Big Apple Hostel

Istanbul · Turkey

Big Apple Hostel

HostelPunk Score
66% MEH
Medium confidence 67 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 📋 Meeting Room 💻 Coworking Space 🍹 Rooftop Bar 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Paid Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌆 Rooftop 🍳 Free Breakfast 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe
Other facilities (42)
Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service 24 Hour Reception Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Wake-up Calls Internet Access Cable TV Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Towels For Hire Express Check-in / Out Late Check-out Paid Security Lockers Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Hot Showers Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $59 / night

HW prices from today

Recent reviews

USA MALE 31-40 Apr 14, 2026 Atm 20%

Stay At Cheers Hostel instead. I've been to about 20 hostels and this is the worst location I've ever stayed at. The old good thing is the location, which is irrelevant since Cheers Hostel is down the street. I even spent two nights at the bar at Cheers and they mentioned Big Apple has gone down hill under new management. I encounter not a single traveller in the 12-person room during my one week stay. Staff is rude and unprofessional. Attempted to rob me by never returning my change, which I ha...

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Italy MALE 31-40 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 20%

LLegamos y no tenian el cuarto para nosotros. Esperamos 2 horas y nada. Querian mandarnos a otro hotel en otro lado.

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France MALE 18-24 Mar 14, 2026 Atm 20%

Établissement correct mais sans plus. Pas de réel salle commune ou faire des rencontres et pas d’animation proposé. Donc si vous cherchez juste un lit pour visiter le centre c’est un bon compromis

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 60%

Tolles Hostel mit netten Staff und einer süßen Katze, allerdings war zu meiner Zeit keiner hier und man konnte keine Menschen treffen. Jedes Zimmer hat ein eigenes Bad, was ich sehr gut fand, in meinem waren aber leider überall Haare im Bad. Im Sommer ist das Hostel glaub ich besser, es gibt einen Rooftop mit Drinks und jeden morgen Frühstück!

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Canada FEMALE 18-24 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 80%

had a smell, but otherwise good experience!

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 4, 2026 Atm 100%

Everything was great, and having a pub crawl organized at the hostel was a really new and fun experience for me. 🍻

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USA MALE 18-24 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 80%

I liked the location being so close to the Blue Mosque / Hagia Sophia and other hostels -- def a touristy vibe, but that's what i was looking for. i was satisfied enough w/ the hostel since i got a good deal, but it was not amazing by any means. in terms of security, the front door was never once locked and (more than once) the clerk was sleeping behind the desk. staff tried to blame me for an issue w/ their key system. clean enough, except my bathroom had some serious water damage going on.

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USA COUPLE 25-30 Mar 2, 2026 Atm 60%

I would say basically the only good thing about it was the location because it was walkable to the main bits. The room smelled like sewage, the staff at breakfast looked like they wanted to be anywhere but there (but the breakfast was good!). There was no atmosphere at all The most important bit of feedback is you can see the poster saying the code to the door from the main enterance and from the door itself (even when closed)! So literally anybody can see the code and come in. Not secure!

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 40%

it was a good hostel with a great location, but if you want to eat out, go a little further, everything close is super expensive

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

I arrived before the check-in time and the hostel was fully booked. Even though I didn’t have breakfast included, Murat told me I could have breakfast. It felt really good after my flight. Many thanks to all the staff.

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Bulgaria MALE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 80%

I stayed at this hotel for 2 days everything was great the view was Beautiful speacial thanks to Murat he was very kind and helpful throught my stay. 5 star

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Egypt MALE 31-40 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 80%

I arrived before the check in time due to my flight landing time & the hostel team shown super high level of flexibility to allow me in before the check in time and given me the whole support needed ,, Thank you so much & for sure I recommend them .. Special thanks to Murat

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice hostel, kind owner. I especially appreciated the bar upstairs and the clean sheets. Only thing I missed is a kitchen for cooking your own food. Would recommend this hostel if you're looking for a cheap but clean place to stay close to the main tourist attractions.

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Argentina MALE 31-40 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 100%

Very good hostel!! Thanks Murat for your predisposition!! Greatings from Argentina!

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Ireland ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Feb 20, 2026 Atm 40%

- tried to scam us out of over 20€ via the exchange rate - six-bed room but only four lockers which could NOT be locked - room incredibly cramped and hot - my bed had neither a light, nor socket, not even a duvet only a small blanket - bathroom dirty and moldy, no hand soap provided, never mind complementary shampoo etc. mentioned in Hostelworld description - always at least 4-5 middle-aged men hanging out in the lobby made us feel very uncomfortable - bar price reduction for good revie...

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USA MALE 18-24 Feb 16, 2026 Atm 100%

It was good. Enes is best.

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USA MALE 25-30 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 80%

Located close to Hagia Sophia, great breakfast, great value for money, helpful staff, good security (front door unlocked, but keypad entry to dorm room). I recommend

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England FEMALE 31-40 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 20%

i want to give 0. Whilst the room is warm/clean and has good location in old town- cant ignore the behaviour of the men who work there. Do not recommend to solo female travellers. The manager kept trying to 'help' me and offer favours to get close. He came behind me and tried to massage my back.Spoke to 3 other girls who stayed here in past weeks and had similar experiences from him and other staff. They are abusing their position to exploit women who do not know the city. Do not stay here.

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Mexico FEMALE 18-24 Feb 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy bien ubicado, incluye desayuno muy bueno. Cuando vuelva a Turquía me alojaré aquí de nuevo.

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Ecuador FEMALE 31-40 Feb 11, 2026 Atm 100%

El dueño del hostal es una persona muy hospitalaria y excelente anfitrión. al final Yo no había reservado otra noche y lo decidí en la mañana sin embargo me indicaron que ya estaban full. me hubiera gustado que me hubieran dado alguna opción para quedarme, pero lo entendí. estuvo bien

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