Piya Hostel

Hostel in Istanbul, a short walk to Hagia Sophia

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom | Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is SAR 80
SAR 89 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 39.7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Mobile key entry
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Mobile key entry
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 26.4 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Plasma TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blue Mosque - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 6 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 10 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dervish Cafe & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Şerbethane - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sur Balık - Sarayburnu - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Giritli Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Piya Hostel

Hostel near Hagia Sophia
A short walk from Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square, Piya Hostel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Piya Hostel offer comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

More

  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0521

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Piya Hostel Istanbul
Piya Istanbul
Piya Hostel Istanbul
Piya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Piya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Piya Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Piya Hostel?

This hostel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Piya Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Piya Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Piya Hostel located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Basilica Cistern and Bosphorus are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is 6 minutes by foot and Sultanahmet Station is 10 minutes.

Piya Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 156 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Madison

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only good thing about this place is the cats outside. We checked in and learned shortly after that the room didn’t have air conditioning or hot water. (Air conditioning is listed as an amenity). The staff was nice and moved us to a new room that had both. However, the rooms are very dirty, look like they’ve never been cleaned. The bathroom leaks and always has water on the floor. There was a scorpion in the shower and mold on the comforter. They are also currently doing construction and were banging for hours on end, often starting at early hours in the morning. It’s a place to sleep so if that’s all you need, it checks that box. It is affordable so you get what you pay for but it doesn’t look like the photos and the cleanliness is an issue that cannot be overlooked. I’m all for budget travel but I would not recommend, just feels dirty. The staff also made us pay in cash which we did not know in advance. They told us their credit card machine was broken when we arrived. When we booked via Expedia, it said we would be paying by card. Not an issue to pay in cash, but it would’ve been nice to know ahead of time so we could better prepare, especially as foreigners who have to deal with high ATM fees. The staff did give us some time to get cash but it was still unexpected. The cats outside though are very kind and sweet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and people
It’s very central. Great location. Both men at reception are very helpful and kind and made our stay very welcoming. I will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Qing

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly and helpful staff, good value for money
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Qing

Traveled with partner
Good value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sameena

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Waqar

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so fun waking up at 5 in the morning to the Call to Prayer from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque! I didn't think we could hear it from Piya, but we COULD! So cool! Plus an alleyful of adorable stray cats. Eye candy! We had trouble finding it, but it was so neat asking locals, and the last one we consulted knew exactly where it was. You go through a tunnel to get there. So many flowers in bloom en route. The next morning we had fun poking around the streets en route to our ferry ride to the Tulip Festival. Piya is very near a bus top by the Bosphorus Sea which goes to Eminou ferry. Really interesting walking district there. There is no breakfast, but you feast your eyes on all the sights and sounds, and that is good enough for me. The sweet host met us at 11:30 p.m. to show us to our room. I hope we can return someday. It's quaint and fun. LOL!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Augustin

2/10 Terrible

hamza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😞
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ansgar Joachim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed Anjoom

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

MUHAMMAD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Anul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good but not great
Nice location in a quiet area really close by the main attractions in Sultanhamet. Service has to be improved though, we wanted to check in at 4pm and the room wasn’t ready, and when we did check in the room was outside the main building : cold (heater was not working) and almost no wifi signal. Overall not bad for the price you pay as the room was comfy and clean, but there’s room for improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Go

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Irene

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Asifa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just live it.
It was an amazing experience.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

MUHAMMAD

Business traveler
Not good no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Piya old town
Vey quiet hostal quiet area of old town not a bad location to sultan hamet and surrounding area. No breakfast due to coronavirus so they said no cooking or washing facilities. But generally friendly staff. The manager liked you in by 12 midnight as he likes his sleep. I enjoyed the quietness of the hostal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Ali Wiaam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
I stayed in the 8-bed dormitory. There was a small fridge and a storage cabinet as well but you should bring your own lock. The place is a bit old and small but not dirty and unclean. Wifi and breakfast is good and the location is wonderful. If you're comfortable with making a little sacrifice in overall comfort and luxury this is the place for you. The hosts are friendly and helpful. I'm happy with my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor quality in shower room and poor breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Feel free to risk your life.
I regret I am unable with any honesty to concur with previous positive reviews. The wifi was virtually non-existent. There is nothing that could be called a common area. Worst of all the exit door was locked (plus two bolts) and needed a key to be opened in early morning. This is criminal negligence and could result in multiple casualties in the event of fire, since the windows have fixed security bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019