Bucoleon Hostel

Istanbul · Turkey

Bucoleon Hostel

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82% GOOD-ISH
Medium confidence 51 reviews
No bed bug reports in 324 analyzed reviews
No incentivized-review patterns detected in 324 analyzed reviews
Warning Terrorism and fighting near the Syria border, Iraq/Syria border insecurity, and terrorism, clashes and kidnapping risks in southeastern provinces.

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Facilities

👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🔥 BBQ 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (38)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Card Phones Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Table Tennis Restaurant Meals Available Filtered Water Dispenser Recycling Bins Linen Included Air Conditioning Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Common Room Social Balcony

Prices

Dorms $25 / night
Privates $70 / night

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Worst reviews

Hungary COUPLE 31-40 Oct 8, 2023 2.0/10

We were in the luxury room and it was horrible. Not place for suitcases, barely to walk, very bad bed, toilet was inside the shower and the water of the shower wouldn't come down. Hairs of ex tourist everywhere. Courtain fell. At night is far away from anything valuable and it's surrounded only by tourist traps. Terrace is a lie, there is a little balcony shared without wifi where a disgusting breakfast is served. We stayed 2 nights and moved. Found something 100 better for less money

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Austria Group Aug 3, 2025 3.0/10

+ Personelin guler yüzlü ve yardımcı olması çok iyi hepsine teşekkür ediyorum

- Odadaki yatak üstü lambalarin yanmamasi perdelerin çok eski ve temiz olmaması en önemlisi klimayi hiç kullanamadım çünkü aşırı derecede toz üflüyor resmen toz kokusundan odada durulmuyor çok bakımsız klimalar acilen müdahale edilmesi lazım.

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Germany Couple Jun 24, 2023 3.0/10

+ الموظفون جدا ودودين وموقع الفندق جيد جدا والخدمة ممتازة

- الغرفة لم تكن مطابقة كما رأيتها بالصور لقد كانت جدا صغيرة وغير الذي رأيته بالصور ..وموظفات النظافة جدا غير ودودين حتى لا يردون السلام ونحن خارجون من الغرفة ونظراتهم غير جيدة ينظرون لك بازدراء

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Germany Family Nov 3, 2024 4.0/10

+ Das Hotel liegt direkt hinter der Blauen Moschee in einer tollen Lage. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten ist von hier aus zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Mitarbeiter waren freundlich und höflich.

- Von der Unterbringung in einem "Kellerloch" hätte ich gerne vorher gewußt. Die kleinen Schlitze unter der Decke kann man als Fenster wohl kaum bezeichnen. Wer also dort bucht sollte sich vorher bestätigen lassen, dass er oberirdisch untergebracht ist. Die Kellerzimmer sind ihren Preis keinesfalls wert. Betten eher knallhart und Kissen viel zu hoch.

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Germany Group Aug 13, 2024 4.0/10

+ Die Lage

- Zimmer, Hotel, Bad, Haus, Balkon. Alles sehr Mau.

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Ireland FEMALE 25-30 Oct 18, 2023 4.0/10

We stayed here for 3 nights. Overall we enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly staff Max, Jessie, Sardar and Sadat always up for a game of beer pong or cards. The bar/kitchen areas was a nice chill out area with gorgeous views of the sea. However, I'm not sure if it was because we were in a mixed dorm with 4 guys but the cleanliness of the room was not high- when we were first shown to our room it was not clear what beds had been slept in and thus we were not sure if our beds were clean or not.

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Portugal Couple Jun 24, 2025 5.0/10

+ A localização é ótima, andei sempre a pé. O ar condicionado e a internet funcionaram bem.

- A receção é apenas uma mesa no hall, o que dá mau aspeto. De uma forma geral o hotel está velho e a necessitar de cuidados. Cada vez que tomava banho, a água saía para fora… Funcionários não falavam bem inglês e não foram atenciosos.

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Kazakhstan Family Oct 1, 2024 5.0/10

+ Чистота Месторасположение Приветливый персонал

- Маленькая кровать

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Russia Couple May 3, 2024 5.0/10

+ Расположение

- Слышимость, старое и неглаженное бельё, маленький душ, отстутствие в номере зубных и бритвенных принадлежностей, отсутствие в номере салфеток

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Spain Couple Aug 6, 2023 5.0/10

+ La amabilidad y predisposición para ayudar.

- Instalaciones viejas y baño incomodo. Sábanas de la cama de muy baja calidad. Servicio de limpieza no reponía papel, jabón…

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Recent reviews

USA MALE 31-40 May 12, 2026 Atm 100%

My host was fantastic. The bed was good. Location was walkable to main sites.

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Argentina MALE May 9, 2026 Atm 80%

I want yo be honest Location and price it's the best 2 out of 3 lights in the bathroom did not work. In my stay the never clean the toilet or empty the paper bin Breakfast was OK and they fill my water bottle for free. And gave me an instambulkart for use in our stay

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USA MALE 31-40 May 5, 2026 Atm 100%

The hospitality was AMAZING. We had so much fun and we're so well taken care of. The location is great, easy walking distance to lots of cool things. The price was excellent, the breakfast was delicious and all in all I can't really say enough good things!

