Cheers Porthouse

Cheers Porthouse is located in the heart of Karaköy, one of the liveliest parts of Istanbul with lots of restaurants, cafes and shops. It was the perfect location for sightseeing, close to puplic transportation and the Bosporus. Our room was out to the backyard so we didn't have any noise disturbance. Quite small, but all you need (incl. AC) and a big wardrobe. We shared a small shower and toilet, but only with one other double room which was never a problem. Breakfast was a lovely buffet style with local baked goods and spreads, but also fruit, veggies, cheeses and mueslis. The staff were all very, very friendly, especially Emrah who invites you for tea or coffee when you come in at night, aks about your day and gives great tips about what to see and do! They also call you a taxi if you need one, which we didn't need but would totally have. The room was thoroughly cleaned every day and towels changed after three, which was perfect. Checkout was uncomplicated and they even kept our baggage for us while we were out until it was time to go to the airport. I would totally come back here! It was the perfect accommodation for a small budget, exploring all day and little demands (i.e. us college students). At all times, we felt safe and welcome, and the staff made our trip quite memorable!

The walls and doors are quite thin and you could hear every sound your neighbour or people in the hallway made, but it wasn't a big problem for us. However, if you are sensitive, take some Oropax with you. The shower and toilet are very small and the lock on the shower didn't work. Noone ever walked in but it's a problem that should be fixed. You could still tell if it was occupied due to the frosted window in the door.