Nostalji Hostel

the showers were dirty and there are no blinds between the beds which is very uncomfortable. I also was trying to book the room online and they refused to give me their wifi password and told me to pay them more in cash. When i told them about the price that is on Hostelworld, they lowered the price but was still more than what says on the app. Do not let yourself be fooled and book it on the app.

Oh yes ! I loved it ! Authentic experience with people from many countries! The location is superb and for that price the value for money was great! They cook local food every day, breakfast and dinner - i enjoyed it. the lady at the reception was very friendly and good heart! the view from the terrace is also very nice! wifi was ok, I could upload the photos I was taking from the whole day, but not fullHD and 4k videos. reception was also crowded sometimes. The highlight was Osman - the hostel offers free yoga every night for 1 hour, with Osman!! I tried for the first time in my life and then I didn't miss a session.. Thank you guys for everything.. I will remember Istanbul!! 🫶

Nosalji could be a very good hostel. It is close to Taxim Square and the Metro to anywhere in Istanbul, although the very steep hill did tax my strength. The staff are hard-working and friendly, even though their English is basic. However it is let down by the depressing grey paint that seems to be everywhere and the dilapidated conditions of the bathroom facilities. In one toilet/shower cubicle I had to sit on the toilet while I showered and it was impossible to keep my towel dry. The dormitory rooms are certainly a good size but, so many pairs of bunk-beds are crammed in that their is barely room for our luggage. Because of the dilapidated state of all the floors, and the grey paint, the hostel feels grubby in spite ofr the hard work of the cleaning staff. Finally, breakfast. Nostalji Breakfast will not be a happy memory. It is very basic, no honey, no butter and because there is no butter, no knife either. I spread the cheese triangle and the marmalade with a fork. 3 half slices pf tomato, 3 slices of cucumber, 2 slices of bright pink "salami" and two hunks of bread. That is it. You will see signs for the Nostalji Cafe. This is a take-away menu for which you have to telephone! A barbecue, 3 times a week is advertised but never happened in the 13 days I spent there. I will thank the staff for doing their best in a very depressing building.