Bahaus Hostel

Bahaus is the place to stay if you want to enjoy your time in Istanbul. Friendly, welcoming environment with the most helpful staff ever. We're located minutes from main tourist attractions and have an awesome view from our roof bar terrace. Recognised in the top 12 hostels for big city stays worldwide by several newspapers, including the Washington post and Ottawa citizen (August 2006). Also recommended by lonely planet, rough guide, Trotamundos, let's go, Routard.

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Bahaus Istanbul is located in the heart of the old city of Istanbul, Sultanahmet, very close to major historical sites of Istanbul; Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Spice Bazaar, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque as well as near tram, bus and train links.

Enjoy a delicious barbecue or drinks on our spectacular open-air roof-top terrace with its breathtaking panoramic views of the Marmara Sea and the Asian side of Istanbul. We also have a comfy indoor common area where you can relax on traditional cushions and watch a free belly dance show, socialise with other travellers, watch TV or enjoy our free movie nights. If there's the right crowd, we love to party!

Free internet is available and there is wi-fi access throughout the hostel. We have several computers for you to use.

Our staff are friendly, multilingual and want you to enjoy your time with us. So ask for help if you need it! They can also give lots of travel advice to make sure you have the best time in Turkey.

Safety is our priority and that's why we have security cameras at key points and dorm rooms have key cards to enter. There are large security lockers free to use (just bring your own padlock or key or buy them from us). Our reception is open 24 hours.

Free open buffet breakfast
Free belly dance shows
Free internet and wi-fi
Free security lockers
Free luggage storage for 3 days
Free city map
Free parking
Free use of card, board games, backgammon, chess

Also:
Fax, phone services
Wake-up calls
Book exchange
Laundry service
Trusted taxi service

Accommodation Information

Cheerful, clean and comfortable rooms. Choose from male, female or mixed dormitories; we have added privacy curtains and individual reading lights in our dorm rooms for your extra comfort. We also have double, triple and twin rooms with or without private showers. All rooms are equipped with fans and central heating. Private en-suite rooms have LCD TVs and their own safety boxes and also have free towels provided.

There is 24 hours hot water available and we pay special attention to cleanliness. Toilets have hygienic seat covers; bathrooms all have foam dispensers and hair dryers.

Location Information

We're ideally located to so many sites you'll want to see!
Minutes from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Mosaic Museum, Archaelogical Museum, Underground Cistern.
Easy to get to the Grand Bazaar, Cemberlitas Turkish baths.

Lots of restaurants and shops nearby. Ask reception for advice on where to go, what to see and do!