Hostels in Istanbul

The owner is very friendly and helpful. The hotel's location is great; attractions and transportation are within walking distance.

A pure 1-star hotel as there's only the rooms and bathrooms, no other facilities or spaces available for guests so don't expect a lobby to chill in, luggage-storage or anything else. Come-sleep-go basically. But it's clean, well-organised and run, with manager always present and as helpful as can be. Major claim is its location slap-bang in the middle of touristy Sirkeci, close to all the shops, restaurants...

The owner and roommates were very kind. I stayed here for one night and had a great time without any major inconveniences.

Very polite and friendly staff 👍 Convenient location 👍 Great hotel 👍

I stayed in the female dorm, the bed was a very comfortable single bed. And was only 3 bed in one room. Bathrooms are clean and the location is amazing. I would recommend this to any solo traveler on a budget.

The location is great! It's in a great spot where you can easily walk to many tourist spots. The older man who seemed to be a hotel employee didn't speak English, but we were able to communicate by showing him some text translated into Turkish. There are no amenities, so we recommend bringing your own.

The hotel is worth the money. The breakfast is small but decent and filling. The room distribution is super. The service could definitely be better, but if you push hard enough, they'll get things done.

Extremely close to the heart of the Old European Quarter, you can walk to Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. There are three room types; I stayed in two of them. The sea view room is on the top floor, and the cheapest one is in the basement. The sea view room offers direct views of the strait. The basement room was also fine; I didn't see any bugs, and it wasn't noticeably damp, so I think it's a perfectly...

Location, hospitality is great.

Only 2 minutes from hotel to Ayasofya and blue mosque

Location is biggest selling point, less than 5 minutes to walk to the blue mosque and hagia sofia. Still located on a quiet street. Staff was very friendly and helpful and breakfast was great every day. 6 bed dorm is a bit cramped and and bathroom got dirty quickly.

My stay was disappointing. While check-in was smooth, the owner was rude and unprofessional when I tried to extend my stay, insisting on cash only despite accepting card earlier. The facilities were poor—none of the power outlets worked, and I was initially given the wrong room. There was no hostel atmosphere, as most guests were older. On the plus side, the location is great for sightseeing, and the...

Second Home is truly the place to stay in Istanbul! The vibes that the staff brings make you really feel that you have a second home. The hostel is filled with nothing but laughter and non-stop fun! The rooms were very clean, the reception cozy like a living room. The activities they organize, including pub crawls, traditional Turkish breakfast and dinners, games and goofing of on the rooftop will...

The location is excellent, as it is close to the subway, tram, bus lines, and several major sights in Istanbul. The atmosphere?! You won’t feel like you’re staying in a hostel at all! It’s more like a social club, especially in the evenings. You’ll have the opportunity to sit and chat with people from all over the world at night when you come back from a long day of exploring the city. The rooms...

I can’t say enough great things about it. The location was the best! It was so close to everything. I literally could walk to anything and everything I wanted to see and so many cafes and restaurants nearby. Such a good vibe from the staff and the hostel itself. Faruk was so hospitable and made sure I had everything I needed and had a great stay. My room was clean and everything I needed. Such a great...

Second Home is amazing! The staff is super friendly and fun! The rooms and facilities were very clean and the reception was very cozy! We went on fun pub crawls, played card games on the roof, and went to a Turkish Hamam. I would definitely recommend this hostel to anyone coming to Istanbul!

Amazing experience at this hostel. Very kind people and they organized many fun experiences for us. Would definitely visit again)))

Really wonderful experience at Second Home! Clean, super social, and a friendly atmosphere created by Memo, Faruk, Ahmet, and the hostel volunteers. Would absolutely come back!

No personal light for each one bed, everything else is perfect 💯

I was super satisfied with the place. All staff were kind and helpful. Location is great. Room was spacious and comfortable (I stayed 2nights in the female dorm). I also have no reason to complain about the cleanliness. Overall it’s a great value for the price.

