Antique Hostel

AWARDS
No.1 hostel in Turkey 2007
Top Rated in 2007 and 2008.
Worldwide top 10 in January 2007
Voted by Hostelworld customers

VISION
''Little sweet red sailing-boat is standing in the water between Europe and Asia. Global winds touch it's sails to make it feel the rest of world and this relationship becomes a truth: You will feel at home with us'' Since we have been in this business our first idea is to welcome you with Turkish hospitality and present our culture to you.

GENERAL
Antique Hostel is next to Four Seasons Hotel and Blue House Hotel. There are two “ Antique” named hotels in this area.This is the real and the famous one.Please be sure you have the correct address. Our hostel is located in the heart of Old Istanbul, Sultanahmet. We are only minutes away from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern, Turkish Baths, the Grand Bazaar.


PRIVATE ROOMS
Private bathroom, wireless connection, non-smoking, central heating, 24 hour hot water, air-conditioned, stallite tv (over 1000 channels), electronic safe-deposit box, iron and hair dryer and also some rooms have additional a nice view of Marmara Sea and Bosphorus.

DORM ROOMS
Four or six bed mixed rooms, air-conditioned, reading lights and security lockers (use your own padlock or buy from reception), wireless connection. Electronic hygienic toilet covers in shared restrooms. Iron and hair dryer for our guests.

TERRACE
3rd floor is our common area and bar with sea view . 4th floor is open air, comfortable roof top which you can lay down, drink cold beer, watch the view and sunset after your sight-seeing all day. Free laptops and free wireless at terrace. Have lunch and dinner with amazing view!

FREE OPEN BUFFET BREAKFAST
Your stay here includes an open buffet breakfast, including corn flakes, eggs, white sheep's-milk cheese (beyaz peynir, feta), yellow kashar cheese, butter, honey, salami, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, green and black olives, and unlimited quantities of Turkish tea, apple tea, orange tea, coffee, milk and bread. Sea view at breakfast is bonus.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
We have our own travel agency. You can have free information about all Turkey . Bus, flight tickets AND package trips to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Olympos etc...

PICK UP SERVICE
Ofcourse possible pick up service from Ataturk Istanbul airport (25€) one way.From Sabiha Gokcen airport (45€) one way. Please inform us for your flight details in advance.

FREE FREE FREE
Open buffet breakfast
Tea, Coffee and bread are unlimited in the breakfast
Internet Access (high speed)
Wi-Fi connection
Clean and fresh sheets, pillow, blanket.
Towel ( also dorm rooms )
City Map and travel information
Local Phone call
Safe-box Deposit
Security lockers
Backgammon,Chess, Scrabble,
Pictionary, Card Games
Luggage Room
Parking place for cars and bikes
Hairdryer for Hire
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake up service

GUIDE BOOKS
Antique Hostel is currently listed by Lonely Planet, Petit Futé, Frommers, O Viajande, Let's Go, Rouch guide also Lonely Planet and Turkey Travel Planner (TTP) websites as well.

PAYMENT
We receive payments at arrival. Turkish Lira, Euro, Usd and Gbp are acceptable only. There is no extra charge of card payments. No commission for Visa and Master.

EXTRAS
Cancellations should be made at the least 3 days before original arrival date, otherwise one night is charged to credit card. Check-in time is 13pm and check-out time is 10:30am. 7/24 reception. No curfew. Generator and water storage.

Plaese read more than 1900 Hostelworld.com customer comments then be the guest of our family :)

''YOU WILL FEET AT HOME WITH US''

Directions

From the Airport or the Bus Station (Otogar), take the Metro to ''AKSARAY'. As you leave the Metro Station, go through the underground passage and straight onto the pedestrian walkway, then walk over a bridge and down the steps to reach the 'YUSUF PASA' Tram Stop. Transfer onto the tram and get off at 'SULTANAHMET'' (the 5th stop).

Follow the tram line down (passing several restaurants on the left and the Information Office on the right) to the intersection and traffic lights; cross over to the right and enter the courtyard between St. Sophia on your left and the Blue Mosque a little further on your right.

Go all the way through the courtyard and turn to your right at the end. Take the first left at the taxi stop and follow the street all the way down passing the Four Seasons Hotel on the left.

The Istanbul Hostel is directly at the end of the street.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, WiFi in room, Breakfast