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Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Loved the staff and their recommendations, really helpful. Also great locations.
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Superb
1,236 reviews
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€ 64.80
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a garden, terrace and views of sea, YOLO Hostel is situated in Istanbul, 5.9 km from Maiden's Tower.

Very friendly staff, clean and big rooms, quiet neighborhood but also close to restaurants and cafés, good coffee and breakfast in the lobby
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Superb
637 reviews
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€ 74.80
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Istanbul, 1.5 km from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

Helpful, friendly host, great location, 0-24, late check-in / check-out, balcony, clean room, comfortable double bed.
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Exceptional
46 reviews
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€ 89
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Hostels has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

Really nice place, booked few days end up stay here for another week. Clean, cozy amd comfy rooms, youve got a big locker too :-) And of course the breakfast in the morning, like a proper breakfast ussualy youve got in hotels or something! The blond lady ( i dont know her name ) taking care of it and helping everyone even if its busy she is rocking it. THANK YOU 🤍 Oh yeah there is also huge program in the eve if you want do some socializing or finding new friends everyday is something else soo just go for it Dear Wabi team, youre amazing! Thank you for doing it and making memories for travelers 🫂✨️
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Very good
1,110 reviews
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€ 55.85
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Hostel lounge offer free WiFi and modern dorms and rooms on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. There is a spacious garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus.

Nice location near lot of places to eat & drink. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Good kitchen and cosy common areas and garden.
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Very good
1,031 reviews
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€ 63.70
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Taksim Square, Archeo offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

Location, staff, beds, cleaning, everything was perfect. Tram 1 station Tophane 1 minute. Karakoy 1 tram stop or five minute walking. Great Coffee and breakfast. Chill mood. Awesome.
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Fabulous
1,487 reviews
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€ 76.10
1 night, 2 adults

Situated in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, Antique Hostel is only a few steps from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

Location Price Rooftop and common room Breakfast for that price Relatively clean
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Very good
1,079 reviews
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€ 39.68
1 night, 2 adults

Set in the centre of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is situated 600 metres from Hagia Sophia and 700 metres from Blue Mosque.

The hotel’s location, cleanliness, and staff attentiveness were excellent. Receptionists Faruk and Halit were especially helpful throughout my 6-night stay, assisting with nearly all my needs. They also kindly allowed me to store my bag for three days while I visited Antalya. I highly recommend both the hotel and its service.
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Fabulous
1,223 reviews
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€ 54
1 night, 2 adults

Set in Istanbul and within 1.1 km of Istanbul Sapphire, 10m2 Hotel has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

The location was great, very central, and easy to find. I liked the breakfast and coffee, and the staff were all really pleasant and extremely helpful. We even got "sent with water" on the way back to the airport...I don't know what the gentleman with the Australian accent is called but he was really friendly, helpful and overall a great guy! All the staff were amazing.
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Fabulous
252 reviews
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€ 68.78
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Basilica Cistern.

Awesome staff and great location. The bar crawl was fantastic
Review score
Fabulous
110 reviews
Price from
€ 70
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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    Review score
    Superb · 637 reviews

    Boasting a garden, terrace and views of sea, YOLO Hostel is situated in Istanbul, 5.9 km from Maiden's Tower.

    Guest review
    good location, good size room in a quiet part of town
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    Exceptional · 46 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 1.5 km from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Nice staff ( Sabrina ) Great location Very clean
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    Fabulous · 1,487 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Taksim Square, Archeo offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Interior. Theme of the hostel. It's all very exciting.
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    Very good · 1,110 reviews

    Situated in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Hostels has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

    Guest review
    Great location, friendly staff, really excellent view from the roof.
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    Fabulous · 1,223 reviews

    Set in the centre of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is situated 600 metres from Hagia Sophia and 700 metres from Blue Mosque.

    Guest review
    Location is perfect.For family with children is ideal
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    Very good · 1,079 reviews

    Situated in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, Antique Hostel is only a few steps from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

    Guest review
    Excellent location, friendly staff, breakfast is included
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    Very good · 1,031 reviews

    Hush Hostel lounge offer free WiFi and modern dorms and rooms on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. There is a spacious garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus.

    Guest review
    Great backyard garden, clean room and nice neighbourhood.
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    Very good · 480 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Manu Startup House is located in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, 13 km from Maiden's Tower and 17 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

    Guest review
    Place clean open area near metro restaurant supermarket

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  • Review score
    Superb · 1,236 reviews

    Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Location, cleanliness, comfort but mostly the staff
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    Fabulous · 110 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Basilica Cistern.

