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United Kingdom

3

My stay at the hostel was an amazing experience that i'll cherish. however, the manager disliked me immediately and he got very upset when i requested a day off due to illness. there were also lots of problems with the accommodation, we were promised a female dorm but i was put into a mixed 8 bed dorm for the majority of my stay. i ended up staying in 4 different rooms during my month long stay. the hostel is in an amazing location - kadikoy is beautiful and very lively. i can't say enough good things about the other volunteers - they make the hostel feel like a home that you won't want to leave!

about 2 years ago

İlker replied

I did not want to leave a review about this volunteer because I did not want her profile to have awful review although it is nice for future businesses to be aware I didn't want to affect her future stays. Everything I had to say were negative although it is pretty difficult for us to have a negative impression as we are pretty easy going and an understanding place for our volunteers and we try to help them as much as we can.

She was calling out sick every 2 days within the first week, however, the same exact night, she would party hard and sleep at 6 am, although she has a shift at early morning next day (which is fine for us if they can manage it) but doing that in front of us on the day you call out sick is not cool at all. I evaluated well until I told her it is not nice to call out sick everytime she feels a bit unwell. She used the excuse that was morally not easy to say "no" to.

She did not do her job and had no enthusiasm to do the simple tasks she was supposed to, she was simply the worst volunteer I have had in this hostel unfortunately. She was never promised a female dormitory, it has always been only a possibility, our profile never said that we guarantee a specific room either.

We have decided to terminate her stay at some point due to zero responsibility and carelessness going up everyday, however, I did not want to discourage her and make her feel bad as she is still young and I felt waiting until the end of her time was a better thing to do since at that time it was 8-10 days left for her stay., so we did not tell her anything and we did not reflect it at all not to make her uncomfortable.

What she did is a pity and an insincere action leaving the review in the very last second before the deadline so we could not share a review for her and talk about her performance here. This alone confirms things.

I do not have anything else to say at this point. Wish her good luck and I sincerely wish life will teach her and she will in the future comprehend what kindness and ethical behaviors are like..

Onur

Canada

5

I was only supposed to volunteer at the hostel for 1 month, but ended up staying for 2. Living in this hostel with these amazing people really impacted my life in a positive way. It really is a family. This experience taught me about community, sharing, caring, and so much more. I left part of my heart at the hostel, and in Istanbul. Trust me, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. I'm already planning my next visit. Thank you İlker and Onur for everything ❤️

over 2 years ago

Italy

5

Being at the hostel was the best volunteering I have ever done. The neighborhood is perfect, the hostel is beautiful, the people who work there are super cool and with good vibes. An excellent atmosphere. The bosses are clear, always with good vibes and will try to help you in everything you need. The working conditions are even better than advertised. You just have to be a good person, do your homework and dedicate yourself to enjoy the magic of Istanbul.

over 2 years ago

Canada

5

Had a wonderful time at the hostel. The hostel itself is beautiful and the location is perfect, the work is straightforward and as agreed on. The managers are usually around in case you need anything and I made friends with lots of great people. Definitely recommend!

almost 3 years ago

United States

5

The best volunteer job ever! The work is easy and the community of people is amazing, I would highly recommend to anyone looking to live in a cool local neighborhood in Istanbul!! ❤️

almost 3 years ago

Honduras

5

My experience in the hostel was amazing, I had so much fun, meet wonderful people, other travelers staying as guests and also other volunteers that stayed while I was there. I'm very thankful with the local staff of the hostel and also with the friends that I made because of the wonderful time, adventures, parties and working environment. I truly recommend to volunteer in the hostel, all the facilities are great and is located in one of the most artistic neighborhoods of Istanbul. I'll bring this experience in my heart for the rest of my journey around the word. Cheers!

almost 3 years ago

Colombia

5

The hostel is an amazing place to volunteer! The neighborhood is the best in Istanbul and the vibe in the hostel is amazing. There's a weekly schedule and the working hours are very good! All the other volunteers and managers are great! Thank you for my time in here, I had so much fun!

almost 3 years ago

Uruguay

5

The hostel has been like a home in Istanbul for me! It is incredible to be so far from home and feel so cool! I highly recommend travelers to volunteer here at least once in their life, because they will have a great experience! Ilker has been one of the best hosts I have ever had, always taking care of the welfare of the volunteers, very kind and flexible. Thanks the hostel, definitely the best hostel in Istanbul

almost 3 years ago

United States

5

I had such an amazing experience volunteering at the hostel. I came to Istanbul with no expectations, but the people I got to meet through volunteering and the hostel itself made my time at the hostel the absolute highlight of my travels. İlker, Ibrahim, and Onur were a true delight to work for. They are some of the kindest and most respectable people I've ever met. The other workers and volunteers were no exception. Shoutout to my boys Akram, Fatih, Selah, and Murat for being real ones. So sad to leave everyone behind, but cant wait to come back! ILoveHush

almost 3 years ago

Brazil

5

My experience in the hostel couldn't be better! I didn't expect such a best days in my time in there. I was about to stay just a month and I extended to 1 months and half more and for sure want to come back, because I made a real family in there. I need to be thankful to my supervises, Ilker and Onur that take care of all staff with respect and love, making the things comfortable and always flexible and talkative with us. I really enjoy my time everyday single day with the staffs and other volunteers, thanks the hostel! Already missing this place <3

almost 3 years ago

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