Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free parking is available on-site.

Does the property allow pets?

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property is not wheelchair accessible and does not provide specific accessibility features.

What is the location of the hostel in relation to key landmarks?

The hostel is located in Taksim, within a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue, and is approximately 1.6 km from Galata Tower and 1.8 km from the Bosphorus.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Nostalji Hostel in Istanbul

Average nightly price at Nostalji Hostel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$17
February	US$2,127
March	US$17
April	US$15
May	US$14
June	US$14
July	US$14
August	US$17
November	US$16
December	US$19

What guests think

Reviews of Nostalji Hostel are sharply mixed, with many praising the central Taksim location and very low prices, while others report persistent noise, smoke, overcrowding, and mismatches between posted photos and the on‑site experience.

Several reviews highlight a lively rooftop terrace and casual cafe, plus simple breakfasts or dinners. Cleanliness feedback is polarized, with repeated reports of unsanitary bathrooms, dirty or ripped bedding, pests, and bad odors. Service feels welcoming to many, though a few guests describe poor responsiveness, refund problems, or disruptive long‑term tenants. Expect a sociable hostel with widely variable standards.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

The rooftop terrace and small cafe provide social common space with city views. Some guests say facilities feel basic or strained, citing limited bathrooms and messy or underprepared installations.

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Milo

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great experience :) good location and friendly staff, bathrooms and bedrooms are okay for the price, I'm happy with what I paid and received warmth terrace with good service and nice view, I'd come back

10

Leila

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Thank you for the nostalji hostel for the good service..friendly staff.strategic location.affordable price..there is also simple breakfast and dinner...there is a small roof cafe.a place to hang out..with music on the roof..also thank you for the very friendly Indonesian staff named Ali Ridho..see you next time 🙏🙏🙏

10

Ali

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice experience. Really charming and cute place. Its terrace overlooking the city is impressive. Nice breakfast. Fantastic hospitality.

10

Leaila

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location central city view terrace food Servis is nice.very Cheap hostel Thanks

2

Carlos

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The worst place I have ever visited! It was like a refugee place! The beds so uncomfortable, noisy people with no respect at 2 am every day, smocking in the room (people paid a moth because they are refugees or something like that) the bathrooms were a nasty place, 1 toilette for 18 people!! . Please pay $2 dlls more and get a better and safety place. Don’t go there!! The pics are not real!

8

Laberíntica

10 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nostalji was cool, terrace space is great to meet other people and free dinners are so tasty excellent location and friendly staff might not be the most good looking place but for sure it's the cheapest!

10

Güliz

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Otelin mutevaziligi ve konum bakimindan oldukça güzel bir deneyimdi benim için guzelryuzlu personel 7/24 açık cafe si ile kebdinizi evinizde gibi hissedebileceğiniz gayet huzurlu bir ortam herkese tavsiye ederim

10

Tahir

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Güzel bir deneyim oldu diyebilirim hostele gitmeden önce korkularım vardı temizlik kimlerle kalacağım vb gibi ama öyle olmadı çalışanları çok cana yakındı hele teras cafe si muazzam diyebilirim salaş bir mekan çok güzel saat gece 03:00 kadar oturdum gitar çalan arkadaşlar geceye renk kattı iş için geldiğim bir bana tatil oldu

4

Neda

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and well disposed staff but the hostel is still in preparation and the installations were precarious and messy, but then again it was very cheap.

10

Behanam

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Being close to the city center and Taksim Square was very important to me, and Nostalgia Hostel solved this issue. In addition, the staff is nice and the terrace view is very beautiful. I recommend it for those looking for a short or long-term stay at an economical cost.

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Cleanliness

Highly inconsistent: many reviews cite very dirty bathrooms, ripped or dirty bedding, pests, and lingering odors, while a few report acceptable or good cleanliness.

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Begaiym

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This might have been one of the worst hostel experiences I have had. The female dorm room is nothing like in the pictures, it's very small and with people's suitcases there is barely space to walk. Not every bed has a plug, you might have to share it with the neighboring bed which might be taken, and no plugs in the common area as well. So if I didn't have my power bank I would have been screwed. The common area and the bathroom was very dirty. The shower and the toilet was in the same compartment, so the toilet was always wet. No toilet paper, no soap. The stuff didn't seem to care much if you have any issues or requests. I gave 2 stars for the location and the price. It's only 3-5 minutes away from Taksim square, and the price is really cheap. So if you need to stay close to the center and don't care much about comfort you can consider it.

2

Güven

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hier können keine Menschen schlafen. Das ist eine eckelhafte und dreckige Unterkunft!!! Bilder stimmen nicht

2

Fernando

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

the place is unsanitary, with bedbug infestation, dirty sheets, bathroom with visible sewage, no cleaning, high risk of contamination, I had to leave and look for another hostel, not even as a last resort, better to sleep on the floor of the airport which is cleaner

2

Diah

20 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So smell room for lady

2

Carlos

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The worst place I have ever visited! It was like a refugee place! The beds so uncomfortable, noisy people with no respect at 2 am every day, smocking in the room (people paid a moth because they are refugees or something like that) the bathrooms were a nasty place, 1 toilette for 18 people!! . Please pay $2 dlls more and get a better and safety place. Don’t go there!! The pics are not real!

