Cheers Hostel
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 13:30 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
More about Cheers Hostel
Cheers Hostel
Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It offers a terrace bar with views of the Old Istanbul. License number: 2022-34-0244
Reviews from 
Couple
Comment: 10 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Apr 2026
Cheers Hostel Istanbul is Awesome!!!
Our only regret about staying at Cheers Hostel was that our travel plans only allowed us to stay in Istanbul for three nights. If we could have, we would have stayed longer. The hospitality and advice by John and his entire staff made us feel at home and enhanced our first visit to Istanbul. We stayed in one of the private rooms (which we learned was their best room with a balcony and view) and it was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious and nutritious! The Hostel is located within walking distance of key sights, attractions, metro, shops, and restaurants. John made reservations for us to a relaxing and cleansing Turkish Bath and a Whirling Dervish show. When we had to leave, they arranged for our cab to the airport. Pick up service from the airport is also easily arranged. No wonder the Hostel is called Cheers! It is a welcoming Hostel where the hosts know your names and treat their guests like family.
Couple
Comment: 6 Apr 2026
Stayed in: Apr 2026
Sehr gut
We had a great time at cheers hostel. The staff was really helpful, especially John who shared a lot of insight and good tips for the planning of our following two weeks in Turkey. Thanks again!
Group traveller
Comment: 2 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Oct 2025
Extremely Disrespectful Staff – Had to Leave
Unfortunately, I had a terrible experience at Cheers Hostel. The owner was extremely rude, telling me, “You didn’t pay for me, you paid for the room,” after I mentioned he should be respectful to paying customers, among other disrespectful comments.
The staff member who initially caused the problems repeatedly made me wait 15+ minutes while casually chatting outside. When I expressed my frustration, he yelled that he was on the phone with his “boss,” but then turned the phone toward me, showing a personal WhatsApp conversation with his girlfriend—who was not the owner, as I later confirmed.
The owner also stated the staff member was “allowed to talk on the phone” while a guest waits. I have never written a negative review before, but the combination of rudeness from both the front desk worker and the owner forced me to find a different place to stay.
I love the concept of a social hostel, but unfortunately, this experience was extremely unpleasant and left me feeling traumatized.
The staff member who initially caused the problems repeatedly made me wait 15+ minutes while casually chatting outside. When I expressed my frustration, he yelled that he was on the phone with his “boss,” but then turned the phone toward me, showing a personal WhatsApp conversation with his girlfriend—who was not the owner, as I later confirmed.
The owner also stated the staff member was “allowed to talk on the phone” while a guest waits. I have never written a negative review before, but the combination of rudeness from both the front desk worker and the owner forced me to find a different place to stay.
I love the concept of a social hostel, but unfortunately, this experience was extremely unpleasant and left me feeling traumatized.
Hotel response
Comment: 18 Mar 2026
Hi
First of all, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and how you felt during your stay. This is not the kind of atmosphere we aim to create at Cheers.
We understand that waiting 10 to 15 minutes, especially around 6–7 PM, can be frustrating and it should not have happened. For this reason, we already did our best to resolve the situation by not charging you and partially refunding your stay.
However, we do feel that this situation has been significantly exaggerated. Describing such a short delay as a “traumatizing” experience seems disproportionate to what actually happened. At Cheers Hostel, we operate on mutual respect. Our main goal is always to provide a great experience and take care of our guests, but we also kindly expect communication to remain respectful, even when something doesn’t go as planned.
Our team interacts with hundreds of guests every day and always tries their best, while also being human.
We are genuinely sorry that we could not meet your expectations despite our efforts to resolve the issue at the time, but we also believe fairness is important when reflecting on such experiences.
We still wish you great travels ahead and all the best.
Kind regards,
Tarık
General Manager
First of all, we’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and how you felt during your stay. This is not the kind of atmosphere we aim to create at Cheers.
We understand that waiting 10 to 15 minutes, especially around 6–7 PM, can be frustrating and it should not have happened. For this reason, we already did our best to resolve the situation by not charging you and partially refunding your stay.
However, we do feel that this situation has been significantly exaggerated. Describing such a short delay as a “traumatizing” experience seems disproportionate to what actually happened. At Cheers Hostel, we operate on mutual respect. Our main goal is always to provide a great experience and take care of our guests, but we also kindly expect communication to remain respectful, even when something doesn’t go as planned.
Our team interacts with hundreds of guests every day and always tries their best, while also being human.
We are genuinely sorry that we could not meet your expectations despite our efforts to resolve the issue at the time, but we also believe fairness is important when reflecting on such experiences.
We still wish you great travels ahead and all the best.
Kind regards,
Tarık
General Manager
Solo traveller
Comment: 7 Jan 2026
Stayed in: Sep 2025
Too much fun, too many friends. My favorite in Istanbul for a good time.
Oh Cheers, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways — if I can.
This may not be the tidiest hostel in Istanbul (though I happily report no critters). The floors might also not be in the best repair, but OMFG do I love Cheers. Where do I begin...
Certain hostels bring out guests' social sides, and this did it X10. No joke, I made more friends than I can count. The amazing bar on the roof probably helps, but it's the whole place. The terrace out front, social. The breakfast downstairs (with my favorite dog), super social too. Even just being in the room — you guessed it — social.
The location and the blah blah blah, yea, all great, but the people... How do you guys do it? I can't wait to go back.
This may not be the tidiest hostel in Istanbul (though I happily report no critters). The floors might also not be in the best repair, but OMFG do I love Cheers. Where do I begin...
Certain hostels bring out guests' social sides, and this did it X10. No joke, I made more friends than I can count. The amazing bar on the roof probably helps, but it's the whole place. The terrace out front, social. The breakfast downstairs (with my favorite dog), super social too. Even just being in the room — you guessed it — social.
The location and the blah blah blah, yea, all great, but the people... How do you guys do it? I can't wait to go back.
Solo traveller
Comment: 2 Jun 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
Really fun
So much fun, really good vibe. Tammy is amazing!!!
Excellent location
Alemdar Mah. Zeynep Sultan Cami sokak No 21 Fatih, Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Türkiye (Turkey)|0.56 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
13:30
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets not allowed
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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