The host was very hospitable and my stay was very nice. The rooms were spotless and the showers very clean. The toilet did smell and had a broken light. The lockers were big enough for my 65 liter backpack. The laundry service was efficient and thorough. Great value, would definitely stay again.

Definitely recommended for women travelers. Loved it there.

Rooms are clean, Kitchen is also available for cooking and there is a dining area as well. The Boys room is in the basement, but it's good. Staff is nice and respectful. Overall experience is good. The only thing that could elevate the experience is washing maching and dryer for guest's clothes because the price of the laundry is around 250tl per kg. Otherwise, it's a good place to stay if you are...

It's about a 5-minute walk from the airport bus stop, and the station is close by, so it's in a good location 👍 It's one street away from the main road, so it's quiet and even better! The only good thing about it is the location... The futon is just a thin piece of cloth like a curtain. The sheets were new, but there were blood stains in several places, so I guess there must be bedbugs in one of the...

no staff but a pass code via WhatsApp dorms are small but secure..lockers provided excellent location very clean and pleasant good value for money would recommend for singles

I liked probably only the bed itself, a good mattress, bed linen and a blanket. BUT! It is located on a very busy street, the upper bed is near the window and also without curtains, well, i.e. transparent, there is tulle, but the light from the lanterns is very bright. Maybe they need to be adjusted near the windows or the seal needs to be replaced, in general there is no soundproofing. But at least...

Guests are mostley locals ( very kind people) Rooms are very cosy. Too many stairs to reach the third floor. During my stay, rooms weren't fully booked, but the shower was always cold. The location is among bars and cafes, perfect for night life.

Everything is good, but the stairs of the building are very steep, so people with bad knees should be careful.

The location is amazing! The main thing is why I recommend it. I didn’t like that there was no kitchen, but there was a kettle and a microwave. It is difficult to find staff for check-in. There are no places to dry clothes. But it all pays off in price and location. It’s located on a street like this with umbrellas.

I’m a solo female traveller and I’ve stayed in this hostel for a week and I’m really satisfied with the whole experience. I’ve stayed in female-only room, it had two bathrooms and was cleaned every day. The location is right near the Blue Mosque and other most famous attractions and it’s very easy to get to other parts of Istanbul from here. The hosts are very friendly and will tell you best and cheapest...

I have stayed at Avrasya Hostel on two separate occasions - once for a week back in July 2018 and again most recently for three days in December 2025. The location of the hostel is great - within 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. But I regret to write that Avrasya has seriously gone downhill since I stayed there in 2018: breakfast, coffee & tea used to be served on the upstairs...

As said by someone earlier, this place could be a gem because of its price and location but there are few things that could make it be a nono for some. One: It is half assed clean like the back of the toilet seat in the picture, it is the same with rooms and showers, kitchen, fridge and terrace. Second: although the guys who work there tend to be nice they live there full time which makes them feel...

I've been staying at this hostel for almost two weeks and am very grateful to the staff for the services they provide. The price is very reasonable. Manager Ali is very well-mannered and polite. He always keeps the place clean. You feel right at home. There's a terrace and a kitchen upstairs. It has everything you need to cook. The location is also excellent. There are markets and two beautiful mosques...

The low price is amazing considering the extremely central location (on the way there you always walk along both the Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet mosque). The service was okay, but it was really unsettling that anyone could just walk in. Though the female 6-bed room has two bathrooms, both the showers leak a lot and have black mold in them. The rooms also smelled and aren't in great shape. Would recommend...

I like this hostel very much! People who work inside is very friendly and helpful. This hostel even have terrace. Good kitchen and warm temperature inside. Quality is very good and location is perfect! Also it’s very good price! I rate this hostel 10/10! ❤️

This is exactly as advertised! Hosts were very kind, offering tea and coffee all day as well as the complimentary breakfast. Perfect location for getting to all major attractions in the city as well as lots of dining options nearby. Would definitely recommend as an affordable stay in Istanbul!

I didn't like it. The room was supposed to have a balcony, but it overlooked a dirty, abandoned terrace. Breakfast was getting poorer and smaller every day. The room is not cozy. The only good thing is the location of the hotel. The very center. Very beautiful.

