I loved Orient Hostel. I was picked up at the airport, on time, by the Hostel's van. The hostel itself was very busy, in a good way. I met tons of world travelers and different nationalitied individuals at the hostel's roof top BAR. The staff was incredible, the front desk on their game. The location, the people, the price. Just... More

Stayed here for a few nights over the peak months of summer 2010 & it was extremely chaotic -- this probably is the busiest hostel I've ever been to. The lobby is too small for the amount of people they try to accomodate. I guess that's just goes to show how popular this hostel is to travelers. The price point... More

Very nice people..helpful ... the hostel is in the city centrum. Service - very good More

The hostel is in a great location, rooms are cozy and clean, beds are comfortable, and the price is ridiculous compared to what you can get here. The real value of the hostel is the facilities (great view from terrace, 2 bars, good breakfast, clean bathrooms), but mainly the staff itself. The guys are more than friendly and helpful, they... More

Orient Hostel is the perfect place to stay in Istanbul; it is the place where I came back all the time with emotion and pleasure. Why I keep returning here YEAR BY YEAR? I can say there are reasons more emotional that rational… here I found the place where I felt myself, here I found friends ready to give a... More

stayed at orient hostel for 4 days while visiting istanbul for the first time. the location is ieasy to find, and a great location as on a nice street with bars and restaurants. the staff very very friendly as soon as you enter the building, had many questions during my stay there and they were more than happy to answer... More

Nice hostel, has cafe and rooftop terrace-- enjoyed the staff too! Beer on draft, good food, 24 hour reception, helpful for tours and such. Clean bathrooms, warm bedrooms, even got upgraded from 30 bed mixed dorm to an 8 person all female for free! Truly enjoyed my stay here! More

We ended our 6 month overland trip across central Asia here. We had no prebooking and it was August - No problem - they got us a double room. Choice of dormitory,single, twin and double room. Staff were magnificent and helped us plan and book our way down half of Turkey whilst also keeping us fed and watered (and wine... More

Unfortunately I've just returned early from my trip to Istanbul due to UK public sector strikes. Staff at this hostel were extremely helpful and speak good English (they even helped us re-arrange our flights). Rooms were clean and functional for a very reasonable price. The hostel is in a great location for all the historical sites of Istanbul but if... More