The 10 best hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

The best hostels in Istanbul

Some of the best backpacker spots in Istanbul

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Hostel Le Banc

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

RUIXIN

From

China

This youth hostel is very good, with a great location and friendly staff. The youth hostel often holds events, just like a big family. Next time I come to Istanbul, I plan to stay here again.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews

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US$91.59

1 night, 2 adults

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Big Apple Hotel and Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul

Situated in Istanbul, 700 metres from Hagia Sophia, Big Apple Hotel and Hostel features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a bar.

Helen

From

Turkey

I had a wonderful stay at this hostel. The location is perfect — close to public transportation, cafes, and the city center. Murat, the manager, was extremely helpful and always had a warm, friendly smile. He made my stay much more enjoyable. The room was clean and comfortable, and the common areas were cozy and inviting. I definitely recommend this hostel to anyone visiting the city — you won’t be disappointed!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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US$60.31

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Souheib Abderrahim

From

Algeria

Everything was good and perfect, best host

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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US$29.45

1 night, 2 adults

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Men's Hostel in Fatih Istanbul

Fatih, Istanbul

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.

Salvatore

From

Italy

Great location and price. The host is friendly and honest.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 50 reviews

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US$25.91

1 night, 2 adults

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Archeo

Beyoglu, Istanbul

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

From

Colombia

cute cafe in lobby and the staff are nice

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5

Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews

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US$74.52

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

PaolaNakada

From

Argentina

I really enjoyed my stay here! I had a private room at a very affordable price, and the neighborhood had plenty of shops and places to buy what I needed. Public transport was about 10–15 minutes away on foot, and as a woman traveling alone, I felt very safe in the area. The bathrooms were shared but always clean, and although there was some noise, it didn’t bother me. The older man at reception was incredibly kind — even though we didn’t speak the same language, we communicated perfectly with a translator. On my last day, my airport driver was an hour late, and he patiently waited with me the whole time, which I really appreciated.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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US$53

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Оксана

From

Kyrgyzstan

The hostel is next to the metro, which makes it convenient and quick to get anywhere in the city. We had a secluded room with a beautiful sea view. There is a kitchen, showers and toilet on the floor.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 608 reviews

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US$42.93

1 night, 2 adults

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Taksim History Wooden Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

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

Kane

From

New Zealand

The hostels location is very near Taksim square and a 5 mintue walk from the Ataturk airport bus stop, it's situated far enough away from the hustle bustle down a quiet dainty street. A very clean, tidy and safe premises, all the utilities work well and the staff are very friendly and helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2

Very good - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews

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US$47.11

1 night, 2 adults

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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.

Natalia

From

Netherlands

A small cozy room at the second floor. Clean, recently renovated, the bed is comfortable, internet connection is good. I arrived very late, almost at midnight and they were waiting for me at the reception, were very nice and helpful.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1

Very good - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews

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US$55.67

1 night, 2 adults

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10m2 Hotel

Sisli, Istanbul

Set in Istanbul and within 1.1 km of Istanbul Sapphire, 10m2 Hotel has a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Stepan

From

Bulgaria

The staff were very kind and welcoming. The breakfast was excellent. The room was really clean and tidy.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

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US$100.11

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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