My boyfriend and I stayed at this hostel based on the reviews here and on Hostel World. We booked a double room with a private bathroom. Although the staff were nice, the bedroom was very damp, mouldy and dark ( no windows), awful mattress and linen did not fit the bed! The bathroom was equally as disappointing. Toilet was smelly,... More

I stayed in this hostel for 4 nights in the 25 beds dorm and I enjoyed it very much. Of course this is not a place for people who seek luxury, it is basic and you receive what you pay for. The location is very close to Ayasofia and the Blue Mosque, Actually it is just behind Ayasofia and I... More

This place isnt for any type of princesses thats for sure. Its one of the cheapest on the street thats one of its good points. If your traveling as a couple and your on quite a budget then its pretty ideal if you book into one of the double rooms (not the one on the ground floor its ridiculously loud... More

This was our last stop after traveling through Europe all summer, and basically the only reason we didn't switch hostels was because we were too weary from traveling. The place is disgusting. The bathrooms are unbearable. We walked into our bedroom to find a stray cat asleep. I also brought bedbugs back to the States with me. A miserable experience,... More

Mavi Guesthouse is made by Ali, who welcomed us with tea and loads of amazingly useful information on Istanbul and the whole of Turkey. He put us in contact with all the right people to make make sure we had a fantastic seamless trip around the coast of Turkey. The gueshouse is clean and basic, exactly what we were looking... More

Located in a top spot, great cheap rooms and the best service!! Ali helped us plan our Turkey trip and pre booked majority of it for us. We compared his prices to other travel places, and he comes in about 20/30% cheaper - for real!! A genuine guy who really helped us out and knows every detail of Turkey!! More

I have stayed here a few times, in the top big dorm (super cheap), and in a private room (mmm...comfy bed). It is a good building, just a stone throw away from the center of everything here.. What is always the most important thing for me is hospitality, and it is to be found here. The owner goes out of... More

Ali, the owner at Mavi guesthouse, is one of the nicest people ive met. He will advise you with his knowledge of Turkey, get you the best deals he can possibly can (sometime doesnt even take a commisson), or just simply talk about life! Well situated in the heart of old Istanbul. Julia More

The location could not possibly be better. The breakfast was good. The owner, cannot remember his name, was really helpful and friendly. The big dorm on the roof was comfortable and nice. More