I had an amazing stay at Windrose! The location is perfect near Taksim Square, restaurants and night life next door opened 24/7. It was super easy to reach the Historic town as well! Room very comfy with great A/C and balcony, everything super clean. Small but convenient common kitchen and living room. The staff was incredibly nice to me, I was having a bad day and they totally cheered me up, gave me a very comfy room and were very useful to help me plan my trip. Thanks a lot guys!!

I felt more in a hotel than in a hostel and didn’t get to meet any fellow travelers so not the best option for a solo backpacker to mingle, but I think the hostel was just quiet so not their fault!

The staff were all extremely freindly and even gave me suggestions on where to visit and how to get about the city at the best price, the street on which it sits is like a little communal hub, everyone sits outside at night having a good time. It was excellent. Within a short walk from convenience stores, Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and Istiklal Metro line, offers great facillities, nice warming environment in the lounge (has a guitar and chessboard for entertainment)

The only thing I would mention is there was a small hole/tear on the blanket for my bed but it wasnt something i saw to complain about as it did not bother me atall

Very friendly staff, comfy beds with lots of storage space, central location.

Perfect location, between Taksim and Cihangir. Heating in room (we were there in winter) and hot water all day. Stuff friendly and willing to help. Seemed clean enough. Kitchen on the ground floor was well equipped and cozy, very nice for preparing a breakfast.

There was a smell from the sewage in the bathroom. Stuff tried to fix this, but it didn't work. Fortunately, it was bearable with an open bathroom window.

I stayed in this hostel for 13 days. It is located near Istiklal Street and is close to the supermarket and restaurants. The manager is respectful and helped me get to know the places. Also, the receptionist Tugba helped me a lot with my schedule for tourist places. She is respectful and kind, and the evening receptionist is very excellent. The hostel is safe and very clean. I highly recommend it. 👌 hope to see you again soon .

It was amazing!! First off, the place was very clean. when you enter the hotel it smells wonderfully clean. The gentleman who cleans the place was very attentive-he was cleaning the bathrooms and kitchen daily and helped us out with our laundry. Secondly, The location is ver central .The staff is super lively and great to talk about Turkey. great company when hanging out in the common area. Lastly, the beds at this hostel are very soft, rooms are large and spaced out. Great big kitchen for cooking meals/ making coffee and tea. The location is very close to several markets and taksim square-but also tucked into a nice quiet street. Thank you so much for an amazing stay in Istanbul.

Ozan the host and reception staff is very helpful, polite and kind with everything. He will make sure that you are comfortable with everything during your stay. Place is cleaned everyday. Location is next to Taksim Square (the city centre on the European side) which is another very good point of this hostel. Toilets are also very nice. Good hot showers and there are 2 washrooms so you will not have to wait for longer times. There is also a nice kitchen where you can cook your own food. Next to the hostel there are Supermarkets, restaurants, barber shops, and basically everything that you need.

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All just fine, satisfying our needs. Nothing luxorious, but clean and maintained.

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The hostel was great. I was a solo female traveler and was a bit concerned on where to stay. I booked a single room with a shared bathroom and it was absolutely comfortable and safe. The room is clean and cosy. There was a bed, a table with a chair and a big mirror. It was quite warm in the room but the staff could also provide with an additional blanket which is great. The staff was super friendly and polite. The location is also great as it's close to all the Taksim places, restaurants, cafes and the tram starion is around 15 minutes walk.

My experience at this Istanbul hostel was outstanding, largely due to the welcoming staff, especially Hervé, who went above and beyond to make me feel at home. The hostel's location right on Istiklal Avenue was incredibly convenient, allowing for easy exploration of the city. The icing on the cake was the flawless Wi-Fi, ensuring a seamless stay. I can't recommend it enough for a warm and comfortable stay in Istanbul.