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Only 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul. It offers a restaurant with panoramic sea views, air-conditioned accommodation and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. With parquet floors, the units at Cheers Lighthouse are decorated with a minimalist style and simple furnishings. Each comes with a private bathroom including a shower and a hairdryer. Overlooking Marmara Sea, daily breakfast buffet is served at the hotel terrace with complimentary tea and coffee service. The a-la-carte restaurant also serves lunch and dinner at a special discount. Guests can benefit front the 24-hour front desk service and tour desk on site. The iconic Galata Tower is 3 km from the property and Ataturk Airport is 15 km away. Airport shuttle services are offered at a surcharge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • W
    Weiliang
    China China
    The location and the breakfast is really good, opening the window it was the sea view, and my roommates were very excellent, I learned a lot from them, it was meaningful and helpful for me in the future.
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great. It was handy to tourist activities. The employees were really friendly.
  • Hajar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I extended my stay here, in this hostel due to me wanting to have more time to explore Istanbul. The staff is awesome! Appreciated the positivity of Mehmet, always smiling, and Berkant
  • Hajar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff is warm.and friendly, always checking on you to make sure you're fine. Wonderful people really and I enjoyed staying in Istanbul too. Furthermore, the price is actually very cheap for a hostel, especially given the fact that you are very...
  • Scott
    Ireland Ireland
    The price & location can’t be argued with. Within walking distance to a lot of big attractions. Best part about the hostel is every Friday they run a pub crawl which is the best part of the hostel !
  • Shah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Near the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Nice view from the room. Elise the lady who prepared the breakfast was the kindest person I met in the trip, she took care of the guests and make sure everyone get the food since it's buffet, she made the...
  • Ghaffar
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Great hostel with clean rooms, friendly staff especially Elif, good breakfast, and a social vibe. Perfect location near from Haghia Shopia. Highly recommend for travelers!
  • Clemence
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good breakfast, comfy bed, friendly staffs and excellent location. The sea view is stunning. Considered the hostel located in the tourist district with many sightseeing spots within walking distance, certainly good value for money.
  • Imani
    Tanzania Tanzania
    The location was really good; it has the sea view and is also easy to move around the city. The breakfast was great self-service with multiple options.
  • Anastasia
    Georgia Georgia
    Everything is really good: easy to find. Open 24/7. Friendly stuff. Very clean. Good toilets/shower. I’ve stayed in dormitory. It has toilet just in room. Good WiFi. Comfortable pub in first floor. This pub for breakfast and we came in anytime...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • cheers soul kitchen
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Seafood • Steakhouse • Turkish • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Cheers Lighthouse

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Wellness

  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
Cheers Lighthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that booking.com guests get a special discount of 10% for lunch and dinner.

Please inform Cheers Lighthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 22333

FAQs about Cheers Lighthouse

  • The prices at Cheers Lighthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cheers Lighthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Walking tours
    • Entertainment staff
    • Pub crawls
    • Happy hour
  • Cheers Lighthouse is 700 yards from the centre of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cheers Lighthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Guests staying at Cheers Lighthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Buffet
  • Cheers Lighthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • cheers soul kitchen