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Reviews of Antique Hostel & Guesthouse

2 out of 5
Antique Hostel & Guesthouse
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 306 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jiaren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to attractions. Very convenient to public transportation. Good breakfast. Luggage storage prior to check-in and after check-out.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Hilmi on 12 Dec 2023
Thank you for choosing us

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money and great location. Staff very accommodating with various requests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Efe on 3 Nov 2023
Thank you for choosing us

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Efe on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks

6/10 Okay

costas eracli

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Vary uncomfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Berle on 23 Apr 2023
We saw it this subject and We will check it as soon as possible.

4/10 Poor

Nima, san diego

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heating was terrible. Breakfast bad. The wall is damaged and not fully painted. You can not allow using the kitchen during the day and night. The stair was not safe. The bathroom was clean but didn't have a bidet or water hose.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Efe on 5 Mar 2023
Hello,First of all thanks for choosing us. We don't provide kitchen and this information has already written on booking site. We just painted and fixed our heater system.Hope to see you again with us in the futureRegards.

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & comfortable. Small, but sufficient. Good shower. Reliable WiFi. Great location in nice neighbourhood, walking distance to all in Sultanahmet, ferry terminals & Galat Tower. Breakfast was filling, & the terrace had nice views, but a bit of background music would have made it more comfortable/improved the atmosphere. More of a guesthouse with dorms than a hostel (which wasn't a bad thing for us).
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Efe on 16 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Rooms were decent, clean. Annoyed that I booked separate rooms for my father and I and they we’re supposed to be identical but they ended up giving him a room with a single bed with a bunk which was not a good fit for him. After we asked about it they just shrugged it off and said it will still be the same price
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Efe on 1 Oct 2022
Hello Jessica.Thanks for choosing us. We want to see you again with us next time.Regards

10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Close to Blue Mosque
i stayed with my 3 daughters,, they like the hostel i choose becuase the location walking 2 minute to Blue Mosque . we have subuh praying in Blue mosque and the owner is always welcome Us and helps Us
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from Efe on 4 Sept 2022
Thanks you for your comment. we hope to see you again with us next time.

10/10 Excellent

Rudi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
solo traveler needs
this 2 time i stayed in Antique hostel.. for solo travel is help me so much.. this hostel location, clean . free breakfast.. and the owner always welcome you and help you feels like you are not alone
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Efe on 4 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for staying (2 timez) with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

2/10 Terrible

Takashi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Hilmi on 18 Jul 2022
Thank you for choosing us we hope to see you next time

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hostel in the old city of Istanbul
The antique hostel never disappoints, has a great view from their Terrace where a delicious Turkish breakfast is served consisting of cheese olives eggs some fresh herbs fruits accompanied by coffee or tea. I have stayed at this property before and will certainly stay here again when I am here in Istanbul. The staff more than accommodating happy to see me as a returning customer arrange for covid test and any extracurricular activities I may have needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Hilmi on 14 May 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards

4/10 Poor

Ayoub

The 4 bed dormitory was okay ! Tiny but you could sleep in peace . I liked the common area , you could go anytime you want . Staff were nice but a little cold but I guess that's the case all over İstanbul . Breakfast was weak , it can hold u up for 1h or so .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea Montserrat

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Hilmi on 26 Jan 2022
Thanks

2/10 Terrible

Abdirahman

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from berke on 19 Aug 2022
you made dormitory reservation instead of private room

8/10 Good

katty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was closer to Everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Berke on 29 Nov 2021
Thanks

6/10 Okay

Nader

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from Berke on 27 Sept 2021
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Breakfast, and terrace and roof views. Good, comfortable, matresses. Nice staff. Will go back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Hilmi on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you for choosing us we hope to see you next time

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is the best
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from berke on 10 Jun 2021
thank you for your comment

