Hostels in Istanbul

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...

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.

Best place to stay awesome staff very helpful and you can check in anytime. The location is brilliant 3 minutes walking you will find tramway and Galata port

Very comfortable beds and a very lovely staff. Great location by the light rail and lots of cool cafes and vintage stores. A couple tenets refused to stop smoking in the bathroom which was annoying and the shower did not drain properly but those were minor inconveniences. Overall, a great value and I would stay again

I spent a lovely time in this hostel. The location is cool and i received many advices and ideas of places to go to make the best time i possibly could in Istanbul. Je vous remercie profondément, i ll never forget the Istanbul experience and the people owning this hostel are a big part of it. Bless you all ! ❤️

I don't understand why this reviews have this place so overrated. If you're traveling by your own be aware you'll only interact with your roommates because there's no common spaces, just a building with rooms and baths. Also be aware that rooms have this annoying code lock system which rings every time anyone is getting in so forget to have a pleasant night if you're unlucky enough and get annoying...

They guys running this hostel are amazing people. They were extraordinarily helpful. They helped us with car parking, showed us some cool places and are very animal friendly. In general if you are looking for a chat or a cool story, these guys are right here for you. We had a private room, it was pretty big, the bath was new, the windows were also pretty new so you almost do not hear the noise from...

Good hostel, good location, so cleanliness and appreciated reception take care so good 👍

À Little disapointed. Nobody stayed in the lobby and the shower of the second floor was broken.

The service was good. There was a sign at the front desk warning guests not to go out with strangers, as there's a risk of being scammed into paying exorbitant fees. 😆

The location is excellent, but the facilities are a bit disappointing. The bunk bed in the dormitory creaked, the shower head was faulty, and the hairdryer didn't work properly. However, the staff were friendly. It's a good option if you're looking for something affordable.

The cleanliness made it a very comfortable stay. The bathroom and toilet on my floor were excellent. However, be aware that you only get one towel per person on the first day, which can be inconvenient for multi-day stays. The power outlets are recessed Type C. Laundry facilities aren't available on-site, so you'll need to use a nearby laundromat.

They had only 1 mistake when they changed my reservation without my confirmation. I reserved a private room with a personal bathroom. The receptionist downgraded to the room WITHOUT bathroom (I have to use a common bathroom). He said that ky reserved room was run out but he did not confirm with me before I came to the room. He should have let me know in advance. Except that, everything was fine. They...

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!

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

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...

Very good location, near all bus stops and near city center. Staff very respectful, receptionists are Yasin and Kerim was very friendly, helpful, open minded and speak english well 🤗

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.

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...

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.

It is the best place for its price. I stayed in girls' dorm with 3 separate beds. It was comfortable, quiet and clean. Bed is big and soft. Shower worked perfectly. The hostel is quiet and safe. The workers were nice and polite. The location is just perfect for everything, 5 min from Sirkeci metro station. Every room has a comfortable table if you need to work with laptop.

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...

Really friendly & helpful staff. Great rooftop bar - you can see Aya Sofya from the window! Comfortable beds. Nice fresh breakfast included. Close to everything!

A really good hostel with great staff and a lovely doggy. Sinan and Tarik are really nice blokes.

i stayed in private room, different house from dormitory. i got room in 4th floor with no elevator, so dont bring big luggage. the staff is quite helpfull. breakfast is just average. despite all that facts, the security is very good and the location is very close to tram station sultanahmet.

Very friendly stuff, great location (close to main historical attractions and close to tram station), very clean, nice breakfast. Cool bar with a great view of Hagia Sophia.

Great hospitality and service, especially the first few nights we stayed. After a bit of travelling we returned, and our rooms were a 15 minute walk from the main hostel building, with no priority notice. Very inconvenient, as we chose the hostel in part based on its location.

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.

Great location, warm and friendly service, clean and cozy bedding and facilities, shower with warm water that comes out in 1 second, and the water pressure was great💕 It was great to start off in a good accommodation for my first trip to Turkey. 💕 Although it is a newly built hostel, it seems like they work really hard on cleaning. The bedding was really comfortable and nice!

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..

Nothing particularly wrong with Hanchi Hostel, but is cheap so you get what you pay. Overall my stay was good. The best is the location/building, with a nice rooftop and closer to many interesting areas.

Good value! Read for a comprehensive review. Rooms: Rooms could get a little dirty at the end of the day, but always got a cleaning every day. Not all beds got sheets. Beds are comfortable and you get your own locker, but it can’t fit a hard luggage case or anything like that. Bring your own lock or buy one at the hostel. I kept my luggage under the bed. Quiet, but bring earplugs. There’s also a...