Good location, average facilities

Friendly staff, and very good price. Thought it would be better for meeting other travelers though, not many people around, and the place is a little awkward. Nice enough for the price though

Wen Wen recommended to me, a step into the room just love it here, and I sleep in the fourth floor room facing the sea facing the window Bed, the room is taken to go is the scenery infinite Double terrace, is not the view of the beauty bursting need for you personally to live to live to see: p, In addition to the hostel's free Breakfast buffet must be points like?

Great value for money. Good view from the fourth floor though a little noisy during nights as seagulls sit on roof at night. If it rains, you'll be listening to all of it. Best is to keep good ear plugs.

If you see price it's very low so good for those who need a stay in less price. Pros: spacious room, good breakfast, lively area, colorful evening, good storage. Cons: poor cleanliness, water leakage in bathroom, stains on room floor, staff not very helpful. You have to ask everything by yourself or just assume things or just miss all those amenities included in your room price. TV not working, staff...

The hostel rooms are very cheap, and you can book them quite spontaneously. This also makes it possible to change rooms once you’re there. The guests (at least in my case) were friendly, though of course there’s no guarantee. The staff’s English isn’t the best, but communication works, and there’s always someone available 24/7. The rooms are fairly clean, but oh my god—the bathrooms are horribly dirty...

good one, my room always clean, sometimes bathroom need to clean 2times, hairdryer doesnt work in any bathroom except in second floor

I am very grateful to have stayed here during my trip to Istanbul. Hanchi, the staff are very friendly. Especially Johan's low-key, careful, smart and kind Stayed here for 6 days It is highly recommended to book a room with two beds The room is completely dark and quiet after turning off the lights. So that my head can have enough rest Breakfast is bread, eggs and jam But I never tire of eating...

Very clean, breakfast included, you can cook for yourself, it's really good, the stay is also very clean

Location is a bit far from bus station or metro station.. Have to walk for 15 mins.. Room was okay.. Just the shower door quite narrow.. I think better to use curtains instead.. But overall good.. We stayed for 3 nights here and so many restaurants nearby..

I came to stay at cheers for one night but I ended up staying for a whole week. I met some friends for life. If you like to play instruments or sing then cheers is a perfect option for you, there's often a little jam session happening downstairs. Otherwise there is a good party vibe if you want it as they team up with other hostels for pub crawls. Thank you Ibu and Hisham for looking after me so well...

i loved this hostel! the staff is super nice and the premises are very clean! the toilet was always clean and so were the bed and bedsheets. they let me use the toilet after check out and leave my bags after checkout, also were worried after me because i showed up very sick. would totally come back!!!

Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a hostel in a less-touristy but still central part of Istanbul! The accommodations are basic but totally fine for a backpacker on a budget. The guys running the place are super friendly and welcoming. Great vibes!

My husband and I stayed in this hostel for two nights. The hosts Ibo and Hicham made us feel so welcome in Istanbul and gave us a lot of tips on where to eat or go out. We also enjoyed some awesome jamsession at the hostel. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was clean. Thanks a lot for this beautiful first stay in Istanbul!

A lovely stay! My private room was clean and well-maintained, and had an amazing view of the street outside. The AC worked great (thank goodness). It is a busy road and can be noisy at night, so if you are a light sleeper, maybe consider somewhere else or earplugs. The people were very nice and the tram stop is so close, making everything very accessible. The surrounding neighborhoods are walkable...

We stayed here our second time in Istanbul and loved it. Super nice and easygoing staff with great recommendations for activities and places to eat. Bit of a walk to the major attractions but don’t let this deter you. It’s a fantastic location if you want to really feel the heart of the city. Dorms are clean with plenty of locker space.

It's was good experience for me , i stay for like for 8days, as its my first time being in a hostel, the atmosphere was great, the staff were very helpful and friendly, they speak English so they can help you. The people i meet there while eating our complimentary breakfast were awesome from diff countries, definitely is for u if you want to meet new people talk about diff culture.

