Ivy Hostel Cafe

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1 Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Beyoglu, Istanbul, 34435
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Acibadem Taksim Hospital
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

1 Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory (8-Bed Floor)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in 2-Bed Room (8-Bed Floor)

  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

1 Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dorm. with Terrace

  • 194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Taksim, Ivy Hostel Cafe is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. This 7-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a shopping center in central Istanbul and also close to Bosphorus and Galata Tower.

What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Acibadem Taksim Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Taksim Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nevizade Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Istanbul Technical University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 9 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 20 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪ZUĞA Balık Evi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Night Watch No:10 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tarlabaşı çınaraltı lahmacun - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ARMAĞAN CAFE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anadolu Köfte Salonu - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ivy Hostel Cafe

Renovated in 2024, Ivy Hostel Cafe offers free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a library. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a living plant wall.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers. Other amenities include ovens, stovetops, and dishwashers. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 10 per day); reservations required
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: EUR 3.20 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2007
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - August 2024
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave on request
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Shared accommodations
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger (only guests older than 6 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 3.2 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 10 per day(984 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: EUR 2 per day
  • Towels fee: EUR 2 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit card, debit card, or 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers offsite parking (reservations required).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

Taksim City Hostel
Taksim City ivy Hostel Istanbul
Taksim City ivy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Taksim City ivy Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around Ivy Hostel Cafe?

This hostel is situated in Taksim within a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. You'll also find Bosphorus and Tupras Stadium less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Ivy Hostel Cafe?

No, there isn't parking at the hostel but you'll find nearby parking for EUR 10 per day (off-site parking (reservations required)).

Does Ivy Hostel Cafe include a casino at the property?

No, Ivy Hostel Cafe doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ivy Hostel Cafe?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ivy Hostel Cafe?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as a restaurant.

Does Ivy Hostel Cafe have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Ivy Hostel Cafe feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ivy Hostel Cafe serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Ivy Hostel Cafe allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ivy Hostel Cafe.

Does Ivy Hostel Cafe have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Ivy Hostel Cafe?

The closest major airport to Ivy Hostel Cafe is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is 23.7 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is around 19.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ivy Hostel Cafe?

Yes, some rooms at Ivy Hostel Cafe offer a terrace and may feature city views.

Ivy Hostel Cafe Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vesna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a small kitchen where you can cook.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal es impecable, especialmente zacharia. La habitación es limpia y espaciosa. El hostal es tranquilo y está bastante cerca de taksim square. Recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Habitaciones limpias y bastante espaciosas, el personal es mui amable y atento. El hostal es mui tranquilo, está bastante cerca de taksim. Seguramente recomendable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación es bastante espaciosa, limpia , el personal es mui amable, el hostal está cerca de taksim square. Definitely recommended
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alican

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025