Stayed at Sinbad hostel twice - 2006 and 2007. Rooms weren't nice, simple 6 bed dormitory with almost no equipment. Bathroom was in terrible condition, only cold water. OK, now some warm words... hostel is situated in perfect location, just a few steps from Blue Mosque. Althought conditions weren't good at all, I must say I quite like my stay... More

So we stayed in the Sinbad Hostel for 3 nights. Let's start with the good things: The breakfast is good, we didn't got an egg anywhere else and the view from the terrace was nice. We slept in a dorm and the size of the room was okay. What we didn't like: The WC is soo narrow. It was nearly... More

This place was awful! Noisy and busy and unfriendly. The guy who served us when we arrived was such a jerk (we would have walked out but everywhere was full), and we genuinely thought he might have been drunk (didn't answer our questions properly, laughed at us when we asked what time was checkout). My bed had dirt in it... More

I stayed twice in this hostel in istanbul. one time back in 2003 and it was not peak season so hostel was OK - somehow clean and taken care of. But, unfortunately i came back in 2011 and all toilets were disgusting. I just didn't want to take a shower or enter any toilet in any floor. Breakfast is taken... More

i reserved the dorm beds by phone and email. but when i reached, the owner was courteous but gave us tripple room. there was a bit of uneasiness but it worked. the free breakfast was nice at the roof top in march, with a nice view of the marmara sea. the proximity to hagia sophia, topkapi, and other places makes... More

It is located near Blue Mosque just walking from 5 minute. You can make your travel within only 10 minute around from here. This is old hostel, but clean enough : you should know that this hostel is 10 years old and 10 euro per one night. Despite of that, air conditioner and heater is furnished, 24 hour hot shower... More

Please Read This Message.. This used to be a great Hostel a few years back, the only thing you want, is a clean room and friendly service, and thats the complete opposite we recieved. If you are crazy and out of your mind and do decide to stay here, make sure you check your room and showers ect ect As... More

If you walk from sultan ahmet tram station just 5~10min,you can see this hostel.It is in the center of historical place,so very close to go hagia sopia,blue mosque,tocapi palace,basilica cistern,grand bazaar.Rooms are very worm and clean.They give anyone 2 clean linen sheets for bed by free. Free wifi even you can use in your room.When you go back to international... More

If you are looking for a budget-friendly and hospitable location to stay while traveling around Istanbul, this is definitely the place to go. It's right by the most famous and beautiful sites in Istanbul - The Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, the Grand Bazaar, and so on. The staff is friendly and the price is amazing - you even get breakfast,... More