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Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Central hostel with free breakfast connected to a rail/subway station in Istanbul

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property
Family Apartment | Living area
Deluxe Apartment | Living area
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Tel Sk. 26, Beyoglu, Türkiye, Istanbul, 34433
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Taksim Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pera Palace Hotel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Apartment | Living area

Family Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Located in Taksim, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments is within a 5-minute walk of Istiklal Avenue and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Taksim Square. This 80-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi. It's connected to a rail/subway station in central Istanbul and also close to Galata Tower and Grand Bazaar.
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What's nearby

  • Istiklal Avenue - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cicek Pasaji - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Demiroren Istiklal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Taksim Station - 7 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 14 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yörem Türkü Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • NEVET
  • ‪Beirut Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪26A Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mawaa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Central hostel with free breakfast connected to a rail/subway station in Istanbul
At Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services and luggage storage.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.
Property Registration Number 34-2958

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Istanbul
Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments provides free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

This hostel is situated in Taksim within a short 11-minute walk of Taksim Square and also 18 minutes on foot from Galata Tower. You'll also find Istiklal Avenue and Galataport less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments feature a casino on the premises?

No, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments good for couples?

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

Does Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments though service animals are welcome.

Does Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments have connecting rooms?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

The closest major airport to Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments is Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), which is 26.3 mi away (61 minutes by car). Another top airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), which is located 25.5 mi away (46-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments.

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Great Staff , very friendly and helpful, the apartment was clean and very good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ahlem

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Soggiorno ok!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Can

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Fiyatı uygun koşullar pek iyi değil

Kalan insanlar genelde yabancı ve değişik tipler. Fiyatına göre fena deği.
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

tolga

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ortak Banyo tuvalet, klima yok

ortak banyo tuvalet mevcut. katta ki tüm odalarda banyo yok, ortak banyo tuvalete giriyorsun. bir katta 2 oda 4lü ranza mevcut. akşamları çok gürültülü. odada klima dolap yok. otel değil öğrenci yurdu. Kesinlikle tavsiye etmiyorum.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024