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Planet Paprika Hostel

Sehit Muhtar Mah. Taksim Akarcasi Sok. No:3 Tarlabasi, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34335, Turkey
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London, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

To start this review I am going start of with the postives of the hostel. Planet Paprika is located about 5 mins walk from Taksim Square off the main street of istiklal. It has a great location if you want to be in the centre of Taksim's night life, cafes, restaurants bars and clubs. The hostel has the facilities that... More

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Krakow, Poland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I liked the comfort facilities of the hostel: rooms, bathroom, kitchen, common room and location excellent. The fact that it is run by a group of friends is a plus as you have a hands on service everytime. Wi-Fi works in the common room - so form the moment you want to check ur e-mail, the friendly atmosphere brings people... More

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Bucharest, Romania
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Great hostel, great personal at the reception. Good prices and near to Taksim. Personal was very helpfull, they told us all the places to go out and have fun. The rooms are nice and if you want to stay 9 person they have a double bed (all the hostels have 8 or 10 beds). Also on the left side at... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013 via mobile

My journey in March 2013 to Istanbul, the first trip to this fine city , has helped me luck in choosing hostel, in fact it was fantastic hygiene, guarded 24/24, and close to Taksim Square where all you need: cafes, clothing stores, and means transportation ... and you can walk around in Istiklal Street at night and return to the... More

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Chino, CA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Stayed here with 7 of my closest travel buddies in a private room. This hostel is very quaint and clean. Close to Taksim square (plenlty of restsurants, bars, and shopping) easy to find. Mr. Paprika was awesome and so helpful. During our stay they had a small kitten so beware if you're either afraid or allergic to cats. Not a... More

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Helsinki, Finland
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2012

Located on a quiet street in a very busy Taksim area, this is a great base for exploring the city. There's so much to do in this area. Mr. Paprika is a really nice guy who takes good care of his guests and he even had adopted some poor injured kittens to give them time to heal. Our room was... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

I stayed in the single room on the top floor, I had my own Terrace !, the location is amazing right next to taksim square, there is a new bar at the Hostel, the room is cleaned everyday, Really recommended for all kind of travellers

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Szombathely, Hungary
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Very fun hostel to stay at in the center of Istanbul! The owner is a very funny and friendly guy, and the rooms are quite spacious and clean for being a hostel! At nights we were chilling in the lobby of the hostel where we met a lot of other international travelers!

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Serbia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

I spend two nights there and it was hard to leave. Dorms are big, spacious, warm and clean. With the bathroom inside. Common are near the entrance is great place to get to know people and Mr. Paprika and Alex will do anything to make your stay great. Give you lot of informations and even going out with you in... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2011

I spent two nights at Planet Paprika and would stay there again. The beds are comfortable and staff is really nice and helpful. They let a cat in the lobby and lounge in the basement, so if you're allergic keep that into consideration. The area is a lot of fun as there are countless bars and restaurants and the vibe... More

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Address: Sehit Muhtar Mah. Taksim Akarcasi Sok. No:3 Tarlabasi, Beyoglu, Istanbul 34335, Turkey
Region: Turkey > Istanbul
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #106 of 526 Speciality lodging in Istanbul
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Planet Paprika Hostel, where you can experience the Turkish hospitality at the heart of Istanbul. Our hostel is providing the cozy, friendly and clean place to stay. We are not a big , impersonal hulk hostel. We value the independent travelers and we are against any kind of discrimination. So come here to be a citizen of Planet Paprika. 1. Location Planet Paprika Hostel is conveniently located at Taksim square. We are the closest hostel to Taksim square and Taksim metro station, just a few steps away from Istiklal Street, the most happening place in Istanbul. At Taksim you can have a better chance to mingle with the local, not with a tourist. And after the exhausting night out, you don’t need to worry about the transportation to your hostel. We are right here to serve you. We are also closer to old Istanbul; the touristic peninsula and big touristic spots. Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Topkapı Palace. You can walk to Sultan Ahmet or you can take a metro with tram. We prefer walking. Since it takes only 30 minutes from here to Eminönü and a bit more to Sultan Ahmet on foot. On the way to old town you can visit Cite de Pera, Nevizade , Galata Tower, Galata Bridge , fish market, Yeni Mosque, historic Sirkeci train Station, and so on. Yes. Everything you want to visit in Istanbul is on the way to Sultan Ahmet from our hostel. And Taksim Square is the transportation hub in Istanbul, so you can visit almost everywhere without any worry. 2. Our Rooms - Dorms - We have Girl’s Dormitory room and Mixed Dormitory rooms. At Planet Paprika Hostel, we know that when travelling with your partner, you would rather spend the night with them than have to sleep in separate dorm rooms or beds. That’s why we have DOUBLE beds in our 8-bed mixed dorms. Couples can enjoy the budget price but also share a bed in the same room. If a couple or the close friends who want to share the double bed in the dorm room, can book "double bed in the dorm" from room type. In this case you should reserve a one bed for two guests. You don’t need to book two beds.- Double Private En-suite This room has 1 double and 1 single bed. The room has a big balcony. Inside the room, you have TV, fridge and a bathroom - 3 Bed Private En-suite This room has 1 double and 1 single bed. The room has a big balcony. Inside the room, you have TV, fridge and a bathroom. 3. Our facilities: Fully Equipped Kitchen, from Microwave to Electronic Cattle, Gas range to kitchen Ware and so on. Laundry Machine for a fee, Wi-fi free of Charge, Hair Dryer for hire, Free of Charge Lockers with your own padlock, Free Luggage Storage, Free Linen, Free Towels, Free Coffee and Tea at any time, Fridge for our guests to use, Air conditioning during summer, Central heating system during winter, Hot water for shower at any time 4. Check In and Check Out: Check in from 12pm or leave your bags before at our luggage room. If we have a bed available at the time of your arrival, we’ll be more than happy to provide that bed for you, but we can not guarantee the early check in. Check In : 12:00 Check Out : 11:00 We know that many travelers want to take a shower before the night bus to Cappadocia, Fethiye, Izmir or anywhere. At Planet Paprika you can take a shower even after the check out. 5. Cancellation Policy: Planet Paprika has a 24 hour cancellation policy. You need to contact us by 12.00pm the day prior to arrival to make any changes or cancel your reservation. Otherwise you will be charged for the first night of your booking.6. Etc We are organizing the pub crawl regularly for free. But you need to pay for your own drinks. We are not taking any commission from any kind of venue. We accept cash only to pay for the balance upon arrival. ... more   less 
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