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Stray Cat Hostel

Mebusan Yokusu No 35 | Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul 34433, Turkey (Beyoğlu)
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Toronto
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I had a fabulous time staying at Stray Cat Hostel!! The staff at Stray Cat were amazingly friendly! They were so helpful and always went above and beyond to help my friend with whatever we asked. The hostel is also very clean with very charmingly painted rooms, and there are kittens to play with which is always a plus! It's... More

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Paris, France
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I strongly recommend this place. Very safe, clean, cosy, near to all good sites, and cheap. You will find a friendly staff, always ready to help you. The decoration is charming, the playlist amazing, and the location just perfect to go out or to visit the city. There is a cute courtyard where you can smoke, a free breakfast, free... More

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Thessaloniki, Greece
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Had an awsome weekend here travelling with a friend, it's a good place to meet people, really arty, great atmosphere, with a nice living room area to chill with games and kittens... Breakfast was good, and there's free tea and coffee all day. Staff are really friendly, helpful and good fun :)

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Melbourne, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

This is one of the best hostels i've ever stayed in. It's not a party hostel, so if you want to do that.. maybe look elsewhere. BUT it is a very social hostel. More low key chilling on the couch, playing with the cats, sipping tea. There are cats everywhere, except in the rooms, so if you're not a cat... More

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Tehran, Iran
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2012

I was there with my girlfriend and it was awesome. The hostel is located in a perfect location of the city and close to all attractions. 5 minutes walk to taksim square ,and the most noisy street in istanbul, istiklal street, but you will be safe from the noises here but very close ;) ,also metro and bus stations are... More

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Budapest
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

I had an awesome time here!! I stayed in Istanbul a few times before, and I started to find the Taksim area a bit overwhelming.. so this one, only a few minutes away from it, and close to the sea was perfect for me. (Lovely tea place right by sea just 2 minutes walk...sea breeze, fish & bread & good... More

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Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

This is an ideal place for travellers hoping to get their money's worth so they could focus on spendng quality time in Istanbul. You get a wholesome breakfast in the morning and get the latest music from the reception... This place is for the cool dude and dudettes that love travelling, cats, meeting new people and listening to music. Artists,... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

I stayed there two times and that's definitely the place I'd stay at again next time I go to Istanbul! It has the perfect location for me - so close to Taksim, but a lot more quieter and the Bosphorus is just a few meters down the street. Stray Cat has a lovely atmosphere - I loved the common room,... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

I stayed there for a week, I have to admit that the staff are really polite and people are friendly but the room is very small, there is no air conditioner & it's not very clean. The location is good but my problem everyday was climbing up hill to taksim square...that was quite exhausting. This area is safe at night,... More

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Bucharest, Romania
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2012

The location was great:easy to reach almost every place you want to visit. The stuff was always nice,friendly and helpful. The place is not very clean, but let's be realistic: if u have such demands (rich breakfast,perfect services ) then why don't u go to a 5* hotel ? Why do you go to Istanbul? To stay indoors or to... More

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Address: Mebusan Yokusu No 35 | Taksim Beyoglu, Istanbul 34433, Turkey
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Region: Turkey > Istanbul > Beyoğlu , New City / Taksim
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed
Hotel Style:
Ranked #68 of 519 Speciality lodging in Istanbul
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Stray Cat Hostel in Istanbul offers a simple , laid back, comfortable , affordable accomodation in city center. The hostel is located 5 minutes walk from Taksim City Center, Taksim is full of bars , cafes and clubs for every taste, 200 meter down from the hostel there is a tram stop takes you in 15 minutes to historical monuments of Hagia Sofia, Topkapı Palace, Underground Cistern, Blue Mosque. Stray Cat Hostel in Istanbul has double, triple, four bed and 6 bed rooms . Some rooms have their own bathrooms some has shared ones . Breakfast is included in all prices. Also free tea, coffee and mineral water all day long is included to room rates . Safe deposit in reception for valuables are free of charge . Free bedding , beds, sheets and towels are included in price. Free high speed wi-fi is also available, and we have one kitchenette with tea coffee making facilities, and one equippied kitchen for free guest use.Stray Cat is a quite social hostel but not a party one. We do not serve alcohol just you can enjoy your drinks that you bought from several discount supermarkets and liqour shops in 2 minutes walking distance to hostel in our smoking or non smoking separated common areas. Just please note that although we are a very social hostel with an artistic vibe, that different paintings made by different guests and artists, the Stray Cat is not a hard partying hostel. We offer free night stay to artistic travelers would like to make a paint or performance in hostel . We have 24 hours reception with people working on desk who are knowledgeable and helpful for your possible needs, wishes and questions in Istanbul. We do not tolerate any kind of behaviour that consist of sexual, religious, ethnical, and racial discrimination, we reserve the right to refuse service anyone falls under these categories.Thank You. We wish you a nice stay. ... more   less 
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