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Windrose Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Taksim Square

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Discover the vibrant atmosphere of Windrose Hostel, situated close to Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop terrace, explore the library, or unwind at the bar with free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of express check-in and luggage storage for a seamless stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

City Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, Balcony

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom)

Standard Single Room, Balcony (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Shared Bathroom) | Living area

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Single Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Classic Triple Room (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (Shared Bathroom)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Map
Katip Mustafa Çelebi mah. Billurcu sokak, Mücadele çikmazi no.5 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34433

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Taksim Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dolmabahçe Palace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Galata Tower - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 5 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 16 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Avam Kahvesi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cokolâda Beyoğlu - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪City Center Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meyhane İstanbul Teras - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Novas Hagiasophia - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Windrose Hostel

Hostel near Taksim Square
Located close to Galata Tower and Dolmabahçe Palace, Windrose Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and a 24-hour front desk
  • Barbecues, multilingual staff and free newspapers
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, bidets and soap
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, communal kitchens and full-sized fridge/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Secured, uncovered valet parking on site (TRY 80 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Secured, uncovered extended parking on site (TRY 80 per night)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: TRY 50 for adults and TRY 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a provincial park
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately TRY 50 for adults and from TRY 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: TRY 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Valet parking fee: TRY 80 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered extended parking fee: TRY 80 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Windrose Istanbul
Windrose Hostel Istanbul
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Windrose Hostel Istanbul
Windrose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Windrose Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Windrose Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Windrose Hostel?

Self-parking is available for a fee. Valet parking is available for TRY 80 per day. Extended parking is available for TRY 80 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Windrose Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Windrose Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Windrose Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of TRY 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Windrose Hostel located?

Located in Taksim, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Taksim Square, Dolmabahçe Palace and Galata Tower. Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar are also within 3 mi (5 km). Taksim Station is only a 5-minute walk and Findikli Station is 10 minutes.

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