Bahaus Guesthouse

The first hostel in Turkey to be voted number one worldwide by Hostels.com for Sept 2005. Voted number one worldwide for June 2006. Also voted in the top 10 hostels worldwide by Hostelworld for May 2005, January 2006, April 2006, June 2006, July 2006 and August 2006. The only hostel in Turkey to be chosen in the top 12 Good Hostels for big-city stays worldwide by several international newspapers, including The Washington Post, Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News and Ottowa Citizen (August 2006).

We also have more than---4500--- CUSTOMER REVIEWS as references.

Bahaus is currently recommended by the April-2007 edition of Lonely Planet, as well as Let's Go; The Rough Guide, Routard; Trotamundos, Trotter and many more guidebooks.


If you want a true hostel experience, then come to Bahaus Guesthouse. As a youth hostel, we may not be able to offer you the luxury of a hotel, but we will try to give you an enjoyable holiday. THIS IS IMPORTANT: if you are not a true backpacker or hosteler, then Bahaus is not the place for you.

Also please note that we don't like to miss chances to party- if there is the right group of customers to join us, we'll party!


Bahaus is a fine example of a ''home away from home,'' located in Sultanahmet, in the centre of historic Istanbul on a quiet street. Within a few minutes walk of all major tourist attractions (Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia) and near bus, tram and train links.

At Bahaus, your safety is our priority. We have security cameras at key locations, 24 hour reception and dorm rooms have security card password locks. Put your valuables in your own large security lockers (bring your own padlocks and keys or rent them from us) or in our safe box while sightseeing.

Choose from male, female or mixed dormitories. Private rooms with large bathrooms or without private showers. All rooms are equipped with ceiling or fans and real working central heating.

All bathrooms have hygenic plastic toilet seat covers, automatic air freshners, extractor fans, foam dispensers and hair dryer. We try our best to keep the bathrooms clean, but also expect our customers to take responsibility for keeping them clean.

Enjoy a barbecue, water pipe or a moonlit drink on our spectacular open-air roof-top terrace with its breathtaking panoramic views of the Marmara Sea and the Asian side of Istanbul.(from10th of April til 15th of november)
We have a chef who will cook you everyday with different delicious home made Turkish cuisine. Fresh and cheap.


Take advantage of our FREE Internet service. We have several computers available for guests to use and we also have wireless internet connection throughout our hostel - so if you bring your own laptop, you can connect from the comfort of your own room too!

You can watch TV from hundreds of different movie, sports, music and news channels on a 96 INCH SCREEN or listen to music from tens of thousands of songs from our various DVD, CD, cassette or ipod collections with great sound system, if not... borrow a book from our library and just relax.

We have a comfortable living area where you can have a drink, play backgammon, listen to nice music, meet new friends and exchange travel stories.

Our staff are genuinly friendly, helpful and multilingual. We have a free travel advisory service and know just what you need to have the best holiday ever!

CHECK IN TIME : 13.00

CHECK OUT TIME : 10.30

We are waiting to give you the warmest welcome to Istanbul!!!

24 HOUR AIRPORT PICK UP SERVICE-- 15€ --THIS COST IS 'NOT, ONLY PER PERSON, BUT FOR UP TO 8 PERSON IN TOTAL(from Atatürk Airport) AND 45€ (From Sabiha Gokcen Airport)
We also have an AIRPORT DROP OFF SERVICE. From the hostel to Atatürk airport, the cost is €4 per person. From the hostel to Sabiha Gokcen airport, the cost is €10 per person.


FREE OPEN BUFFET BREAKFAST!
Everday--- Egg, White cheese, yellow cheese,salami, olives,jam, nutella chocolate, butter, tomato, cucumber, unlimited fresh bread unlimited tea and coffe.
Someday--- Omlettes, Turkish omlettes ; egg with tomato, pepper,onion. Cakes and special Türkish cheese pie, Yoghurt with seasonal fruits, müsli, corn flakes.

FREE Internet connection!
FREE Karaoke nights
FREE Hair dry!
FREE Local phone calls (not mobile)
FREE Belly dance night!
FREE WI-FI connectıon!
FREE Luggage room!
FREE Safe box!
FREE Security lockers!
FREE Car and bike parking!
FREE Clean real fresh sheets, blanket and pillow!
FREE Card games, Backgammon, chess and Okey set!
FREE Backgammon lesson
FREE 24 hour heating and hot water!
FREE Unlimited tea and bread in the breakfast!
FREE Sport activities (Abdominal training, weight to lift, jogging)!
FREE City map and travel info!
FREE Binoculaurs to view the city
FREE Movie Night (except in summer time)

Bar with lots of drinks and cocktail
No curfew, no lockout.!
Wake up service 24 Hr!
Library!
VERY CHEAP TOURS ORGANISATION!
Turkish night out!

AGE RESTRICTION: Older than 50 years old can not book Bahaus youth hostel ( please respect this restriction).


WE ARE A TOURIST HOSTEL SO LOCALS CAN NOT BOOK WITH US.

Directions

From the main bus station: Take subway (metro) to Aksaray, then tram (Yusufpasa Tram Stop) to Sultanahmet.

From the main train station: Take tram to Sultanahmet or walk 15 minutes (Just follow the tram way).

For more information please contact us directly or see the map on our website.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Internet Access, Laundry, Airport Pick Up, Wheelchair Friendly, Bar, Luggage Storage, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Lift / Elevator, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, Concierge, 24 Hour Check In, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, Web access in Room, WiFi in room, Air Conditioning, Breakfast