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous, Massachusetts

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was extremely helpful and there are a lots to do within walking by distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from Hilmi on 14 Jan 2021
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antique hostel an old friend
A amazing expirence, far beyond my expectations of simple budget hostel. Helpful friendly staff, delicious breakfast with see views from the rooftop Terrace. Convenient location close by all major attractions of The Old City. Would recommend to anyone looking for Budget accommodations in this part of Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Hilmi on 22 Nov 2020
i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antique hostel, a timeless place
LOVE IT !! Small hostel with private rooms and dorms. Centrally located walking distance to all major attractions in old part of the city. Clean comfortable rooms. Terrace restaurant and breakfast area. Attentive staff, helpful with any problems, and useful recommendations. Would recomend to any budget traveler looking for a centrally located accomadations for a holiday in Istanbul
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Hilmi on 22 Nov 2020
Thank you for your great comment. We do our best to make our guests happy and feel comfortable. Thank you again for such a high score! We will be glad to welcome you and your family in our hostel ! with respect

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy Budget Hostel for all ages of travelers
Small cozy hostel centrally located on quiet backstreet close to all major attractions in old city. Clean comfortable rooms with ensuite showers in private rooms. Friendly staff, helpful with recommendations for the surrounding area and for tours nearby. Breakfast terrace area offers sweeping views of the sea. Highly recommended for budget accomadations
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from Hilmi on 22 Nov 2020
We are very pleased that you have only positive memories of staying in our hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hidden gem, the Antique Hostel
Antique Hostel. Very nice small hostel, clean and well kept. A super friendly accommodating staff, from reception to the breakfast team. The hostel is conveniently located within easy walking distance of all major sites in the area of Sultan Ahmet. Close to the super clean modern tram line, where going one way you reach the Grand Bazaar , and going the other way just three stops away you reach the Spice Market. A rooftop terrace with sweeping views, and breakfast is served every day. Overall very comfortable affordable place, highly recommended as a good base from which to explore the city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Hilmi on 20 Nov 2020
We are very pleased that you have only positive memories of staying in our hostel. We do our best to make our guests happy and feel comfortable. Thank you again for such a high score! We will be glad to welcome you and your family in our hostel! with respect

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Modern conveniences at the Antique Hostel
Antique hostel located on quiet back street, close to main attractions of Istanbul Sultanhamet area. Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia a short walk away, tram stop 10-minute walk away. With restaurants shopping all in close proximately this is the perfect location. A great value for a afforadable hostel, with a seaview terrace where a breakfast is served every day. Helpful front desk staff, clean rooms with en-suite shower and toilet. The restaurant will be opening soon having closed due to covid shutdown. A perfect place from which to explore Istanbul. A great value for budget accommodations with the combination of dorm rooms, private doubles, triples and quads. Close by on the streets are convenience stores, shops and eating and drinking establishments. Overall I would certainly recommend this hostel to anybody looking for clean affordable accommodations. Top Notch staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from Hilmi on 16 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Akram, Istanbul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very close to lot of things. sultan ahmed, aya Sophia shoppjng and very close to water.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Berke on 27 Nov 2019
Thank you for your great comment. Next time we will be ready to accommadate you again

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place of stay
Friendly staff Clean rooms Taste breakfast Near to public transportation, taxi available usually Close to Topkapi museum Restaurants around
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Nacera

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Berke on 22 Oct 2019
We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unpleasantness & Disappointing
Stayed couple nights in the hostel, in the general dorm of six beds.. Honestly it was very discomfort to stay in that small room with six persons. Over all the stay in the dorm was very unpleasant & disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from HİLMİ on 20 Oct 2019
Thank you for the comment. You didint say abour our location, staff hospitality rooftop tertace buffet breakfast.. etc... this review is not Realiatic... ıt's not wise to just mention the room and give the worsT comment hopefully you will not choose us for your next booking

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location is only a few minutes walk from Blue mosque and other major sites plus lots of great restaurants nearby. The hotel is located on a quiet street too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Berke on 16 Oct 2019
Dear Andrea... thank you for choosing us

