Welcome to Planet Paprika Hostel, where you can experience the Turkish hospitality at the heart of Istanbul.

Our hostel is providing the cozy, friendly and clean place to stay. We are not a big , impersonal hulk hostel. We value the independent travelers and we are against any kind of discrimination. So come here to be a citizen of Planet Paprika.

And we have opened our Bar ; Planet paprika Bar is waiting you now :)
1. Location

Planet Paprika Hostel is conveniently located at Taksim square. We are the closest hostel to Taksim square and Taksim metro station , just a few steps away from Istiklal Street, the most happening place in Istanbul.

At Taksim you can have a better chance to mingle with the local, not with a tourist. And after the exhausting night out, you dont need to worry about the transportation to your hostel. We are right here to serve you.

We are also closer to old Istanbul; the touristic peninsula and big touristic spots. Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and Topkapı Palace. You can walk to Sultan Ahmet or you can take a metro with tram. We prefer walking. Since it takes only 30 mintutes from here to Eminn and a bit more to Sultan Ahmet on foot. On the way to old town you can visit Cite de Pera , Nevizade , Galata Tower, Galata Bridge , fish market ,Yeni Mosque, historical Sirkeci train Station, and so on. Yes. Everything you want to visit in Istanbul is on the way to Sultan Ahmet from our hostel.
And Taksim Square is the transportation hub in Istanbul, so you can visit almost everywhere without any worry.

2. Our Rooms

- Dorms
We have Girls Dormitory room and Mixed Dormitory rooms.

At Planet Paprika Hostel; we know that when travelling with your partner, you would rather spend the night with them than have to sleep in separate dorm rooms or beds.

Thats why we have DOUBLE beds in our 8-bed mixed dorms. Couples can enjoy the budget price but also share a bed in the same room.

- Double Private Ensuite

This room has 1 double and 1 single bed.The room has a big balcony. Inside the room, you have TV, fridge and a bathroom.

- 3 Bed Private Ensuite

This room has 1 double and 1 single bed.The room has a big balcony. Inside the room, you have TV, fridge and a bathroom.

3. Our facilities

Fully Equipped Kitchen, from Microwave to Electronic Cattle, Gas range to kitchen Ware and so on.
Laundry Machine for a fee
Wi-fi, free of Charge
Hair Dryer for hire, Free of Charge
Lockers with your own padlock
Free Luggage Storage
Free Linen
Free Towels
Free Coffee and Tea at any time
Fridge for our guests to use
Central heating system during winter
Hot water for shower at any time

4. Check In and Check Out

Check in from 12pm or leave your bags before ; at our luggage room. But if we have a bed available at the time of your arrival, well be more than happy to provide that bed for you. But we can not guarantee the early check in.

Check In : 12:00
Check Out : 11:00

We know that many travelers want to take a shower before the night bus to Cappadocia, Fethiye, Izmir or anywhere. At Planet Paprika you can take a shower even after the check out.

5. Cancellation Policy:

Planet Paprika has a 24 hour cancellation policy. You need to contact us by 12.00pm the day prior to arrival to make any changes or cancel your reservation. Otherwise you will be charged for the first night of your booking.

6. Etc

We are organizing the pub crawl regularly for free. But you need to pay for your own drinks. We are not taking any commission from any kind of venue.

We accept cash only to pay for the balance upon arrival.