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Moonstar Hostel
Istanbul, Turkey | Hotels & ResortsStarting at $53 per person
Moonstar Hostel is the budget traveller's dream hostel offering great atmosphere and service with the lowest possible prices. We are conveniently located in the heart of Old Istanbul, Sultanahmet and the main historic hub. We are only minutes away from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern, Turkish Baths, the Grand Bazaar and so much more!
Our guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Marmara Sea and historic Istanbul from the terrace while dining on freshly barbecued chicken, meat, or fish. There are great salads for all those vegetarians, too!
The showers are located inside the rooms and the W.C. are located outside the rooms and are continuously maintained. All our rooms have air condition, nightlife and Wi-Fi connection. All rooms are non-smoking.
�Please note, you must be between the ages of 18-45 to make a booking with our hostel. If you do not meet the age requirements, your booking will not be honoured and you will not be refunded your deposit which you paid on this site�
By air- we have a 24 hour private or shuttle airport pick up service.
Private service: We can pick you up by sending a private shuttle from Ataturk airport (Main Airport on the European side) for 27 € or from SABIHA GOCKEN airport (on the Asian side) for 53 €
at the time you choose. This cost is per reservation and is for between 1 to 4 persons in your reservation in total.
We will need to know your fight details, if you ask for private shuttle. Please also specify if you are arriving at Ataturk airport or Sabiha Gocken airport AND if you
w ish to use the private pick up service or the SHUTTLE pick up. Please email us this information at least 24 hours before you are due to arrive.
At ATATURK airport, please meet at the Tourism Information desk.
Please DO NOT go with anyone unless they have a sign with your name on it (some people may say they are from the airport shuttle
service- do not believe them, this is a trick!)
Alternatively, from Ataturk airport, take the airport bus shuttle (the Havas bus) or tramway-metro to Aksaray.
From there take another tram to Sultanahmet. (the tram runs from 06.00 in the morning to 23.30 in the night). Follow the directions below once you get off the tram.
From Sabiha Gocken airport, you can also take the shuttle bus to Taksim . The bus leaves at 05:00 and 06:00 and also every half hour between 18.00-23.00.
From 23.00-1.00 there may be an additional service every half an hour. From Taksim, you can take a taxi to our hostel or take the metro to Kabatas and then tram to go to Sultanhamet. Follow the directions below, once you get off the tram. Visit the Havas website for more details.
By bus- take the tram to Aksaray. From there you need to cross the main road via the pedestrian subway (which is underneath the road).
After you exit the subway, you will see another tram line opposite you, called Yusuf Pasa. Take the tram to Sultanahmet.
Make sure you are going in the right direction! Get off at the Sultanahmet stop. Get off the tram and walk downhill. You will see a Tourist Information office.
They are open in the daytime and they can help direct you to the guesthouse. If not, walk through the park towards the Blue Mosque. Pass in front of the
Blue Mosque on your right. Walk down the road - you will see the Blue Hotel (MAVI EV) on the corner. Turn right at the Mavi Ev.
Take the first road on the left. You will see numerous carpet shops. Walk down and then take the first road on the left (AKBIYIK STREET) and then go straight ahead and on the right you'll see the Moonstar Hostel sign (by foot is only 7 minutes). In case you have any problems, please phone us and we will come and get you.
By train- take the tram opposite the station to Sultanahmet and then follow the directions given above.
By boat- when you arrive at Karakoy, walk across Galata Bridge and take the tram to Sultanahmet.
Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning
Our guests can enjoy magnificent views of the Marmara Sea and historic Istanbul from the terrace while dining on freshly barbecued chicken, meat, or fish. There are great salads for all those vegetarians, too!
The showers are located inside the rooms and the W.C. are located outside the rooms and are continuously maintained. All our rooms have air condition, nightlife and Wi-Fi connection. All rooms are non-smoking.
�Please note, you must be between the ages of 18-45 to make a booking with our hostel. If you do not meet the age requirements, your booking will not be honoured and you will not be refunded your deposit which you paid on this site�
Directions
By air- we have a 24 hour private or shuttle airport pick up service.
Private service: We can pick you up by sending a private shuttle from Ataturk airport (Main Airport on the European side) for 27 € or from SABIHA GOCKEN airport (on the Asian side) for 53 €
at the time you choose. This cost is per reservation and is for between 1 to 4 persons in your reservation in total.
We will need to know your fight details, if you ask for private shuttle. Please also specify if you are arriving at Ataturk airport or Sabiha Gocken airport AND if you
w ish to use the private pick up service or the SHUTTLE pick up. Please email us this information at least 24 hours before you are due to arrive.
At ATATURK airport, please meet at the Tourism Information desk.
Please DO NOT go with anyone unless they have a sign with your name on it (some people may say they are from the airport shuttle
service- do not believe them, this is a trick!)
Alternatively, from Ataturk airport, take the airport bus shuttle (the Havas bus) or tramway-metro to Aksaray.
From there take another tram to Sultanahmet. (the tram runs from 06.00 in the morning to 23.30 in the night). Follow the directions below once you get off the tram.
From Sabiha Gocken airport, you can also take the shuttle bus to Taksim . The bus leaves at 05:00 and 06:00 and also every half hour between 18.00-23.00.
From 23.00-1.00 there may be an additional service every half an hour. From Taksim, you can take a taxi to our hostel or take the metro to Kabatas and then tram to go to Sultanhamet. Follow the directions below, once you get off the tram. Visit the Havas website for more details.
By bus- take the tram to Aksaray. From there you need to cross the main road via the pedestrian subway (which is underneath the road).
After you exit the subway, you will see another tram line opposite you, called Yusuf Pasa. Take the tram to Sultanahmet.
Make sure you are going in the right direction! Get off at the Sultanahmet stop. Get off the tram and walk downhill. You will see a Tourist Information office.
They are open in the daytime and they can help direct you to the guesthouse. If not, walk through the park towards the Blue Mosque. Pass in front of the
Blue Mosque on your right. Walk down the road - you will see the Blue Hotel (MAVI EV) on the corner. Turn right at the Mavi Ev.
Take the first road on the left. You will see numerous carpet shops. Walk down and then take the first road on the left (AKBIYIK STREET) and then go straight ahead and on the right you'll see the Moonstar Hostel sign (by foot is only 7 minutes). In case you have any problems, please phone us and we will come and get you.
By train- take the tram opposite the station to Sultanahmet and then follow the directions given above.
By boat- when you arrive at Karakoy, walk across Galata Bridge and take the tram to Sultanahmet.
Facilities
Breakfast Included, Internet Access, Airport Pick Up, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Bureau de Change, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning
