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Balcony
Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Balcony view
Front of property
Economy Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cankurtaran Mah. Ahirkapi Cad. No:25, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Grand Bazaar
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Balcony

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Economy Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Exclusive Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Local

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Hagia Sophia
Along with a fridge in a common area, this hotel has concierge services and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a library and tour/ticket assistance.
The Local offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 90-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Local, you're just a quick walk from Hagia Sophia. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Local.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Languages

English, Hebrew, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 90-cm LED TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0958

We should mention

  • One child aged 6 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Local Hotel
The Local Istanbul
The Local Hotel Istanbul

The Local Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. But the sheets were stained— looks like shoe prints (but appeared to be freshly washed), the bathroom smelled of old pipes and there’s a window between the bathroom and the room so no privacy. The bathroom floor and the terrace were SO slippery when wet. The stairs leading into the room were narrow & uneven. Not a bad view from the room though and breakfast (in another building a block and a half away) was the highlight on a beautiful, quaint veranda. I did appreciate the centralized location while just enough away from the crowds, but be cautious walking on the narrow cobbled roads as cars don’t slow down for pedestrians. Id stay again cuz of the location, price, & breakfast, but just lower my expectations the next time. Its practical and does the job, though certainly not a romantic getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people running the local were outstanding in every way
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and close to everything you want to see in Istanbul. It’s definitely a budget hostel and the rooms reflect that but the free breakfast was good plenty full and the area was safe. Staff were very friendly and the Roman were comfortable if not a little rough around the edges. Would recommend for a budget stay for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. Staff was friendly as well as fellow visitors.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"The Local" is a beautiful and cozy guesthouse near all the beautiful sites in Istanbul! We walked to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in a few minutes and also other things like the grand bazar aren't much further. Even though we only stayed one night we had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

mohammad

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Miss your comfortable
The hotel very old and many things you can't find it. But the located is very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aria, San Francisco , CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the coolest hostel. Seaview dorm room with balcony is fantastic. Centrally located still on a quite neighborhood. free wi-fi and abundant breakfast spread. Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La terrasse le matin pour le petit déjeuner est tellement agréable Literie excellente Juste un problème d odeur désagréable de refoulement syphon salle de bain
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Live like a local! It was great. Nice house, very nice hosts. Room was cozy and comfy. Beautiful view to the sea and over the City. And everything you want to see or experience is very close. You only have to walk a few minutes. We can highly recommend The Local!!! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Sehr schöne kleine Unterkunft in top lage. Super freundlich und hilfsbereiter inhaber.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! Thanks for everything :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nadir, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Une équipe sympathique et à l'ecoute des clients. Tout est fait pour que nous nous sentions à l'aise. Le seul bémol est la faible insonorisation : on entend monter/descendre les escaliers, nous etions à coté de la porte d'entrée donc la porte claquait régulièrement ce qui nous dérangeait.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019