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Van Backpackers Hostel

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😠 Don't go if you're a solo female traveller, the owner is very creepy and made me feel really uncomfortable, the room was dirty with dirty tissues and food on the floor and the bed was so uncomfortable, it's really not worth 400 lira for a night! I stayed in much nicer places for 150 in other towns -... People often mention good, hostel, room, staff, rooms,


Address

Bahçıvan, Uzun Sk. 4/1, 65130 Van Merkez/Van, Türkiye

Website

van-apart-backpackers-hostel-gunluk-kiralk-daire.business.site

Contact

+90 552 501 70 65

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (155 reviews)

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  • 1/5 Jade 1 year ago on Google
    Don't go if you're a solo female traveller, the owner is very creepy and made me feel really uncomfortable, the room was dirty with dirty tissues and food on the floor and the bed was so uncomfortable, it's really not worth 400 lira for a night! I stayed in much nicer places for 150 in other towns - just avoid at all costs! Only positive was a few shops around but you can't cook in the "hostel" because the kitchen is so filthy. Also the windows had big cut outs so even when closed you get bugs in and the noise from the street is loud.
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anton D. 5 years ago on Google
    Exactly what you'd expect from a hostel, really well made, and location is good too. The reception and all staff were very friendly and speak English. Dormitory (6 or 8) for 50 TL, also private rooms available. No breakfast. Good WiFi. Laundry is additional 10 TL and they helped me with washing and drying. There were lockers in the room, but not locking with key (I don't know why), anyways, everything was calm and safe. Shower with hot water. The hallways and rooms are beautifully decorated. Also they have a great cafe/terrace on top with games and shishas. Will gladly stay again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Massoume H. 5 years ago on Google
    In the middle of the city with young and friendly staff. They offer you a bed, their kind hearts and helpful tips for exploring the city and surrounding. Has the loveliest cafe ever! I also love the interior design.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Marion L. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff. The room was ok, smelled like cigaret though, and some of the furniture could have needed changing (before it falls apart completely). The shower handle was broken, but the bathroom was clean.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Çan çin �. 4 years ago on Google
    I believe this is the first hostel in Eastern Turkey. Super clean, comfortable bed, big room and well located in the city center.😍 Even in winter time, the hostel is warm in every corner. 👌 I really enjoy my time when staying there 😊 Some staffs are quite helpful. It would be great that there's more Kurdish culture things in the hostel. Pity that smoking is allowed in the reception area. 🤔
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Anet 4 years ago on Google
    Me and my friend had a trip to turkey a week ago for nowruz vacations. We reserved this hostel for a night and we had a great night eve with hospitable receptions. They help us to enjoy our night eve. The rooms was really clean and the reception was really friendly.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Silvana D. 5 years ago on Google
    Safe and affordable place to spend a couple of nights to discover Van and surrounding areas. Female and male dorms, also private rooms with shared bathrooms. Bathrooms doors doesn't work properly. There is a cafe upstairs where you can spend some time. Helpful staff and fair wifi.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sydo S. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a good hostel. Although the staff speaks limited English, they are helpful. If they only would stop smoking in the common room... Great neighborhood with lots of choices for low priced Turkish food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent.number 1 All of staffs were polite and friendly.my wife and i had a good time there.Lobby,bathroom,toilet and our room were so clean.had a good price.good access to main streets and big malls...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Saber Z. 4 years ago on Google
    This hostel has both private rooms and dormitory rooms, and the prices for more than one person are quiet similar. This hostel's price is reasonable, not expensive, and not cheap. Our room was big and spacious and also included good pieces of equipment like wardrobe and coffee table and etc. It also had 2 big sofas. Another good thing was the room's private balcony, it doesn't provide you with a good view, but still gives you fresh air. The kitchen and bathrooms are shared. It's good that you can use the stove, but the bad thing is that it's downstairs and exactly next to the counter, you might feel a bit uncomfortable while cooking and waiting in front of the receptionist. The hostel's location is also good. It's located near the city center and shopping centers, you can find some kinds of transportation on the street nearby, called Cemhuriyet. You can get a shared taxi from Cemhuriyet to most of the places in the city easily.

  • 5/5 Pierre-Antoine M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hostel, amazing staff! People running this hostel are super nice, both teams morning and evening, areas are clean, prices are fair, and there’s really a good ambiance in the common areas. Would recommend.


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Amenities


  • Hotel
    • ✓ Free Wi-Fi
    • ✓ Laundry service
    • ✓ Kid-friendly
    • ✓ Kitchen in all rooms
    • ✗ Accessible
    • ✗ Pool
    • ✗ Air-conditioned

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