Know Hostel

Hotel with restaurant, near Hagia Sophia

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When you stay at Know Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. Also, Eminönü Square and Sultanahmet Square are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 4 minutes.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Hallway
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Deluxe Suite (Family) | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Suite (Family)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
Standard Twin Room | Interior detail
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
Hallway
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Minibar, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Deluxe Triple Room (Suite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Hocapasa Mahallesi Hüdavendigar, Caddesi No:10, Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul (IST) - 49 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 67 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 1 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 21 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 4 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 8 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪OSMANLIZADELER - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gülhane Kandil Tesisleri - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gulhane Turgut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Constantine Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Know Hostel

When you stay at Know Hostel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus. Free perks include WiFi and buffet breakfast daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. Also, Eminönü Square and Sultanahmet Square are within a short 10-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is steps away and Sirkeci Station is 4 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle at scheduled times*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Shopping

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This café specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 65 per vehicle (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 35 per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Elite Kasseria
Elite Kasseria Hotel
Elite Kasseria Hotel Istanbul
Elite Kasseria Istanbul
Know Hostel Istanbul
Know Istanbul
Know Hostel Hotel
Know Hostel Istanbul
Know Hostel Hotel Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at Know Hostel?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Know Hostel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 65 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Know Hostel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Express check-in is available.

Are there restaurants at or near Know Hostel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Know Hostel like?

Know Hostel is in Istanbul City Center, a short 1-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 9 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

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Know Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

10

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

Top Lage, Sehr sauber

Der einzige negative Punkt ist, dass das Hotel einen neuen Namen hat und jetzt Know Hostel heißt. Ansonsten Top Lage, sehr sauber und sehr hilfreiches Personal. Die Zimmer sind ausreichend, es gibt einen Aufzug und das Frühstück war sehr lecker.

10/10 Exceptional

Mooi hotel en zeer vriendelijk personeel

Hotel ziet er mooi en netjes uit. Hotelpersoneel is erg betrokken en vriendelijk. Onlangs verbleven in dit hotel tot gisteren. Ik zou hier zeker terugkomen de volgende keer dat ik naar Istanbul ga.

10/10 Exceptional

Small hotel in centre of Istanbul

The hotel has an excelent price/quality. The room is comfortable, good wifi, and the breakfast was well-served. The personal was very friendly, welcoming and helpful when we requiered other services.

10/10 Exceptional

Zentrale lage super hotel

Wir hatten das family deluxe zimmer mit unsere 2 jährige tochter und es war super auch wirklich grosses zimmer. Unsere tochter hatte genug platz zum spielen rum zu rennen ☺ Sehr freundliches hotelteam. Nur gab es wahrscheinlicg bei der resevierung ein problem und mussten eine nacht vorher aus checken aber die hatten uns ein anderes hotelzimmer reseviert. Ich würde es weiter empfehlen und würden nächstes jahr auch wieder dieses hotel buchen.

8/10 Very good

Excellent price - quality rate

Nice location near Giulhame Garden. Even if the location is near the T1 tram line, we did not have any problems with the noise. Although the breakfast variety was not large, it is understandable due to the small number of rooms in the hotel, with all the food being always fresh and tasty.

8/10 Very good

Hotel in ottima posizione per visitare a piedi tutta Istanbul, ottima la pulizia e il personale. Con poco segnale il wifi e le camere poco insonorizzate e poco oscurate per la notte. Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo.

10/10 Exceptional

اقتصادي ومريح

ممتازه جدا وشعرت براحه وسوف اكرر ازياره لهاذا الفندق في المرات الجايه وكان السعر ممتاز ١٦٠ ريال لليوم

8/10 Very good

Nettes Hotel mit super Lage

Gleich bei Ankunft im Hotel sind wir sehr herzlich vom Personal empfangen worden. Die Zimmer wurden täglich gereinigt und waren insgesamt gemütlich und sauber. Das Hotel ist klein, daher nur für einen kurzen Städtetrip geeignet. Besonders hervorheben möchte ich den Manager des Hotels Herr Orhan Özkardes. Wir hatten beim Auschecken Probleme mit einer 1.70m langen Gardinenstange. (Diese wurde am Flughaben beim Check-In nicht akzeptiert). Herr Orhan Özkardes hat uns darauf aufmerksam gemacht, dass es ev. zu Problemen kommen könnte. Nach einem kurzen Anruf bei der Airline, ist seine Vermutung tatsächlich bestätigt worden. Trotz Schnee und eisiger Kälte ist er persönlich mit uns zur Post gegangen und hat dafür gesorgt, dass die Stange nach Österreich versandt wird. Wir waren einfach begeistert! Er war stets bemüht und sehr geduldig, da wir aufgrund der Umstände etwas unruhig waren. Wer ein familienfreundliches und sicheres Hotel inkl. zentrale Lage sucht, ist mit Elite Kasseria auf jeden Fall richtig! Top, top top!

8/10 Very good

Close to Gulhane and Sirkeci Tram Station

This is my second trip to Istanbul and my goal was to dine at the Orient Express restaurant at the Sirkeci train station. Elite Kasseria is the best choice for the price offered and the location. It is a short 5 - 10 minutes' walk to the Sirkeci train station, and even closer is the Gulhane tram stop where you can take the tram to the major sights in Istanbul, like the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sofia at the Sultanahmet stop. However, if you were to take the metro from the airport it would be a little tricky as there are no metro stations nearby so you will need to change to a tram. The room I booked with two single beds is small so if you have two people with big luggage you might need to fully utilise the floor space. After staying in another country with leaky showers, this room is God-sent, with a clean shower and toilet. The sheets and floor are also pretty clean. Overall, good location, non-fuss and clean.

6/10 Good

Stadt Hotel in guter zentraler Lage

Wir hatten ein Zimmer nach hinten Raus wo sich eine Baustelle befand die aber nicht zu Beeinträchtigung führte, was nervte waren die Lüftungsanlagen der Nachbar Gebäuden die in der Nacht bei offenen Fenster recht laut waren.

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay

It's a newly built small bed and breakfast run by a friendly family. The rooms are decorated and designed to a high standard. The breakfast was fresh and tasty. The blue eyed lady in the kitchen was really friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent walking distance to all the major attractions. Minutes away from Gulhane station. Wifi was excellent and reliable. All hotels in the heart of the old city are smaller so that's expected. But this place is beautiful and cosy.

6/10 Good

الفندق صغير جداً جداً ولا يوجد حتى إستقبال بسبب صغر الفندق لكن الغرفة كبيرة ورائعة ولو عدت ثاني سأسكن به