Situated merely a 7-minute walk from Basilica Cistern, the 12-room Nobel Hostel Istanbul offers a picnic area and barbecue grills for added enjoyment. The hostel lies in Sirkeci, which maintains a tradition of local cultural and worksmanship, and the nearest bus stop, Havaist, is 350 metres away.

The commemorative German Fountain is within 5 minutes' walk of this Istanbul hostel, while the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque is 2.2 km away. Nobel hostel is 2.3 km from the Ottoman imperial Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque. Guests can relax at Cagaloglu Hamami Public Bath, located in the vicinity of the Istanbul property.

Aside from an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, the rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a more enjoyable stay. Along with a writing table, these rooms also have a stone fireplace.

Guests can taste European dishes at Seven Hills Restaurant, located 250 metres from Nobel hostel. Transportation options in the area include Sirkeci train station, which is about 15 minutes' walk away. Bicycle and car hire is available at this hostel.