    Guest review
    Very friendly staff. Amazing and convenient location.
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    Fabulous · 344 reviews

    Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, Chambers of the Boheme features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

    Guest review
    Friendly and helpful owner! Location is also great.
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    Fabulous · 842 reviews

    Only 200 metres from Blue Mosque, Stanpoli Hostel is an 4-minute walk to Hagia Sophia. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access in all areas. Topkapi Palace is 800 metres away.

    Guest review
    Excellent breakfast. More than satisfied with my stay gere
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    Fabulous · 909 reviews

    Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It offers a terrace bar with views of the Old Istanbul.

    Guest review
    Great fun, stay here as a solo traveller in Istanbul!
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    Fabulous · 252 reviews

    Set in Istanbul and within 1.1 km of Istanbul Sapphire, 10m2 Hotel has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Guest review
    Very Clean -quiet Nice Staff especially the guy ( Joshua)
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    Very good · 139 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Puffin Boutique - Istanbul is set in the centre of Istanbul, 1.8 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

    Guest review
    Good treatment of the host and cleanliness of the place
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    Very good · 906 reviews

    Ideally situated in the centre of Istanbul, Cheers Vintage Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. 500 metres from Hagia Sophia and 500 metres from Blue Mosque,...

    Guest review
    Breakfast, people, room not too noisy for an hostel
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    Very good · 662 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Rodin Hostel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 400 metres from Taksim Square.

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    بہت ہیُ اچھا ہوٹل ہے جو ترکی استنبولُ آے ضرور وزٹ کرے
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    Very good · 103 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Only For Families Apartment is situated 1.7 km from Spice Bazaar, 1.6 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 2.8 km from Galata Tower.

    Guest review
    Nice location with beautiful highpoint view of istanbul city.
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    Very good · 98 reviews

    Well set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul is located 1.3 km from Suleymaniye Mosque, 1.9 km from Spice Bazaar and 3.3 km from Galata Tower.

    Guest review
    Everything was fine, the guy working there was very friendly.
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    Very good · 215 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, 400 metres from Taksim Square, Windrose Hostel Istanbul offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Location, Price a s support from the staff with bags
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    Very good · 369 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Taksim History Wooden Hostel offers free WiFi and a garden.

    Guest review
    Nice owner nice location in Taksim Centre everything was perfect!
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    Very good · 341 reviews

    Only 550 metres to lively Taksim Square with many night clubs around, Chillout Lya Hostel & Bar is located in the heart of city centre. It offers a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

    Guest review
    We've been there for the second time! An awesome place!
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    Good · 1,603 reviews

    Only 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.

    Guest review
    everything amazing . Staff very helpful actually Mike .
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    Good · 972 reviews

    Located in the heart of Beyoglu district, just a 10minute walk from Galata Tower, Stay Inn Taksim Hostel is just a few steps from the the lively streets of Istiklal Avenue.

    Guest review
    Nice staff, and friendly Good service Relaxing
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    Good · 221 reviews

    GRAND BELLA VİSTA Hostel is well located in the centre of Istanbul, and features a terrace and free WiFi. The property is close to Istanbul Congress Center, Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

    Guest review
    :Location. Staff. Cleaning. Service. Price. All are best
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    Good · 1,188 reviews

    Only 250 metres from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hostel&Guesthouse has a central location in the historical Sultanahmet district.

    Guest review
    Comfy bed. Near to Sultanahmet Square & Tramvay
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    Good · 1,774 reviews

    Hanchi Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Istanbul.

    Guest review
    Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff, good location
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    Good · 760 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Clean, price was good, nice staff, would recommend!
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    Good · 79 reviews

    Located in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Istiklal Street, XALİLA HOSTEL&CAFE provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

    Guest review
    Very good location, friendly staff and comfortable beds.
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    Good · 737 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Istanbul, Big Apple Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Comfortable stay Good environment Cooperative staff
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    Good · 51 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 1.9 km from Dolmabahce Palace, Beşiktaş Vip inn Hotel & suites offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Guest review
    Everything about the room is amazing. Comfortable. Modern
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    Good · 15 reviews

    Well located in the Kucukcekmece district of Istanbul, HOSTEL ÖZSEFA is located 17 km from Halic Congress Center, 19 km from Blue Mosque and 19 km from Spice Bazaar.

    Guest review
    The room was very comfortable, everything you need is there. I recommend it to everyone.
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    Good · 37 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 3 km from Suleymaniye Mosque, Vatan Yurt Hostel features accommodation with a shared lounge and private parking.