10

David

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Everything went well during my stay. Their understanding of cleanliness and rules were impressive. I would love to stay again when I come back.

2

Yusuf

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Cleanliness is terrible. Ripped bedsheets, toilets rife with cockroaches, owner has been telling me for a month he will refund me though he has been beating round the bush. Photos are extremely misleading please stay away, I stayed for a day couldn't stand and left!

10

Mahsa

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a hostel I've stayed in before. Very clean, safe and very central. Thank you for your quality service.

2

Joshua

18 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

DO NOT COME TO THIS HOSTEL. They are allowing homeless people with government stipends to room here. Every room is loud at night and dirty. Homeless people are smoking in the halls all day and throughout the night. Lots of sick people. Other rooms are reserved for long stay tenants who are just as loud and noisy. Owners are lazy and do not clean anything. It is not safe. DO NOT COME HERE. If you are in Istanbul and need an affordable place to stay, there are plenty of other options.

2

Marziya

19 Jun 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

If there would be something worse than terrible I would put it! It is not worth even staying in Nostalji 1 hour. Bedding, bedroom, reception area is just source of decease. It was the worst experience ever. The property host even doesn’t will to talk and accept the complaints. Never try this hostel, photos don’t reflect the reality

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Rooms

Some guests find rooms comfortable or acceptable for the price, while others report noisy nights and smoke drifting into rooms.

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Begaiym

14 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

This might have been one of the worst hostel experiences I have had. The female dorm room is nothing like in the pictures, it's very small and with people's suitcases there is barely space to walk. Not every bed has a plug, you might have to share it with the neighboring bed which might be taken, and no plugs in the common area as well. So if I didn't have my power bank I would have been screwed. The common area and the bathroom was very dirty. The shower and the toilet was in the same compartment, so the toilet was always wet. No toilet paper, no soap. The stuff didn't seem to care much if you have any issues or requests. I gave 2 stars for the location and the price. It's only 3-5 minutes away from Taksim square, and the price is really cheap. So if you need to stay close to the center and don't care much about comfort you can consider it.

8

Milo

7 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

great experience :) good location and friendly staff, bathrooms and bedrooms are okay for the price, I'm happy with what I paid and received warmth terrace with good service and nice view, I'd come back

2

Diah

20 Oct 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

So smell room for lady

2

Carlos

20 Oct 2025

·

Stayed 4 nights

The worst place I have ever visited! It was like a refugee place! The beds so uncomfortable, noisy people with no respect at 2 am every day, smocking in the room (people paid a moth because they are refugees or something like that) the bathrooms were a nasty place, 1 toilette for 18 people!! . Please pay $2 dlls more and get a better and safety place. Don’t go there!! The pics are not real!

2

Merle

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

It's an absolute dive!!!

10

Mahir

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It is a very comfortable and nice hostel. I made good friends. I am quite satisfied with the rooms, private lockers and service thank you.

10

Thomas

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good employees, good food, great location, comfortable room, I loved it.

10

Can

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room, location and price are quite acceptable. I had a good experience as always in this hostel where I have stayed before.

10

Alex

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed in hostels in other countries before. I've seen better places but considering the price, location and Istanbul it's a very reasonable hostel.

2

Joshua

18 Dec 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

DO NOT COME TO THIS HOSTEL. They are allowing homeless people with government stipends to room here. Every room is loud at night and dirty. Homeless people are smoking in the halls all day and throughout the night. Lots of sick people. Other rooms are reserved for long stay tenants who are just as loud and noisy. Owners are lazy and do not clean anything. It is not safe. DO NOT COME HERE. If you are in Istanbul and need an affordable place to stay, there are plenty of other options.

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Service

Many guests describe welcoming, friendly staff and management, but a few report poor responsiveness, refund issues, or being asked to leave.

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10

Hussam

23 Dec 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great staff and Management. Thanks Noah. Thanks Rashad, and thanks to Abdulla 😃

8

Milo

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great experience :) good location and friendly staff, bathrooms and bedrooms are okay for the price, I'm happy with what I paid and received warmth terrace with good service and nice view, I'd come back

10

Leila

24 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Thank you for the nostalji hostel for the good service..friendly staff.strategic location.affordable price..there is also simple breakfast and dinner...there is a small roof cafe.a place to hang out..with music on the roof..also thank you for the very friendly Indonesian staff named Ali Ridho..see you next time 🙏🙏🙏

8

Laberíntica

10 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nostalji was cool, terrace space is great to meet other people and free dinners are so tasty excellent location and friendly staff might not be the most good looking place but for sure it's the cheapest!