I've traveled 110,000 kilometers on a motorcycle across China and backpacked through more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. I started a month-long trip to Turkey in August. I stayed in hotels in the east and stayed in hostels starting in Goreme. Hanchi is the cheapest and most cost-effective hostel since Goreme. The $12 bed includes breakfast. I booked a mixed room for 12, but I was given...

I've traveled 110,000 kilometers on a motorcycle across China and backpacked through more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. I started a month-long trip to Turkey in August. I stayed in hotels in the east and stayed in hostels starting in Goreme. Hanchi is the cheapest and most cost-effective hostel since Goreme. The $12 bed includes breakfast. I booked a mixed room for 12, but I was given...

I've traveled 110,000 kilometers on a motorcycle across China and backpacked through more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. I started a month-long trip to Turkey in August. I stayed in hotels in the east and stayed in hostels starting in Goreme. Hanchi is the cheapest and most cost-effective hostel since Goreme. The $12 bed includes breakfast. I booked a mixed room for 12, but I was given...

I've traveled 110,000 kilometers on a motorcycle across China and backpacked through more than 20 countries in Asia, Europe, and Oceania. I started a month-long trip to Turkey in August. I stayed in hotels in the east and stayed in hostels starting in Goreme. Hanchi is the cheapest and most cost-effective hostel since Goreme. The $12 bed includes breakfast. I booked a mixed room for 12, but I was given...

I stay here for 2 night and the staff are very Kind, room very clean and comfortable, Service so excelent even They permit me to keep the suitcase while I go to capadocia for 4 days for free. Location is very strategis near Taksim Square. this Hostel are very recomended. I give u 5 stars ❤️ 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

The service is sooo good they give me a key for my luggage and they r so kind 🥹 and the place to sleep is so cozy. I recommend u to stay here if u come to istanbul 🥰

It was really amazing hotel and I enjoyed it.

It was a good hostel, the aircon was there and I could sleep relatively well. Some noise is there, but for this area it’s hard to find very quiet place. The service was great and welcoming. The person on reception advised good local restaurant across the street for dinners (I highly recommend that).

Well, it was very hot🥵 there is an air conditioner but it doesn’t really work.. and it’s quite noisy outside so I couldn’t sleep with door open. Also hot water didn’t come out. You can barely access wifi on 3rd floor room

Hello, a really nice and comfortable hotel! They are very helpful and so sweet in service. I really recommend this hotel!

It's a really nice place to stay! Very clean and cozy and Alex was a wonderful host! Highly recommended!

Cozy hostel and friendly staff/owners. A bit noisy and the Internet is not so good (at least from the top floor), though. But if you normally wake up early and spend the day out, this won't bother you

Close to all main attractions, yet quiet and extremely clean. Friendly atmosphere will make you feel at home.

As of today there are 2 types of 4 bedroom dorms. This is the one that has a little kitchen area and the bathroom downstairs.

The interior is modern, but service was so- So. Dust everywhere, no towels, all the beds were uncleaned, unless you ask to stay, then the ladie clean only exact bed you choose, people smoking next to Checkinspot, but it was bearable as the doors to emergency entrance was open for fresh air. Also take room the key with you everywhere as the doors closes you cant get in to the room. I was lucky and...

Stayed here for nearly 2 weeks in every kind of room they have. Very nice Hostel in middle of Kadiköys Center with a highly recommendable rooftop! The rooms were really clean and the staff was very nice and courteous! They also have earplugs for the loud night

People will use that word because of the extremely friendly staff, beautiful garden for morning yoga with the vivacious people also close to all kinds of transportation.

Had a great overall experience! Pro: - we had a fan although chose a room without ac. This was great, and we didn’t miss the ac (September), although if we opened the window the street was very loud. - really great location, nice ferry ride to the historical peninsula, easy to reach by public transport - very good breakfast on the rooftop included in the price - neighborhood was very nice, active,...

A Cozy hostel with helpful staffs at a good point on Kadikoy, surrounded by lots of bars and Cafe's, close access to Kadikoy market where you can buy fresh groceries and fish. I stayed at the 6 beds doorman. It was quite a tight room with no AC and furniture. The bar at the rooftop is an amazing journey.

Nice place clean friendly staff right in midlle of town by bars and restaurants 5min from airportbus stop deff recommend this place

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.