Le Banc

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Prime Location: Le Banc in Istanbul offers a central position in Taksim/Beyoğlu, a 3-minute walk from Galata Tower and 0.9 mi from the Spice Bazaar. Istiklal Street is a 16-minute walk away, while Taksim Metro Station lies 1.1 mi from the hostel. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi, complemented by a lounge, shared kitchen, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, hairdresser, and themed dinner nights. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, city views, and soundproofing. Each room includes a shower, hairdryer, and parquet floors, ensuring a pleasant stay. Nearby Attractions: Explore Istanbul's landmarks such as Hagia Sophia (2.6 mi) and Topkapi Palace (1.9 mi), or take a walking tour to discover the city's rich history and culture.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Laundry

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

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See what guests loved the most:

Mohamed
Malta Malta
“Not the first time to stay here. Always the stuff is welcoming and helpful. The turkish breakfast is amazing and the location is just less than 5 minutes walking to galata tower. Always the best choice for istanbul.”
Tonyleong1
United States United States
“-Friendly and helpful staff. -They've since converted from a hostel to a standard low-scale hotel, so my dorm room got upgraded to a queen room. -Kitchen & Water purification system. -Good location!”
Joshua
Canada Canada
“Great location next to shishane metro. Great value for money. Food and drink prices very reasonable. Friendly staff. Clean and good amenities. Didn’t have a bunk bed which can be difficult to climb at night.”
Robin
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“The location, facilities and warmth & support of local staff”
Houssem
Algeria Algeria
“It was an amazing experience, the place was very clean and organized and the staff were very friendly and helpful, giving the family vibe inside the hostel”
Pavel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is not my first time in Le Banc, and I wholeheartedly love staying in this place! Their outstanding location and soulful service are still hard to beat. The rooms are clean and comfortable, I sleep like a baby here. Thank you guys!”
Lucy
United States United States
“Loved the group dinner, the friendliness of staff, the location.”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Enjoyed my stay - the staff are friendly and helpful. Facilities are decent and in a good location. Thanks guys!”
Pinheironw
Brazil Brazil
“The best Hostel i have stayed in my life. Super clean, the best location in the coolest neighborhood of Istambul, very friendly staff.”
Daniel
United States United States
“Hostel Le Banc is the best hostel in Turkey. Zero complaints. Very friendly staff. Clean facilities. Lots of opportunities to meet other travelers. Stay here. You'll be very happy.”

Area info

Amenities of Le Banc

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Laundry

House rules

Le Banc takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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License number: 25222

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