To begin with, the location of this hostel was really incredible although it has a bit of an uphill ride or climb. It is quite manageable, there are a lot of restaurants, cafés and also the train station is only 10 minutes from here and if you want to take the airport bus, it is also very accessible at about seven minutes from here. Now coming to the room, first I had booked a four bed bunk room,...

It was very good hostel very clean all personnel of wabi is so kind so friendly. The bed was confortable the pillow too. The room of 6 bed room 21 was little bit small. The roof top was good with ozan in the DJ he was like God of the DJ can make you dance non stop when you go in the bar crawl. It was I very good experience. Thanks you WABI. I hope I Will come back SOON .

Wabi Hostels is a perfect place to stay! ​The breakfast was excellent, providing a delicious and good variety of food. The entire place was consistently clean and well-maintained. Most importantly, the staff and fellow travelers were great people, creating a genuinely welcoming and social atmosphere. Highly recommend!

This is the best hostel, by far, I have ever stayed in! And I have stayed in hostels in Nepal, Sri Lanka and other hostels in Istanbul. This is mainly because of its exceptional staff particularly at the Front Desk. They answer each guest's questions with welcoming Turkish hospitality. Ahmet, Mert, Ibrahim Mert, Talha and Zehra, all help with directions, where to eat the best Turkish food, (there...

I was in a 4-bed female room, the rooms were really clean and this was the positive point here, but one of the two shared bathrooms was broken. The upper floor where breakfast was served had a terrace and a really great view, but cooking is prohibited there and there is only alcohol and breakfast there, for food you have to go to the restaurant outside the hotel. A lady was serving breakfast who was...

Okay, if you're looking to save money.

Good hostel for budget travelers. There is a lot nice people here

Cheap price and have free breakfast and just add 1 usd for dinner 👍,u know, Istanbul food is very very expensive if u go restaurant,i think cheapest price is around 8 usd at restaurant,so this hostel is really worth 👍

The hostel is an old house but zhe cleaners are cleaning everyday , cleaning the dorms & bathrooms. Its about 10 minites walk to Tamsin Sq. The reception are friendly snc approcable. Tbe only downsidr id nk cokking but fooc is avalible in cafe.

Who posting bad reviews? Come on did you see other prices for hotels and hostels? It’s cheapest Hostel in Istanbul BUT have DINNER and BREAKFAST for free, and it’s delicious! I should say WOW because restaurants here is so expensive! And I must say everybody is so friendly here, and even have guitars I play it and enjoyed! I met new friends here, it’s nice place!!! Yes, to be honest it’s not super...

Well, I ve stayed here for a week and gonna extend for another week. When I first came here, I was a little bit badly surprised about the toilets hygiene and the people living here. I found many russians and many arabs. Later, I became very pleased and socialized with all the people. We became like a family. The service is good, the cleaning is ok... Osman, Abdullah and Nazli are just amazing. They...

Kind!^^ The location is good. It was my first time in Istanbul, and they helped me connect to the internet and phone and even helped me connect to a taxi to the airport. Thank you. Wow.

You can't stay there for more than a day. Tired furniture, smoke-filled rooms, dirty towels, gloomy, damp. I don't recommend it!

I don't think I'll stay again The shower towels were stained. We can say it's a rental room rather than a hotel. The only advantage is that it's quiet in the evenings because it's on the breakfast street in such a noisy location.

Very kind hotel staff and very comfortable rooms in a central location

Convenient and affordable! Super convenient location and nice hotel. Despite being in the heart of Besitkas, this is on a quiet street where most restaurants are closed by dinner time so I had no trouble sleeping. Easy to walk to everything including the ferry. Great price too! My only complaints are that they wouldn't give an extra pillow and the motion sensor lights in the hall turn off too quickly...

Large room in the middle of an amazing neighborhood. Staff was friendly and helpful

I stayed at Musk24 Hostel in August 2024. The staff were very kind and welcoming, which made the experience enjoyable. The hostel is a good choice for a short stay, especially if you're looking for something clean, affordable and conveniently located. The rooms were tidy and the shared facilities were well-maintained. I also appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and helpful tips from the staff about local...

