AWARDS
No.1 hostel in Turkey 2007
Top Rated in 2007 - 2008 and 2009.
Worldwide top 10 in January 2007
Voted by Hostelworld customers

Top rated recommended hostel in 2006
Top 10 in October ( Location ) ,
November ( Fun ) ,December ( overall hostel ) 2006
January ( friendliness ) 2007
December ( Best Value ) 2009
Voted by Hostelbookers customers.

VISION
''Little sweet red sailing-boat is standing in the water between Europe and Asia. Global winds touch it's sails to make it feel the rest of world and this relationship becomes a truth: You will feel at home with us'' Since we have been in this business our first idea is to welcome you with Turkish hospitality and present our culture to you.

GENERAL
Antique Hostel is next to Four Seasons Hotel and Blue House Hotel. There are two Antique named hotels in this area.This is the real and the famous one.Please be sure you have the correct address. Our hostel is located in the heart of Old Istanbul, Sultanahmet. We are only minutes away from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern, Turkish Baths, the Grand Bazaar.

PRIVATE ROOMS
Private bathroom, wireless connection, non-smoking, central heating, 24 hour hot water, air-conditioned, stallite tv (over 1000 channels), electronic safe-deposit box, iron and hair dryer and also some rooms have additional a nice view of Marmara Sea and Bosphorus.

DORM ROOMS
Four or six bed mixed rooms, air-conditioned, reading lights and security lockers (use your own padlock or buy from reception), wireless connection. Electronic hygienic toilet seat covers, anti-bacterial soap dispensers, automatic air freshners in shared restrooms. Iron and hair dryer for our guests.. We try to keep the bathrooms clean and hygienic.

TERRACE
3rd floor is our common area and bar with sea view . 4th floor is open air, comfortable roof top which you can lay down, drink cold beer, watch the view and sunset after your sight-seeing all day. Free laptops and free wireless at terrace. Have lunch and dinner with amazing view!

FREE OPEN BUFFET BREAKFAST
Your stay here includes an open buffet breakfast, including corn flakes, eggs, white sheep's-milk cheese (beyaz peynir, feta), yellow kashar cheese, butter, honey, salami, sliced cucumbers, sliced tomatoes, green and black olives, and unlimited quantities of Turkish tea, apple tea, orange tea, coffee, milk and bread. Sea view at breakfast is bonus.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
We have our own travel agency. You can have free information about all Turkey . Bus, flight tickets AND package trips to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Olympos etc...

PICK UP SERVICE
Ofcourse possible pick up service from Ataturk Istanbul airport (25Euro) one way.From Sabiha Gokcen airport (45Euro) one way. Please inform us for your flight details in advance.

FREE FREE FREE
Open buffet breakfast
Tea, Coffee and bread are unlimited in the breakfast
Internet Access (high speed)
Wi-Fi connection
Clean and fresh sheets, pillow, blanket.
Towel ( also dorm rooms )
City Map and travel information
Local Phone call
Safe-box Deposit
Security lockers
Backgammon,Chess, Scrabble,
Pictionary, Card Games
Adaptor, Charger -Converter
Luggage Room
Parking place for cars and bikes
Hairdryer for Hire
Iron/Ironing Board
Wake up service

RECOMMENDATIONS
Antique Hostel is currently listed by Lonely Planet, Petit Fute, Frommers, O Viajande, Let's Go, Rouch guide also Lonely Planet, Turkey Travel Planner (TTP), Tripadvisor websites as well.

PAYMENT
We receive payments at arrival. Turkish Lira, Euro, Usd and Gbp are acceptable only. There is no extra charge or commission of card payments.

Cancellations should be made at least 3 days before original arrival date, otherwise one night is charged to credit card. Check-in time is 13pm and check-out time is 10:30am. 7/24 reception. No curfew. Generator and water storage.

Plaese read more than 2000 customer comments then be the guest of our family :)

''YOU WILL FEEL AT HOME WITH US''