
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 24, 2025
Sarah
United StatesI had a great stay at Stanpoli! I stayed in one of the private rooms. It was comfortable and quiet. The hotel is a great location, easily walkable to the tourist area in a few minutes but on a quiet side street. The staff were incredibly kind, especially the hotel manager, Osman! The included breakfast was really good and the rooftop had an amazing view.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Rasika
United KingdomJust one issue with house keeping was handling or placing my things without the permission. I had some of my makeup and gifts on the table and cleaning lady put them inside the drowers and did not inform. It could be a part of protocol to clean the entire room no complaint but wasn't really happy with someone else clearing my things or maybe not informing about it.
I traveled solo so was bit concerned at first but service was excellent. Rooms were clean. Maintenance on point. Reception and other staff all are very helpful and prompt. Complementary breakfast was great but they can consider adding some vegetarian options.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 12, 2025
Olha
LatviaGreat location, incredibly kind and welcoming staff. This hotel is truly a great value for the price. Breakfast was included and quite enjoyable.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 25, 2025
Silas
GermanyIt's a really cosy hostel & hotel, very quiet. Everything was really good.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Nivedita
IndiaLift is not there and rooms are quite small.
Cleanliness, location, and the people.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 28, 2025
Maria
ItalyThe key for the room didn't work
Great location and amazing breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Maria
United Kingdomnonthin
Very considerate. We arrived too early for the check in and the staff accomodate us immediately. There was an available room then he let us stay.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Markéta
Czech RepublicVery good stay, we will return as it is very well situated, the stuff is very nice, the breakfast is very good and you taste turkish hospitality.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 21, 2025
Markéta
Czech RepublicI would add kettle in the rooms.
Breakfast was excellent, I got sick with cold not feeling well so they gave me soup which was wonderful. The turkish coffee they serve is very good. Also, every day you have the same base breakfast but then other things they add that are different every day. They are very helpful and as the days were cold, they even gave us warm water during the day. The room is big enough, very quiet during the night.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: February 19, 2025
Ketu
AustraliaNo faults at all!!!
Easy quick check in, the entire staff were awesome! Very helpful, welcoming and accommodating. Rooms are heated with own bathrooms , comfy beds and plush blanket. Free Breakfast is amazing and generous, bread, eggs and antipasto, fruit and sweets! Hostel is close to everything!Best Hostel I have ever been to in my entire life!! Will be booking here next time when I come to Turkey. The staff and people I met there made my trip wonderful!!!Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Stayed in February 2025
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