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Le Banc

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Le Banc features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
Natalie
From
Russia
I like everything in this hostel. It was comfortable and people were amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 995 reviews
Price from
US$91.01
1 night, 2 adults

Chambers of the Boheme

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, Chambers of the Boheme features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Mubashir Saeed
From
Pakistan
Location of the hostel, and the attitude of the owner, very helpful, very nice man, there Pizza is also very good in taste.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
US$81.93
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Nelly

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, within 1.1 km of Taksim Metro Station and 1 km of Taksim Square, Hostel Nelly provides free WiFi.

S
Souheib Abderrahim
From
Algeria
Everything was good and perfect, best host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$29.26
1 night, 2 adults

Archeo

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Situated in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Taksim Square, Archeo offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

H
Hùng Bùi Lê Mạnh
From
Vietnam
Great location. Friendly staffs. Comfortable bed. Clean restroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Price from
US$74.05
1 night, 2 adults

Ferah Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul

Situated in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar, Ferah Hostel provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

D
Diego
From
Romania
The hospitality of the owner was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$52.67
1 night, 2 adults

Manu Startup House

Atasehir, Istanbul

Featuring a shared lounge, Manu Startup House is located in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, 13 km from Maiden's Tower and 17 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

K
Kyoko
From
Japan
The owner was kind, helpful and great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews
Price from
US$42.66
1 night, 2 adults

Taksim History Wooden Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Taksim History Wooden Hostel is conveniently located in Istanbul, and offers a garden and free WiFi.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The staff at this hostel went out of their way to help my friend who was stranded at the airport. He enjoyed staying with you, and is very grateful for all your generosity and kindness. He will be back to paint another Wall one day 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
US$46.82
1 night, 2 adults

Rodin Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Featuring a shared lounge, Rodin Hostel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from Istiklal Street.

A
Amer Rachid
From
Algeria
Everything there, the staff are so nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Price from
US$35.82
1 night, 2 adults

Ferah Otel

Fatih, Istanbul

Less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar, Ferah Otel is set in Istanbul and features free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

J
Julie
From
Australia
I had a lovely 3 night stay. My room was very clean with a nice big window that opened. The fan was perfect for cooling the room down. The bed was comfy. Having a fridge and a little freezer was amazing. The man at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. I was lucky enough to have a room that looked onto the river. The bathroon did have a smell from time to time - I guess that is an issue in older buildings and was easily solved by keeping the door shut. Also the sheet on my bed wasn't fitted so it did slide around a bit. But for what I paid for that location these were very minor issues. As a single older woman I felt very safe in the hotel and in the area even coming back to the hotel very late at night. I would definitely choose again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Price from
US$55.32
1 night, 2 adults

Lola backpacker's Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Lola backpacker's Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

i
imtiaz ahmed
From
United Arab Emirates
Very best location and the staff is very friendly. Easy to go out Very near to metro station from where you can get metro to any where in Istanbul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$7.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Le Banc

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, Le Banc features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

N
Natalie
From
Russia
I like everything in this hostel. It was comfortable and people were amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 995 reviews
Price from
US$91.01
1 night, 2 adults

Chambers of the Boheme

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, Chambers of the Boheme features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

M
Mubashir Saeed
From
Pakistan
Location of the hostel, and the attitude of the owner, very helpful, very nice man, there Pizza is also very good in taste.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 298 reviews
Price from
US$81.93
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel Nelly

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, within 1.1 km of Taksim Metro Station and 1 km of Taksim Square, Hostel Nelly provides free WiFi.

S
Souheib Abderrahim
From
Algeria
Everything was good and perfect, best host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Price from
US$29.26
1 night, 2 adults

Archeo

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Situated in Istanbul, 1.2 km from Taksim Square, Archeo offers air-conditioned accommodation and a terrace.

H
Hùng Bùi Lê Mạnh
From
Vietnam
Great location. Friendly staffs. Comfortable bed. Clean restroom.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Price from
US$74.05
1 night, 2 adults

Ferah Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul

Situated in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar, Ferah Hostel provides express check-in and check-out and free WiFi.

D
Diego
From
Romania
The hospitality of the owner was great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 244 reviews
Price from
US$52.67
1 night, 2 adults

Manu Startup House

Atasehir, Istanbul

Featuring a shared lounge, Manu Startup House is located in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, 13 km from Maiden's Tower and 17 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

K
Kyoko
From
Japan
The owner was kind, helpful and great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews
Price from
US$42.66
1 night, 2 adults

Taksim History Wooden Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Taksim History Wooden Hostel is conveniently located in Istanbul, and offers a garden and free WiFi.

E
Emma
From
United Kingdom
The staff at this hostel went out of their way to help my friend who was stranded at the airport. He enjoyed staying with you, and is very grateful for all your generosity and kindness. He will be back to paint another Wall one day 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
Price from
US$46.82
1 night, 2 adults

Rodin Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Featuring a shared lounge, Rodin Hostel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 300 metres from Istiklal Street.

