It’s a very nice house with an awesome garden incl. chicken and cats. The staff and volunteers are very friendly and always helpful! The atmosphere was very pleasant. It’s also relatively quiet over night and in walking distance to the bazaar and Alsancak. I was travelling alone as a woman. I did not have any problems or bad experiences on the streets. However, I would not have walked the streets alone after 10pm.

The only real outdoor chill-out area is a smoking area, what makes it a bit uncomfortable for non-smokers.

Choscu n Shahika were wonderful from the moment I entered. They kindly n patiently answered all my questions and just have the gift of hospitality. People in the hostel biz should, but a lot don’t. I loved talking with them. I was so sad to leave them. The vibe in this hostel is what makes for a true hosteling experience and completely outweighs the fact that the facilities are on the old side.

That stove in the common area could get pretty smoky. Had a lot of great conversations in that common area, but it’d be nicer with a little more seating. The bathroom/shower areas are a little funky, but they’re ok for a hostel. The bicycle could use a little maintenance, but it did work.

The location is right next to the Train Station. It is truly for the backpacker. I met a varied and diverse set of people here. If only, I had more time to spend in Izmir. I know people who met here and combined plans and helped each other plan trips to each other's home countries. The location is amazing, the garden and the coop is truly a vibe. The kitchen is well equipped as well. The staff , the staff, the staff specifically the tall Kurdish Guy - sorry I forgot the name, was so kind to help me figure out transport and helped me in every way possible. Loved the people, vibe, location and the staff.

The property was like heaven for me🫂 My favorite part was the garden, it was gorgeous, there was a cat family🥹😍 so green and cozy. After city tiredness you enter a paradise 💜🌹🌹 I loved the furniture inside. It has a very bohemian vibe and comfortable to walk around. The staff was very kind, nice and helpful 🙏🙌🌹 also I loved my top bed, it was very comfortable and it was like a private space even though I was staying in a hostel 💃🏻💃🏻. Everyone who stayed at the hostel was very friendly and polite. Nothing like a multicultural night chat 🌹🫂💜 Finally, it is two minutes away from the metro and you can visit the most beautiful places and historical sites of Izmir on foot. %100 recommended. 🌞🌙😘

I love everything

Great family like atmosphere, breakfast as a group setting at one table. Pleasant indoor/outdoor oasis with chickens, water fountain, cozy swing, etc... laundry available in the afternoon, then hung up to air dry about 3 hours to dry. Many washrooms, shared kitchen. They have a couple of single rooms & mixed/family rooms too upstairs & down. Lovely place great location!

Noise of people coming & going. It's close to a loud speaker for when the Mosque does its chants at 10:30pm you can hear this no problem! I, for one, am not used to moise, I live out in the country.

Fun hostel - lots of people milling about and happy to chat. Staff were very helpful, recommended places to visit on my trip around the country. Decent sized bed that was comfortable enough. The kittens were ADORABLE!

There was an unpleasant smell in the WC which was also very small. I didn’t use the kitchen for a similar reason. I don’t think it was necessarily dirty - maybe just an issue with pipes, but still not nice. Location felt uncomfortable - I didn’t like walking home after dark on my own (which I didn’t feel elsewhere).

Excellent value. I stayed in the triple room which had all I needed. Good wifi. Basic kitchen with all you need. You can have a great breakfast for about 3 eur. Amazing garden to chill and meet other travellers. The area is a bit dodgy - but the upside is that there is tons of good and cheap restaurants around. Friendly and helpful staff. Would stay again for sure!

The place is clean - but the building is old, and sadly there is a bit of mold here and there, especially in the bathrooms. Had a bit of asthma issues. Otherwise 10/10.

super cute place, nice staff and an amazing community area! the location of the place is super central in Izmir and I really enjoyed my time here :)

The bed I had in the „private room“ was one of the most uncomfortable beds I ever slept in. Tip for you guys: make it less noisy (makes loud sounds with every little move) and please change the mattress 👌🏽

Great great hostel ! We stayed for 6 nights because of an injury looking for a place to rest and we had an amazing time. The place is super cute, you can enjoy the garden and all common spaces, you have yoga and painting material, drinkable water available and a big kitchen. The staff is very nice and helpful, definitely worth the price.

We enjoyed every piece of this little paradise.

I had such a wonderful time in Izmir, thanks to this hostel. The place is so cool. It is the center of Izmir, near to the Basmane train station, and in the meantime, it's such a quiet place. This old house, the garden, the cats : all of this contribute to create a unique atmosphere, very relaxing. You can chill in the garden for hours. The kitchen is very well furnished, you can find everything you need to cook. Everyone, the staff and the guests, were so nice. It's really easy to meet people in this place. I strongly recommend it for anyone travelling to Izmir!

Not so many things were wrong but I noticed two things that could have been better. The wifi doesn't work so well, from time to time. And the beds don't have curtains, that's a shame because if you wanna sleep in the morning, it'll be difficult... That's it for the negative aspects!