Galata West Hostel, Istanbul

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Galata West Hostel is run by young local people who speak excellent English and have great service attitude. The hostel has a homey feel with many guests socialising in common areas during meal times, unlike at most other hostels in Istanbul.

The Location

The hostel is located less than five minutes away from the famous Galata Tower (there is a fee to go up the tower and enjoy the panoramic view of the entire Istanbul). The hostel is slightly hard to find, as its entrance is very small and there is no clear signage on the exterior of the building pointing to this hostel. Guests also have to climb a long and steep rocky road to get up to the hostel. However, the central location of this hostel more than makes up for this slight inconvenience.

There are few shops in the hostel's area, but guests can easily walk ten minutes to the famous Taksim Street, which has all kinds of shops for every need.

Guests can also walk twenty minutes to cross the Galata Bridge and get to the Eminonu side for more restaurants, ferry terminals, and other tourist attractions.

Rooms and Bathrooms

Rooms are spacious and clean. Beds are large and comfortable. The rooms are heated centrally by two large heaters in the winter, and guests can open the windows for ventilation.

There is a single en suite cubicle bathroom shared by all guests staying in the room, so guests may have to queue up for showers. The showers are clean and spacious. Bathrooms are also well heated by a single heater. However, the hot shower in the bathroom is inconsistent, and it is difficult to get a warm shower; this may be a problem to guests who need warm showers, especially during the winter.

Free towels are provided, but shower gel is not.

Common Spaces

The hostel has two large lounge with comfortable seats and sofas. Many guests utilise the area for socialising and doing work on their laptop. Wi-Fi is provided for free, and has excellent connection speeds.

There is a small kitchen area for guests to use, but there are no stoves for cooking -- guests can only cook using the microwave provided. There is also a shared communal fridge for guests.

Summary

Galata West Hostel is perfect for guests who would like to stay near the Galata Tower, within walking distance of both Taksim and Eminonu. The friendly culture and reasonable prices of the hostel make it a good choice for guests who seek a well-rounded hostel.
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Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
Galata West Hostel, Istanbul
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C. Willy
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Mar 18, 2019

Description

Galata West Hostel is located in the heart of Istanbul just next to the Galata Tower, between the entertainment and nightlife center Taksim and the old city center Sultanahmet. Our hostel is central, cheap and comfortable. We are pleased to welcome all backpackers, travelers, hikers and bikers.

We have improved our hostel with regular renovations since we opened 5 years ago, all to make our guests feel as satisfıed as possible and keep the hostel up to date.

We have a rooftop terrace with a unique view over the Galata Tower on one hand and Saint Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Beyazit Tower and the Gol Galata West Hostel is located in the heart of Istanbul just next to the Galata Tower, between the entertainment and nightlife center Taksim and the old city center Sultanahmet. Our hostel is central, cheap and comfortable. We are pleased to welcome all backpackers, travelers, hikers and bikers.

FACILITIES

Free Breakfast between 8:30-10:00. It includes tea, coffee, fresh bread, strawberry jam, chocolate, cheese, butter and honey
Free Coffee and Tea
Free Internet Access (WI-FI)
Free PC use
Clean and fresh Sheets, Pillow and Blanket cases

24 hours Reception
24 hours Hot Water
Fully equipped Guest Kitchen
Washing Machine/Dryer

Terrace Cafe
Free Safe Deposit Box
Free Airport Transfer for Groups
City and Travel Information

ROOMS

Our capacity is 42 beds:
3 x Double Private Ensuite (private shower and toilet)
3 x Double Private Room with shared bathroom
2 x 2 Bed Private Room with shared bathroom
1 x 4 Bed Female Dorm with shared bathroom
4 x 4 Bed Mixed Dorm with shared bathroom
1 x 6 Bed Mixed Dorm with shared bathroom

CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT

Check in: 12:00 a.m.
Check out: 10:00 a.m.