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Obviously you get what you pay for. I had conversations with other guests too who were nice. Staff were friendly and helpful and gave you things when requested. But... the room wasn't quite prepped for us ie insufficient beds made up, toilet smelly, bunk beds had steps missing making it difficult to rise up. Any complaints were dealt with and the breakfast was a good spread but didn't appeal to my fussy kids!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Artam on 3 Sept 2019
Thank you for your comment we will consider your complaints,

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Artam on 13 Aug 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

8/10 Good

Ploy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location hotel
Nice hostel just less than five minutes walk from Ayah Sophia and Blue Mosque very convenience to get around. Room was clean and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from berke on 4 Aug 2019
thank you for your comment

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great, people are kind and generous, i could store my bags without hassle, the breakfast offering which is included in the stay is gorgeous and delicious, the dining area is spectacular, there is a common area for lounging and doing work, and a delicious restaurant with a generous and friendly owner to eat at for dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from berke on 11 Jun 2019
thank you for comment

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Wonderful location close to Sultanahmet yet quiet. Rooms clean and functional. Staff friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from berke on 3 Jun 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good point was that it was near to everything. Room dirty, tired, bed linen was either ripped or very holey, and far too small for 2 people.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from arta on 13 May 2019
Thank you we provide everyday housekeeping service.

10/10 Excellent

July, Bronx, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Bathroom! Staff always cleaning, Breakfast was amazing! beautiful view from the terrance roof top ! great and friendly staff! amazing area, 2 min walk from Blue mosque and Hagia Sophia! easy transportation and city center!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from hilmi on 3 May 2019
We are very pleased that you have only positive memories of staying in our hotel. We do our best to make our guests happy and feel comfortable. Thank you again for such a high score! We will be glad to welcome you and your family in our hotel! with respect

2/10 Terrible

Paulina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Artam on 3 May 2019
She stayed only one night in economic single room.

6/10 Okay

MOHD SYAIFUL RIZAL

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from berke on 29 Apr 2019
thank you

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
So-so
The receptionist is not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from artam on 29 Apr 2019
thabks

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staffs, clean rooms and bathrooms, lovely terrace, nice breakfarst and tea. I will definitely stay again when coming back to Istanbul in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from artam on 14 Mar 2019
thank you for your great comment

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s very clean and over here helpful I like the location in the middle of everything
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from artam on 9 Mar 2019
thank you for your wonderful review and kind words. Very pleased with such reviews, when our guests have expressed kind and pleasant words to the hotel! Come and visit us many times! We will be happy to welcome you again. with respect

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from berke on 29 Apr 2019
Thank you for your great comment

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service in the property will really poor there were no lies in the room the window cleaning and they were charging is for the breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from berke on 6 Mar 2019
Hello, Are you sure you amde a comment to Antique Hostel Istanbul. because our breakfast is free of charge for our guests... Could you pls check it again.. Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Nothing really amazing, I wish there was, one Thing I was surprise of is Istanbul, a Cab out the airport Itakurt car be 40 or most 45 but out the Hostel is 70, prices very so much. I was disappointed about this. Please be careful with prices. For anything outside the Hostel. I understand every one wants to make an extra buck, but double is insane.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from artam on 29 Jan 2019
Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking the time to write such a nice review.We are happy to hear that you had a pleasant experience. i am glad that you enjoyed the rooms and found our staff welcoming.your reviews will be shared with entire team. We look forward to seeing you again during your next stay! Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Üzeyir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and cool
It was fantastic, cool, wonderful compared to other hostel and hotels. Rooms are very clean, tidy and price is reasonable more then others. This hostel has got a awesome sea scene at terrace. And transportation is quite easy, As well as the breakfast is tasty and delicious with fresh fruits, shower and toilet are also well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Berke on 16 Jan 2019
Dear Uzeyir First of all thank you for your great comment.

2/10 Terrible

Muhammad Ayyaz Anwar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Artam on 16 Jan 2019
Why you give us this comment we do not understand..

10/10 Excellent

Shazia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from artam on 30 Oct 2018
thank you and see you again

8/10 Good

Apawadee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Berke on 30 Oct 2018
Thabk you and see you next time