    Guest review
    Location is excellent! Staff is the best of, room is good size. Clean. Yes, there is no AC, but it is not problem. Fan is enough.
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    Good · 190 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, TAXİM HOSTEL is situated 600 metres from Taksim Square, 700 metres from Taksim Metro Station and 2 km from Istanbul Congress Center.

    Guest review
    The staff is the most value part of this property.
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    Good · 19 reviews

    Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Mimen Hostel is located in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar and a 7-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque.

    Guest review
    Very good value for the money. Friendly and helpfully staff, the location is top ten. The hostel is tidy thanks for the housekeeping. Azad the receptionist is very helpfully he made our holiday so nice. To cut short we will 1000% be returning again.
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    Good · 120 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of city, IDA Istanbul is set in Istanbul, 3 km from Spice Bazaar.

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    It was best value for the price in the center of Istanbul

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    Passable · 307 reviews

    Conveniently set in Istanbul, Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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    Attractively located in the centre of Istanbul, PeraHomes is within 800 metres of Istiklal Street and 1.2 km of Taksim Metro Station.

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    Located in Istanbul, 15 km from Blue Mosque, Nef22 features views of the sea.

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    Good · 4 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, within 500 metres of Taksim Square and 600 metres of Taksim Metro Station, Green House features free WiFi.

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  • Review score
    Good · 83 reviews
    There no breakfast included but there is plenty of restaurants nearby also you can order in to your room .Staff are friendly. This is a budget hotel just cheap and cheerful if you are wanting luxury don’t book it . Location is an old back street it’s the only hotel there it was not what I was expecting but I managed to get around feel safe .
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    Qamarul
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: € 40.50
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    Very good · 480 reviews
    Best Hostel I've Been In So Many Countries -owner is a good guy, he even saved me from a crazy Turkish girl that came to find me at 3am 😂 God bless him! -aircon in room -solid bunk beds and clean sheets -nice vibe & friendly workers & owner -clean modern place -tons of working areas for digital nomads -internet is good -2 well equipped kitchens to cook -elevator!! 💕 -free drinkable water 🌊 -many online working people and nomads -clean bathrooms -spacious showers with soap holder and hanging hooks
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    Digital
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 46.66
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    Good · 297 reviews
    A reasonably priced hotel in the Istanbul old town very noisy area but that can't be helped with general hustle and bustle off the city if your looking for somewhere reasonabley priced and on a budget just too leave your stuff get showered sleep and go explore the city yeah could do worse breakfast very simple but tons off restaurants and food stalls all round in general a simple safe option if looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful
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    Ian
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: € 44.65
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    Pleasant · 248 reviews
    Safe hotel, safe zone, polite management, walkable location from tourist zones, all services included in very cheap price, no a hostel but a private room, which is important for me.
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    Jazmín
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 88
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    Superb · 637 reviews
    My 3rd time staying at yolo. Lovely clean big and comfy rooms. Great location and value for money. The laundry service is cheap and quick. Lovely staff and atmosphere without it being a party hostel :)
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    Anna
    People with friends
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    Fabulous · 842 reviews
    The best hostel. Great people, great hospitality. Very friendly people. 100% recommended. The staff are so nice and understanding, also clean rooms. Great location.
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    Apoorva
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 45
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    Very good · 369 reviews
    An amazing hostel, in a great location. Super lovely neighbourhood full of restaurants and cafés. Close to metro and ferry links. The staff are super lovely and helpful. The best hostel we stayed in in Istanbul without a shadow of a doubt.
    Guest review by
    henry
    Young couple
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    Pleasant · 16 reviews
    Great location, staff very helpful and kindness.Wifi very good works effective. They helped us with lagguage and with getting taxi every day while we need. Also They supported us with all kind of information that we need.That behavior was great, thanks to the staff, great location, clean and safely rooms,also great price so suitable .Airport transfer costed 30 Euro and this price so cheap. Definitely recommended by us!!!
    Guest review by
    Patrick
    Family with young children
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    Pleasant · 458 reviews
    rough and tough backpackers/local workers hostel...very cheap...free meals all day ...IE the REAL Backpackers experience
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    Del Wykes
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 120
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    Superb · 1,236 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed at! Great location, very close to public transport and quick to get to attractions. Busy with lots of shops and cafes so felt very safe walking around alone! Staff were awesome, very warm, friendly and helpful (special shout out to Fabrizia) Four bed dorm is very comfortable, good beds with curtains and nice bathroom, everything was very clean
    Guest review by
    Madeleine
    Solo traveller

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