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New Backpackers

Akbiyik Cad. No:14/1, Istanbul Sultanahmet, Turkey (Sultanahmet)
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Sofia, Bulgaria
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

In the morning of 26 April we arrived at the hostel (we had reservation for 3 people for the night; also 5 more friends arriving on the next day, 2 of us leaving). The guy at the reception set us comfortable, let us use internet and offered us tea while waiting for the check-in time and seemed great and really... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013 via mobile

We stayed at their hostel for over a week. We paid 60Euros a night for a room that was only big enough for a double bed. The windows that had no curtain and the barroom that was cold and mouldy. The bathroom, our room or the bins were never cleaned. The sheets were never changed. They advertised the rooms to... More

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Birkenfeld, Germany
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

My sister and me stayed there for 10 nights and we were absolutely happy about this decision. Our room (private with bath) was beautiful, clean and cheap, the breakfast was very tasty and the hostel itself is located at the heart of the historical city, next to highlights like the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque or the Topkapi Palace. But... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013 via mobile

First thing is really cheap and rooms are really clean breakfast is perfect for free .location is great you can go any historical places by walking you get back more than you pay when we visit Istanbul definitely we go back there again

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Mardin Diyarbakir
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

I stayed with my girlfriend recently. New Backbackers was perfect for our needs. The room was extremely economical yet still had a great amount of charm. It was clean, spacious and well decorated with a large window looking right out on the historic district. The location is simply perfect. The staff of the hotel is very friendly and accommodating, ready... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

A great hostel close to all the major sites in Istanbul. It is clean, safe and attracts a good crowd. The best art is Hakan and the other guys that run the hostel, they make it feel like home and not just another place to stay. They are super friendly and helpful, directing me to the best places to go... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

This is a lovely hostel and perfect for sightseeing in Istanbul. It is so close to all the major sites. It has also recently been refurbished (new owners I think) so everything is new, clean, comfortable and very nice. The staff are really friendly, helpful and fun. Definitely recommended!

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

I and 2 friends stayed New Backpacker hostel in nice triple room on Jan2013. We arrived a bit early by night bus from Cappadocia in the morning, however, we can checked in and relaxed before checked in time (If the room available 555) We really enjoy with Hakan who is the owner. He toke care us and gave a good... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

It absolutalely met with my expectations.Very short distance to every single historical place.In the centre of old city.confortable rooms.A beautiful restaurant with delicious foods in the entrance..Advantage of transportation just 2 minute far away from tram stop, very good service etc..And Mr.Vahap who is owner of the hotel is very helpful and friendly.Just enjoy your time in New Backpackers..

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Istanbul, Turkey
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2013

We stayed in this place for our new year holiday we spend a week in this hostel.We found staff really friendly and they gave us aservice more than we need. Really clean rooms and deliceus breakfast for free,esspecially the location of the hostel is perfect.It is very close to the main touristic places such like Hagia sophia, Blue mosque, Hippodrome,... More

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Also Known As:
New Backpackers Hotel
New Backpackers Hotel Istanbul
Address: Akbiyik Cad. No:14/1, Istanbul Sultanahmet, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul > Sultanahmet
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Ranked #54 of 518 Speciality lodging in Istanbul
Price range (per night): $16 - $75
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