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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.
Here is a video of Galata West Hostel. The video gives you a better understanding of what you can expect.
• 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.
Address: Bereketzade Mahallesi, Bereketzade Cami Sk. 3, Istanbul (İstanbul), Istanbul Province, Turkey
Distance to city center: 2.4 km
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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