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Italy MALE 25-30 May 1, 2026 Atm 100%

I really enjoyed it, fun vibes, food is good, people are good and the pub crawl night was funny AF

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USA MALE 18-24 Apr 29, 2026 Atm 100%

Enjoyed my time throughly! The staff, events, people, and location were all excellent

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Ukraine Family Apr 28, 2026 8.0/10

+ Отель чудовий, зручне розташування. Окремо хочу відмітити чистоту в номері, Діля просто молодець. Наступного разу обов'язково постлюся в цьому отелі.

- Для того щоб поснідати потрібно підніматися на 3 поверх.

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Pakistan Couple Apr 14, 2026 8.0/10

+ The host, the guy from Egypt is the best! He’s the best guy! Love him!

- The flush stopped working, then the guy fixed it, but later that same day it broke again.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice personal, they're very open to talk to and eager to help. Also a very social place. It is super easy to get to know people. Every evening they have a social event if you're into that. The hostel is located super central to some famous touristic spots, which is nice but because of tha it's expansive to eat out near the hostel. The breakfast is 10/10. the rooms could be cleaner, it was pretty dusty but not too bad. would come again.

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Romania Solo traveler Apr 12, 2026 10.0/10

+ Hotelul e foarte aproape de obiectivele turistice principale si gazdele primitoare si mereu dornice sa sara in ajutor, ne-au organizat foarte eficient si transferul de la aeroport. Per total este un loc unde am mai reveni cu drag.

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Bulgaria Group Apr 11, 2026 7.0/10

+ The staff is very helpful and the attitude is great. It's located very close to Hagia Sophia, Kapala Charci and the T1 stop at Sultan Ahmed. Gulhane park is at walking distance as well. There is a store very close by and the street isn't noisy all the time. The heating is working. The room was clean and stacked with all you need.

- It's kinda below its price bracket, with everything being worn out and beaten up. Parking is a nightmare if you don't have the help from the staff.

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Bulgaria Couple Apr 11, 2026 9.0/10

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Brazil FEMALE 25-30 Apr 11, 2026 Atm 100%

It was my first time in Istanbul and I couldn't have made a better choice. Charming atmosphere and amazing staff. The breakfast is delicious, and the balcony is perfect for enjoying the sea view. Great location near the Blue Mosque, with many markets, restaurants and shops nearby. Lots of activities for guests, I had a lot of fun. Thank you to all the guys and especially to Tatiana!

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Romania Group Apr 10, 2026 9.0/10

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Poland FEMALE 25-30 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 100%

I had a great stay! Ege was very nice and helpful :) Would recommend. Tatiana is awesome as well, always encourages guest to socialize and organizes fun activities for guests!

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Spain Couple Apr 4, 2026 7.0/10

+ Relación calidad-precio está bastante bien. Estaba limpio y el personal correcto, sin más. La equipación del hotel bastante completa teniendo en cuenta el tipo de hotel (armario, secador, neverita, hervidos para té, gel, champú)

- La calificación que le da Booking (4), me parece muy exagerada, en España/Europa esto sería un hostal o un hotel de 2 estrellas como mucho. Las instalaciones son de baja calidad

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 60%

In realiteit is Bucoleon gewoon Cheers Lighthouse hostel welke ook op HW staat. Ons verblijf in Bucoleon was niet helemaal zoals geadverteerd. Kamers zijn niet schoon en gedateerd, ontbijt is karig en faciliteiten zijn aanwezig maar gedateerd. Er is een night guard, maar dat is de enige beveiliging en enkel op èèn locatie. De gemeenschaps ruimte is prima met uitzicht op de zee, bereikbaarheid tot het centrum goed. De prijs reflecteert de kwaliteit en ‘Fantastisch’ is erg overdr...

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In reality Bucoleon is just Cheers Lighthouse hostel which is also on HW. Our stay in Bucoleon was not quite as advertised. Rooms are not clean and dated, breakfast is scarce and facilities are present but dated. There is a night guard, but that is the only security and single on one location. The communal space is prima with sea view, accessibility to the center good. The price reflects reflected de quality and Fantastisch is over-exaggerated.

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Australia MALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 80%

Great value for the stay!

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Germany Group Apr 2, 2026 7.0/10

+ Das Personal an der Rezeption war sehr freundlich. Die Zimmer waren sauber und ordentlich. Das Bad auch gut ausgestattet gerade für den Preis. Was uns gefallen hat war die Preis-Leistung und das uns umsonst ein Parkplatz für unser Auto gestellt wurde. (Auch mehrere Stunden nach dem Checkout durfte das Auto dort stehen bleiben)

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New Zealand MALE 25-30 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 80%

Fantastic hostel with great facilities, lovely staff and in a decent location: just away from touristy hotspots, and with many great coffee and food options nearby. A slight walk to the nearest public transport T1 line, but it benefits from being in a non-congested area but still close to some of Istanbul's main attractions.

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Serbia Couple Mar 31, 2026 9.0/10

+ Everything was nice, especially the staff. The location is great. The hotel is clean.

- Nothing. Everything was ok.