The location is good and the Hostel were generally clean but the toilet papers were always empty. also had to wait for the manager up on my arrival for the check-in for like 5-10 minutes, and i couldn't find him anywhere. but other than that it was ok.

Very good, very close to the city center, convenient transportation

The boss is nice and the room is nice

The hostel is beautiful and has good infrastructure, but it doesn't follow its own rules. When I arrived, my room was dirty, with pieces of bread on the floor, right below the sign that says "No eating in the room". On the last night (July/2023), there was a lot of noise in the lobby, which should be closed at midnight, according to the house rules.

I visited Istanbul for a summer trip. In the beginning, I had a hard time finding affordable hotels. but I'm so glad I found this hotel. I suggest you to stay in this hostel too, because it is much quieter and cleaner than other hostels, in the city center.

Its location is superb but its cleanliness needs to be fixed. shower heads sometimes don’t work. Stairs to climb to get to rooms so heavy bags tough. If u can do all of this - the location is smack in shopping are and taksim and prefect. breakfast filling

Great value for money and nice location.. I was on a rainy day in December so not much outside noise, just some snoring

The location is central and convenient. There are two shared bathrooms; please bring your own toiletries. Breakfast is Turkish style—simple but filling. Black tea is always available, and the owner can help with any problems. However, this accommodation is not recommended for those with high standards.

If you are social person and have experience to live in dormitory than this place is for you. Location is very close to taksim and istaklal and surrounding areas are full ON. You can sleep peacefully only in morning time. Administration is good and friendly. 24 hours kitchen facility available,you can cook what you want to eat. Drinking water available hot and cold free 24hours. 2 kinds of tea also...

Unfortunately, the rooms are separated by plywood partitions, so the slamming of doors was very audible. The common rooms are located rather inconveniently—one is under the terrace, the other right next to it, so it's very noisy!

Be careful if you book a bed in the basement! This room is on the first floor, next to the kitchen and the exit—it's the noisiest room. Furthermore, the toilet and bathroom are right next to this room. The beds are right next to the window, so you'll hear all the street noise on one side, and everything going on in the kitchen and toilet/bathroom on the other. Furthermore, my bed was right next to...

I love this hostel! Really friendly staff, great location and good price. The outdoor garden space is great for chilling and eating. Can’t recommend enough! They make delicious brownies and coffee. Also there’s plenty of common areas for hanging out with the other guests

Perfectly located in the Asian side, this hostel is just few minutes of walk away from the port and the metro station! Nice smiley people, the beds are confortable; it's a good get away in Istanbul for sure! Do yourself a favor and stay in Hush Hostel!

Good stay Good experience, very well located, clean and cheap

Keyifli Amazing place stay great location lovely service people are happy and smiling clean amazing service for the price its in heart of kadikoy great area

People are warm and gentle. The place also hosts many people from different cultures and countries so you get a chance to great people. Everyone is friendly and relax. Also, the location is at the centre and safe. And the place is clean.

Great location Hush hostel was a wonderful community. Hush Hostel had clean rooms and good showers. Their garden area is a lovely place to have a coffee and plan your day. There is a communal kitchen where you may use the facility to prepare a meal or keep food in the fridge. Hush Hostel is very conveniently located to the ferry lines and the bus lines. I highly recommend staying here if you don...

after i left the rude xalila hostel. I change to Paxx and a lot better. tho the room were cramped i had a great day in the hostel. the african guy who works there was very helpful and friendly. the kind of people i trust in Istanbul. I hope hell get pay better

I traveled solo so thought finding a cheapest hostel This was the cheapest one i could found but it's not good at all In the description it was written there was AC but in the room the ac doesn't work i slept without ac & fan at this hot weather The room is unclean & the bathroom is not clean & the door doesn't close 🤔 I stayed there 1 day next day i found a better one with just adding like 1$ more...

