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Reviews of Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location

Tel Sokak, No:26, Beyoglu, 34433 Istanbul, Turkey

#1692 of 2,507 hotels in Istanbul

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Review score

Based on 715 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 16 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upper bunk bed is a little hard to climb

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    8.0
    I recomment it, if you want to pay low, but be satisfied for 1 night
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could be cleaner! specially floor and the chairs and tables on the balcony

    Considering the price, it was acceptable. Breakfast was good as well.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No AC and it was really hot in the room because it's on the top floor.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    8.0
    Friendly ambiance.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some noise of people coming from outside on the ground floor. First night I stay on third floor and it was fine.

    Staff was so friendly and always compliance of any need whenever needed. Breakfast was good and you can also cook for yourself. Property is around 5 minute walk from Istiklal street and lot restaurants and stores around the hostel. Note: photo attached is taken from the hostel’s open air space where guests sit, eat and chill.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    I had everything I needed: great location, helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, tasty breakfast. Thank you☺

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2025

    7.0
    My solo review.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place could do with a proper spring clean and there has to be regular reminders to clean up in the kitchen. On one occasion, the water stopped working for the whole day and they were still taking bookings which didn't make and no refund given to customers who stayed that night which shows lack of customer service. The toilets could do with ventilation.

    The location is in a good place, access to a lot of transport links, plenty of stores and supermarkets around. The wifi works well and it has good kitchen facilities for cooking. Has a good number of toilets and showers, didn't have to wait long to use them and common room/lounge was a great vibe. The staff are very friendly and easy to talk to and the place itself has a cool feeling about it. The place also felt safe.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    8.0
    Recommended for a couple of nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My bed didn't have a source of light. The terrace is ok, although I wouldn't say it qualifies as a working space, I mean, a decent working space is required in modern times and way of life.

    The staff👍 Location🥇 A good breakfast was included in my stay via Booking🙏 Comfy bed, shower is good and clean and there's two of them, clean toilets. For me what's important is a spacious locker 🛅 Nice!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    8.0
    A very pleasant stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would say the working place (on the balcony only) is a bit limited. The mattress for my bed (female dorm) is collapsing in the middle.

    You can tell that the facilities r not perfectly new but the hosts r doing a great job in maintaining them clean. I really like my bed since it offers great privacy and storage space. The breakfast on the balcony among the cats is great!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    8.0
    Very strategic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact of the room door is a bit unsafe.

    The location and price. The staff is also nice. They also provide breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location- close bus station from airport (SG-2), ferry from Kabatas, to old center by walk. Perfect breakfast (fruits, vege, omelette, etc.). Room was clean, comfy and with balcony, 2 shared bathrooms was enought, hair-dryer and bath soap available. Open terrace and calm location with bars and restaurants around.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    It was a good experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mosquitoes

    Location is good. Istiklal street is very busy and this hostel inside the street provides a calmness. Metro access is only 10 minutes walk. The staff is helping.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no coffee for breakfast.

    Staff was very kind and let to check in early. Good choice of food for breakfast. Good location very close to all the shops but at the same time hidden away just enough to avoid the noise from busy streets.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2025

    7.0
    Good place, didn’t like the other guests.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like how thin the walls were… Some of the other traveler’s be had a tendency of speaking late at night and coming in late, and with thin walls that was noticeable. Wasn’t even the people in the same room as me, just people that lived on the same floor as me.

    I liked the location and the staff, espcially the staff! They were so nice!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good stay and comfortable with staffs everything was nice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    8.0
    Great hostel close to all amenities in Tasmin
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dormitory room I was sleeping in had limited space

    Great location close to main shopping area Good buffet breakfast Free Turkish tea all day Reasonably comfortable bed Privacy curtain on bed for sleeping Light/Power socket on bedside wall Lockers in room (own padlock required) Ok Toilet/Shower facilities near by Towel provided

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    near to my target point

    as a point good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The common area could be better to make easier for people to socialize and meet.

    Location is very central and easy to go around from here. Breakfast is really good considering the price for a bed! rooms and bathrooms are clean.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2025

    9.0
    Nice youth hostel with private room and breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing for this price we cannot have everything

    The room, the balcony, the bed, the table, the breakfast included... The location close to the metro...

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good, the staff very nice, the breakfast local and fresh

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and breakfast was awsome

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice youth hostel with dormatory and private room Good basic breakfast included

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hair dryer didn’t work

    The location was very good you can easily go to taksim and the stuff was very helpful . I stayed at female room and I was happy with my choice

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold social atmosphere

    Best location and convenience ،breakfast

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2025

    8.0
    Friendly Atmosphere, Great for Solo Travelers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was some construction within the hostel, which made the space feel a little congested at times.

    This hostel has nice staff who are friendly and always willing to help. The breakfast is good, offering a variety of options to start your day. It's especially great for solo travelers, with a welcoming atmosphere and easy opportunities to meet people. The location is also excellent, making it convenient for exploring the local area and accessing nearby attractions. Overall, it provides a comfortable and friendly environment for anyone traveling alone

    Stayed in February 2025

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