Bucoleon by Cheers

Location was great. Room was comfortable although no towel rail. It is not obvious on booking but the accommodation is spread over 3 properties near to each other. We were across the quiet road from the building where breakfast was served which meant it was quite. Breakfast was a set plate every morning so you knew what to expect plus tea & coffee.

I liked how friendly the hosts were. They do their best to make their guests comfortable. Beds were comfortable. Location is amazing. Breakfast was good and it is Turkish breakfast.

The staff were super friendly and kind, and always happy - Kay in particular was always helpful & has excellent English. Great breakfast. The rooms & bathroom are really really clean - this hostel has a superb cleaner! I was in the female dorm which is bright, spacious, nicely decorated & feels secure. The beds are comfy, & they have nice crisp white bed linen & warm duvets (perfect in winter).

I had a great stay at Bucoleon by Cheers hostel in Istanbul. The location is excellent, right in the heart of the Sultanahmet district, just a short walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The hostel has a bar and a common area where guests can relax and socialize. The rooms are spacious and clean and there is a breakfast buffet served every morning. The staff at Bucoleon by Cheers are friendly and helpful, and they really go out of their way to make sure that guests have a good time. Jay, in particular, was great at organizing activities for everyone, and he always made sure that there was something to do. I would definitely recommend Bucoleon by Cheers hostel to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Istanbul. It is a great value for the price, and the staff and facilities are top-notch.

Murat (who worked reception during the day), was welcoming and would go out of his way to help you, whether it be something regarding your room, booking a tour, making your way round the city or even in my case trying to retrieve your phone from the taxi you left it in. He was willing to always do what he could to make your stay the best it could be. Jay (the nightly bartender), would always put in the extra effort to make the bar area an enjoyable, fun and social area to be each night. Encouraging games and hosting karaoke, making an environment where lone travelers could commingle. Jay himself also brought a great personality and energy to the bar and was incredibly easy to talk to and get along with. Would recommend this hostel to anyone visiting Istanbul.