About World House Boutique Hotel
World House is a budget hostel situated on a lively main street in the Galata area of Istanbul that features free breakfast and friendly public spaces that make it easy to meet fellow travellers and socialize.
Shared dorm rooms feature a kitchen, a hair dryer, air conditioning and a bathroom with a shower.
Services and amenities offered at the hotel include 24-hour front desk, complimentary Wi-Fi, airport shuttle, a tour desk, laundry facilities and luggage storage.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning, a coffee shop is located on-site and the restaurant serves a wide variety of meals, including gluten-free and vegetarian dishes, at lunch only.
World House is located close to many attractions including Taksim Square, Galata Tower, Tunnel Square, Kasa Gallery and Spice Bazaar. A metro station is also located nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent Location in the Middle of Everything
World House is in a perfect location right in the centre of the city which means all major attractions and services are easily accessible via a short walk or commute on fast and efficient public transit.
positive:
Very Social Environment with an Upbeat Vibe
The environment of this hostel is friendly with an upbeat vibe that makes it easy to meet other travellers from all over the world. There are social activities to participate in including pub crawls and a vibrant street passes in front of the property and
positive:
Breakfast Makes for a Great Start to the Day
Upon first glance, the breakfast looks pretty basic but in reality, it provides guests with more than enough fresh, delicious items to start off a busy day of exploring Istanbul.
Negative Reviews
negative:
There is a Lack of Air Conditioning
Guests reported that there is no air conditioning in the rooms at World House despite the fact that it tends to get very hot in Istanbul. All that is available in the rooms are small fans that do nothing to cool the air.
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There is a lot of Noise Coming From the Street
The street that passes in front of the hostel is always busy and it tends to get loud with the sounds of people talking, drunken people yelling and fighting and traffic. Guests also reported that the early morning call out to prayer can be clearly h
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Dorm Rooms are in Need of Some Updates
The dorm rooms at this hotel are in need of some work both with updates and cleanliness. Guests reported old and stained mattresses and bedding, paint chipping off walls, malfunctioning toilets, lots of dirt and dust, cigarette butts near window led