Please contact us regarding your arrival time.

PAYMENT and CANCELLATION POLICY

We accept both cash and credit card upon arrival for payment of balance. -%3 service charge will be added to the bill when using credit cards-

Please note that any cancellations must be notified directly to the hostel at least 48 hours in advance of your scheduled arrival date, unless otherwise stated in the hostel’s conditions. In the event of a no-show, the total of the first night’s accommodation will be charged to your credit card. If you cancel any individual night of your reservation, then the deposit for that night will not be refunded or transferred.

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Location and Contact

Location

• DIRECTIONS FROM ATATURK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
• Take a metro from Airport in the direction of Aksaray.
• Get off the metro at Zeytinburnu. (Zeytinburnu is the interchange station to tram line)
• Take the tram from Zeytinburnu in the direction of Kabatas
• Get off the tram at Karakoy.
• From Karakoy station it is just a little walk to the hostel. From the tram station walk up through the Kemeralti street and turn left to Bankalar Street. This is a street where mainly capital banks are. Continue until you get to the split where there are two streets called Sair Ziya Pasa and Okcu Musa. Take the street Okcu Musa, which is on your left. Continue up this road, you will see that it will go uphill. After the mosque, you will see on your right there is a small dead end road, where you will see a neon light which says GALATA WEST. There is a door to enter the hostel. If you arrive during the night the door will be closed. Just ring the bell and we will open it for you.
• DIRECTIONS FROM SABIHA GOKCEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TAKSIM
• Take a Havatas Private Shuttle Bus from the airport.
• Get off the bus at the last stop, Taksim Square.
• Take a metro from Taksim Square to Sishane.
• After get off the metro at Sishane, walk through the direction of Kasimpasa and use the Refik Saydam Caddesi exit to get out. From there it is just a little walk to the hostel. Walk down through the Refik Saydam street until you get to the split where there are two streets called Buyuk Hendek and Okcu Musa. Take the street Okcu Musa, which is on your right. Continue on this road, you will see that it will go downhill. On the second left you will see there is a small dead end road, where you will see a neon light which says GALATA WEST. There is a door to enter the hostel. If you arrive during the night the door will be closed. Just ring the bell and we will open it for you.
• From Taksim Square walking is also an another option. It will take 30 minto get our hostelfromTaksim Sqaure by walking. You can walk through the Istiklal Street all the way.
• Or take a taxi from Taksim Square to our hostel.
• SECOND WAY TO COME TO GALATA WEST HOSTEL FROM SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORT
• Take the bus E10 from the airport.
• Get off the bus at the last stop, Kadikoy.
• Take a ferry from Kadikoy to Karakoy.
• From Karakoy station it is just a little walk to the hostel. From the ferry station walk up through the Kemeralti street and turn left to Bankalar Street. This is a street where mainly capital banks are. Continue until you get to the split where there are two streets called Sair Ziya Pasa and Okcu Musa. Take the street Okcu Musa, which is on your left. Continue up this road, you will see that it will go uphill. After the mosque, you will see on your right there is a small dead end road, where you will see a neon light which says GALATA WEST. There is a door to enter the hostel. If you arrive during the night the door will be closed. Just ring the bell and we will open it for you.

Map

Map

Address: Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bereketzade Cami Sk. 3, Istanbul (İstanbul), Istanbul Province, Turkey

Distance to city center: 2.4 km

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Website

Website Galata West Hostel Istanbul (if you know the URL of their website, let us know and we'll add it)
Phone Number: +905541505725 / +90 555 22 31 772
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Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Lockers in Rooms

Safe Deposit Box

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Airport Pickup

24 Hour Security

ATM

Air Conditioning

Board Games

Clothes Dryer

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Currency Exchange

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

TV

Videogames

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Checkout: 10:00 (10 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Maximum Stay: 1 month

Minimum Stay: 2 nights

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

Female Dorm Only

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