10

Güliz

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Otelin mutevaziligi ve konum bakimindan oldukça güzel bir deneyimdi benim için guzelryuzlu personel 7/24 açık cafe si ile kebdinizi evinizde gibi hissedebileceğiniz gayet huzurlu bir ortam herkese tavsiye ederim

10

rohail

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good service overall

2

Yusuf

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Cleanliness is terrible. Ripped bedsheets, toilets rife with cockroaches, owner has been telling me for a month he will refund me though he has been beating round the bush. Photos are extremely misleading please stay away, I stayed for a day couldn't stand and left!

4

Neda

1 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and well disposed staff but the hostel is still in preparation and the installations were precarious and messy, but then again it was very cheap.

10

Behanam

11 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Being close to the city center and Taksim Square was very important to me, and Nostalgia Hostel solved this issue. In addition, the staff is nice and the terrace view is very beautiful. I recommend it for those looking for a short or long-term stay at an economical cost.

4

Ainis

11 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

They returned the money and threw me out of the apartments just because I did hair transplantation. Suddenly, my place was reserved for someone else. Not pretty.

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Location

Widely praised for a central location near Taksim and easy access to the city center.

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Begaiym

14 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This might have been one of the worst hostel experiences I have had. The female dorm room is nothing like in the pictures, it's very small and with people's suitcases there is barely space to walk. Not every bed has a plug, you might have to share it with the neighboring bed which might be taken, and no plugs in the common area as well. So if I didn't have my power bank I would have been screwed. The common area and the bathroom was very dirty. The shower and the toilet was in the same compartment, so the toilet was always wet. No toilet paper, no soap. The stuff didn't seem to care much if you have any issues or requests. I gave 2 stars for the location and the price. It's only 3-5 minutes away from Taksim square, and the price is really cheap. So if you need to stay close to the center and don't care much about comfort you can consider it.

8

Milo

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great experience :) good location and friendly staff, bathrooms and bedrooms are okay for the price, I'm happy with what I paid and received warmth terrace with good service and nice view, I'd come back

10

Davut

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I come as someone who loves Istanbul very much. I have had hostel experiences before. Nostalji is one of the best hostels that I’ve stayed in due to the location.

8

Laberíntica

10 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nostalji was cool, terrace space is great to meet other people and free dinners are so tasty excellent location and friendly staff might not be the most good looking place but for sure it's the cheapest!

10

Güliz

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Otelin mutevaziligi ve konum bakimindan oldukça güzel bir deneyimdi benim için guzelryuzlu personel 7/24 açık cafe si ile kebdinizi evinizde gibi hissedebileceğiniz gayet huzurlu bir ortam herkese tavsiye ederim

10

Thomas

8 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good employees, good food, great location, comfortable room, I loved it.

10

Mahsa

4 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's a hostel I've stayed in before. Very clean, safe and very central. Thank you for your quality service.

10

Behanam

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Being close to the city center and Taksim Square was very important to me, and Nostalgia Hostel solved this issue. In addition, the staff is nice and the terrace view is very beautiful. I recommend it for those looking for a short or long-term stay at an economical cost.

10

Can

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room, location and price are quite acceptable. I had a good experience as always in this hostel where I have stayed before.

10

Alex

6 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed in hostels in other countries before. I've seen better places but considering the price, location and Istanbul it's a very reasonable hostel.

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Dining

Breakfast and simple dinners are mentioned positively, and several guests enjoyed the terrace cafe.

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Milo

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

great experience :) good location and friendly staff, bathrooms and bedrooms are okay for the price, I'm happy with what I paid and received warmth terrace with good service and nice view, I'd come back

10

Leila

24 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Thank you for the nostalji hostel for the good service..friendly staff.strategic location.affordable price..there is also simple breakfast and dinner...there is a small roof cafe.a place to hang out..with music on the roof..also thank you for the very friendly Indonesian staff named Ali Ridho..see you next time 🙏🙏🙏

10

Ali

4 May 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Nice experience. Really charming and cute place. Its terrace overlooking the city is impressive. Nice breakfast. Fantastic hospitality.

10

Leaila

26 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Location central city view terrace food Servis is nice.very Cheap hostel Thanks

8

Laberíntica

10 Dec 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Nostalji was cool, terrace space is great to meet other people and free dinners are so tasty excellent location and friendly staff might not be the most good looking place but for sure it's the cheapest!

10

Güliz

14 Nov 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Otelin mutevaziligi ve konum bakimindan oldukça güzel bir deneyimdi benim için guzelryuzlu personel 7/24 açık cafe si ile kebdinizi evinizde gibi hissedebileceğiniz gayet huzurlu bir ortam herkese tavsiye ederim

10

Tahir

24 Jun 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

Güzel bir deneyim oldu diyebilirim hostele gitmeden önce korkularım vardı temizlik kimlerle kalacağım vb gibi ama öyle olmadı çalışanları çok cana yakındı hele teras cafe si muazzam diyebilirim salaş bir mekan çok güzel saat gece 03:00 kadar oturdum gitar çalan arkadaşlar geceye renk kattı iş için geldiğim bir bana tatil oldu

10

Thomas

8 May 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

Good employees, good food, great location, comfortable room, I loved it.

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Nostalji Hostel

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Basic Shared Dormitory (Women Only)

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