1- The hotel was in a great location, right in the heart of Taksim Square, allowing you to experience the real nightlife of Istanbul. 2- The breakfast was relatively good for the price; however, it was the same every day, and there were no orange juices. A positive point was the very delicious egg and tomato mix cooked by a talented, cute young boy. 3- The hotel is close to big SOC hypermarkets and the bus station. 4- I stayed in a private room. It was clean for a hostel, but there were no facilities inside the room. However, the stuff provided all your requirements. 5- The most important point I should mention is the warm and friendly environment downstairs that you con connect with several nations and cultures. The hotel staff were very kind and provided anything you needed.

The only negative point was the lack of an elevator in the hostel. I had very heavy luggage, and it was difficult to carry it up the tight and narrow stairs to the third floor.

Location! Very close to lots of things to do. I found myself walking around a LOT and seeing many sites in the area. Also close to the metro and lots of bus routes. Staff is very nice and helpful. I was supposed to check in at 10pm but because of flight delays I arrived at 2am and was able to check-in in the middle of the night. Lots places to buy alcohol if you were interested in that (even in the middle of the night) and close to ATMs. I booked a private room with a bathroom and patio. It got a little cold at night but was provided with extra blankets.

Not a huge deal but the toilet seat was broken, Hopefully its fixed now.

A fantastic hostel, amazing staff, incredible breakfast and would recommend it to any backpacker. Very close to Taksim square and the public transport is super close. Sapi and the team are so helpful and really good company. A real gem in Istanbul for travellers.

While location is good, it is a little noisy at night and can be a little bit sketchy. However DO NOT let this put you off. If it’s too loud for you can there is a pharmacy around the corner where you can buy ear plugs and the staff will ensure that you are safe. I stayed here for 6 nights and had no trouble whatsoever.

Breakfast was great, we had a feeling we are in a 5* hotel. Price is very good for such a central location. Toilets clean, always hot water , only wish that common area is bigger. We got a room in 5. Floor with a terrace overlooking the neigbourhood and we enyoyed it. Stuff was also very helpful and very fluent in English. One of the best hostels we have been to in whole Turkey. we came in for day, decided to stay for a week Best recommendations.

Really nice and friendly hosts, you feel welcome! Facilities were good: free towels, warm shower, a big kitchen to use, good balcony (on yhe fifth floor, room 13), You'll get free coffee/tea every morning, the laundry service was perfect and cheap (good dried clothing), WiFi was good.

The location was also perfect but for one thing: some streets around the hostel are some sort of a red light district. Therefore if you go to the hostel, skip those streets and walk tot the hostel by the "Tarlabaşi Blv." Street. A lady should not walk here on her own.

We had a wonderful stay at Chillout whilst we were in Istanbul. It’s in a great location, only a few minutes walk from Istiklal street. Super cheap. Friendly host, Mustafa made us coffee and omelettes every morning.

We stayed in the double room with the terrace. The terrace was great to sit out on, however, it was a bit dirty and could do with some cleaning! The bathrooms also got very hot as they had minimal ventilation. However, these definitely did not deter us whatsoever from the property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay (and recommend it to anyone).

Amazing hostel, very nice hot plate breakfast, nice atmosphere decorations and music, very central. very nice wiew from the terace from our room and spacious.

no elevator is common thing in historical buildings in city centers worldwide so we didnt mind it, but in general could be trouble for someone.

Located in a very colourful part of the city, the hostel has a small, fenced terrace at the street entrance, through which you pass to the bar area. This is also the reception where you check in. The terrace allows you to have breakfast in the open air, or chill with a beer in the evening, while watching Istanbul life at close quarters. For me, it was easily the most attractive part, and forms a place to socialise with the other guests. The staff are friendly, cooperative and have good English. The rooms are both dormitory type and private. They are clean and well organised. Toilets are shared, but well-maintained. The dorms have a locked area to store backpacks and personal items. All rooms have air-conditioning. Living overnight anywhere in a "city that never sleeps" risks sharing a neighbourhood with noisy nightclubs nearby, but I wasn't disturbed at all by loud music late at night. For the traveller, it is an excellent choice, with a laundry next door, well-priced local "bufet" type restaurant across the road, a bank card cash outlet and a juice bar less than a minute away. Breakfasts are bufet-style, with tea and coffee. The bar is well-stocked, and optional music by request.

The hostel is located in a historic part of Istanbul, where all the properties have "traditional" dimensions, and can feel a bit cramped, compared with more modern, purpose-built hotels, but they have done a good job with what they have.

Excellent location near Taksim metro hub. Excellent FREE buffet breakfast. Excellent hot showers. My dorm room was heated and had lockers etc. Overall a great hostel. Will definitely book again! :D BTW I am Australian, not Filipino ( I just happen to Live in Manila )

Very private room with everything I needed including a desk and balcony. Great value for money and fantastic breakfast.

Not the greatest atmosphere if that's what you're going for in a hostel. Everyone was nice and not uncomfortable but not the easiest to meet poeple.