A
Amer Rachid
From
Algeria
Everything there, the staff are so nice and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 774 reviews
Price from
US$35.82
1 night, 2 adults

Ferah Otel

Fatih, Istanbul

Less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar, Ferah Otel is set in Istanbul and features free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

J
Julie
From
Australia
I had a lovely 3 night stay. My room was very clean with a nice big window that opened. The fan was perfect for cooling the room down. The bed was comfy. Having a fridge and a little freezer was amazing. The man at the front desk was so friendly and helpful. I was lucky enough to have a room that looked onto the river. The bathroon did have a smell from time to time - I guess that is an issue in older buildings and was easily solved by keeping the door shut. Also the sheet on my bed wasn't fitted so it did slide around a bit. But for what I paid for that location these were very minor issues. As a single older woman I felt very safe in the hotel and in the area even coming back to the hotel very late at night. I would definitely choose again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Price from
US$55.32
1 night, 2 adults

Lola backpacker's Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Lola backpacker's Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

i
imtiaz ahmed
From
United Arab Emirates
Very best location and the staff is very friendly. Easy to go out Very near to metro station from where you can get metro to any where in Istanbul.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
US$7.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Save money on hostels in Istanbul and nearby – budget options available

Cheers Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 867 reviews

Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It offers a terrace bar with views of the Old Istanbul.

From US$69.06 per night

Cheers Vintage Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 908 reviews

Ideally situated in the centre of Istanbul, Cheers Vintage Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. 500 metres from Hagia Sophia and 500 metres from Blue Mosque,...

From US$64.37 per night

Antique Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 902 reviews

Situated in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, Antique Hostel is only a few steps from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

From US$62.99 per night

Stanpoli Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews

Only 200 metres from Blue Mosque, Stanpoli Hostel is an 4-minute walk to Hagia Sophia. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access in all areas. Topkapi Palace is 800 metres away.

From US$60.86 per night

Second Home Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is attractively situated in the centre of Istanbul, 600 metres from Basilica Cistern.

From US$58.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,063 reviews

Only 250 metres from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hostel&Guesthouse has a central location in the historical Sultanahmet district.

From US$53.37 per night

Cheers Lighthouse

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,522 reviews

Only 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.

From US$40.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 732 reviews

Conveniently located in the centre of Istanbul, Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$48.46 per night

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Moon Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews

Ideally located in the centre of Istanbul, Moon Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Only For Families Apartment is situated 1.7 km from Spice Bazaar, 1.6 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 2.8 km from Galata Tower.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.6
Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews

Conveniently set in Istanbul, Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

From US$24.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 443 reviews

Attractively situated in Istanbul, Sanat Hostel Taksim features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

SF Hotel & Residence

Pasakoy
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Located in Pasakoy, SF Hotel & Residence features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Istanbul and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews

Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within 500 metres, Istanbul Hotel&Guesthouse provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the...

From US$121.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

This intimate Art Deco-style hotel has a rooftop terrace with views of the Sea of Marmara. It is quietly located, less than 400 metres from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

From US$40.28 per night

Hostelist

Fatih, Istanbul
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews

1.2 km from Basilica Cistern, Hostelist is situated in Istanbul and offers free WiFi and express check-in and check-out.

From US$29.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Istanbul Harmony Hostel is situated in the centre of Istanbul, 700 metres from Basilica Cistern.

From US$46.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

Well set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Piya Boutique Hotel is located less than 1 km from Hagia Sophia, a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern and 1.1 km from Column of Constantine.

From US$35.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

Providing free WiFi throughout the property, Mimen Hostel is located in Istanbul, less than 1 km from Spice Bazaar and a 7-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque.

From US$117.04 per night

Situated in Istanbul, within 600 metres of Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.7 km of Galata Tower, DESTA Turizm offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Conveniently located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih Istanbul is set 1.3 km from Suleymaniye Mosque, 1.9 km from Spice Bazaar and 3.4 km from Galata Tower.

From US$25.75 per night

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Hostels that guests love in Istanbul

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Avg. price/night: US$91.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 661 reviews
My 3rd time staying at yolo. Lovely clean big and comfy rooms. Great location and value for money. The laundry service is cheap and quick. Lovely staff and atmosphere without it being a party hostel :)
Guest review by
Anna
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$60.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 737 reviews
The best hostel. Great people, great hospitality. Very friendly people. 100% recommended. The staff are so nice and understanding, also clean rooms. Great location.
Guest review by
Apoorva
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$38.62
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 478 reviews
An amazing hostel, in a great location. Super lovely neighbourhood full of restaurants and cafés. Close to metro and ferry links. The staff are super lovely and helpful. The best hostel we stayed in in Istanbul without a shadow of a doubt.
Guest review by
henry
Young couple