The street is calm with French style The hostel is small and quiet The breakfast is good There is neither a washing machine nor a kitchen The rooms are small and tight

The workers were nice. I showed up and they spoke a little English but it was no problem to talk. They were helpful and the dorm I stayed on was mixed. Everyone was nice in the room and I met some cool people. The location is very convenient, can go anywhere fast. Great place.

that was cold room and share bath room is very unconfertable

Only few min walks from Kardikoy port and theres a lot of cafe bars.

I stayed at this hotel during my business trip and was truly satisfied. I had no issues with the cleanliness; the room was spotless, and the common areas were also tidy. It's a historical building and a youth hostel, so it needs some maintenance. The helpful staff made me feel very comfortable. I'd like to thank the entire team for making me feel right at home.

Thank you very much to the management for reducing the stress of the trip with their knowledge of English. I stayed there for 2 months.

Thank you very much to the management for reducing the stress of the trip with their knowledge of English. A middle-aged man named Abdullah He was very caring and kind I stayed there for 2 months.

Very clean place with 2 separate areas and a very large kitchen The most important thing is that the management is fluent in English and you have no problem communicating. high security

Amazing location! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Remember to take your own towels though. The terrace view is breathtaking. The breakfast is very nice.

The service offered by this youth hotel for the price is very satisfying. Perfect location. You can go in and out at whatever hour you want. Just think of bringing your own towel.

Staff was friendly. Nice place to choose for a budget stay.

Very close to all the attractions. The view from the terrace is descent. They have a 24h open reception and the staff are friendly and helpful. Cheap accomodation and not so bad breakfast. I would recommend it for value for money.

Very cool and Friendly Staff + the cheapest hostel that you can find in historical peninsula of Istanbul. It has free breakfast and a roof top bar with a beautiful view of bosphorous on the east side and view of Aya Sofia and Sultanahmet mosque when you look to the west.

Nice place, good information at the front desk. They organizes very cheap tours to Capadoccia and other places you want to go, that's really good! Beds dorms are ok, cost around 10 € There's 4 floors with no lift.

We really enjoyed our stay in this hostel I definitely recommend to stay it’s close to the mosque there a big batther or shopping centre every Wednesday 😍😍

It was a good stay at the hotel, cleanliness and attention from those in charge of the hotel. All thanks to brother Muhammad for his kindness and concern for the comfort of the visitors.

Friendly and warm reception but it is not a Hustle at all, it is a simple guest house without any cooking area or public area. Rooms are below standard. Location is great👌

Not bad place at all. There are many disadvantages of course, but it’s very hard to find any better in Fatih for that price (which is quite low). The owner is a friendly and honest person. Disadvantages are pretty obvious for Istanbul: cold room inside, smoking smell, a bit dirty furniture and bath, and small room in general. No fridge, no microwave, no kettle, no iron, no oven, problems with hot water...

location of the hotel eminonu balat karakoy taksim galata sultan ahmet very close to everywhere. Cleanliness and service was number 10.

The most excellent hostel ever! I recommend to everyone!! The price is favorable, you live like in a hotel! Everything is clean and comfortable! Wifi is available.. Shower and toilet are separate in each room! washing machines are available! all the employees are very kind people!!👍🏻👍🏻 There are shops, restaurants, fresh pastry shops, everything is what you need !! Closer to the Laleli market, you...

what wonderful people. clean hotel,

Great location that's close to everything. Clean rooms, friendly service, and very quiet. Highly recommend

It was a bit unprofessional, like when you arrive there's noone at the reception so you have to call them. Rooms are quite nice and bed super comfy! Out of all I liked the location the most and that's why I'd choose it again.

Perfect hotel for travellers on a budget. The place is clean, well located and the staff as well as the owners are very friendly and helpful in many ways. Dorm cost 70tl per person per night and even include a small breakfast. Guests can use the kitchen and fridge at any time. I would definitely recommend this place to other people.

A very social hostel....with a wide variety of people to meet ...Hygiene Standards very good for Covid-19