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Second Home Hostel

2.0 of 5
Ebussuut No: 19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Hluboká nad Vltavou, Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Hostel is in a wonderful location just a 5 min from the historic center, you have the possibility to use a kitchen for 3 TL, or you can buy lunch or dinner for 5 eur . Quality of sleeping is worse due to continuous noise, but this is a problem in the city in general. Istanbul really never sleeps. I... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

When we first got to the hostel the staff were really helpful and friendly and my friend and I were really impressed; our private room was comfortable and clean and we were looking forward to spending 4 nights there. On our second night, though, we made the mistake of trusting a member of staff to take us out to a... More

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mamakgulsum, Manager at Second Home Hostel, responded to this review
20 May 2013

We are sorry to hear you were so dısappoınted and frıghtened by your stay at Second Home Hostel. We would lıke to explaın what happened to lead up to the 72 lıra bıll and other experıences. We do not host a formal pub crawl that charges an upfront fee, but we take guests out as frıends and share taxı fees... More

Brisbane, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

As a single female traveller, I was unsure of what to expect from a stay in the heart of Istanbul. Second Home hostel staff took amazing care of me! They showed me around town, took me out to eat/drink/smoke shisha, organised a trip for me out to Capadocia and made sure I had a great time :) The hostel was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 via mobile

After a very bad experience in a horrible hostel in Istanbul we went to the second home hostel and we didn't regret it :) the hostel is very well located in the historical part of Istanbul near the blue mosque, and the rooms are very clean. The Staff was very helpful and kind very nice team.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Me and my friends stayed in a 4-bedroom during 4 nights and it was very pleasant! The second Home hostel staff makes you feel at Home for real! They always made sure that we were having a good time!! Besides the good breakfast and great localization next To everywhere we wanted To go, we just had To walk, they have... More

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Adelaide, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We stayed a week and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was spotless, beds comfy. Breakfast was simple and adequate. It is a simple hostel, but the staff make it great. We will definitely stay there again if we go back.

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Bilbao, Spain
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I stayed at Second Home for 5 nights (in a 4-bedroom for 3 nights and then in a double for the last two) and the staff (Memo, Can, Murat, and Selen) made it really feel like a second home. They were so genuine and fun. You could tell that they wanted to make sure that all of the guests had... More

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

Me and my girlfriend stayed in this hostel in a private double bed room for 2 nights. The room was fine and the bed was reasonably comfortable, though the lock on our door didn't seem very secure (it was the same kind we have on our bathroom door at home). The staff was really nice and helped us book an... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

I spent 4 days in the hostel, I felt like home. I liked its location, it’s nearby the center of Sultan Ahmed area and just five min walk down to the sea. The staff are really friendly, nice and helpful. I would love to come back again.

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Baltimore, Maryland
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

The hostel was located in a nice area and the staff are very helpful. It is a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere. There is a nice view of part of the city from the rooftop. Would recommend this hostel.

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Additional Information about Second Home Hostel

Also Known As:
Second Home Hotel Istanbul
Second Home Hotel
Address: Ebussuut No: 19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #11 of 519 Speciality lodging in Istanbul
Price range (per night): $41 - $153
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
secondhome hostel like your HOME Clean, modern rooms, friendly staff and this new hostel a great place to stay for single people, couples and families of all age ranges. ... more   less 
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