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Hostel Le Banc

Beyoglu, Istanbul

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

Š
Šárka
From
Czech Republic
I love it here, I enjoyed every single day Staff is really kind and helpful The location is amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,060 reviews
Price from
US$99.72
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
Susan
From
United Arab Emirates
We loved our stay! Nelly is beyond perfect! She was kind, helpful and accommodative 🤗 would go back 100%. The view from her terrace is beautiful. Everything was super clean and well maintained! Always ready to help.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$28.86
1 night, 2 adults

Archeo

Beyoglu, Istanbul

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

J
Jewel
From
South Africa
The staff and owner are the most accommodating place I’ve stayed in Turkey. There is a lovely cafe downstairs with a good atmosphere. The WiFi speed is really, really good. The location is great. I enjoy stepping out knowing that I can walk to most places and also connect easily to public transport. The staff are so sweet and kind, especially Bora, Ege and Okan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,277 reviews
Price from
US$99.78
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.

G
Giancarlo
From
Italy
Overall the owner of the hotel very kind available to help me in all fields
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$51.94
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.

R
Renan
From
Ireland
Manu House is a outstanding place. Pretty well decorated, organised, clean and amazingly located to metro, around 5min walking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Price from
US$37.40
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.

m
marianna
From
Denmark
The people who work there and the owners are super kind i went for my surgery and they helped me every day to feel better. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews
Price from
US$46.17
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.

M
MASAAKI
From
Japan
Good location, kind staff, and everything is comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 754 reviews
Price from
US$52.98
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.

N
Natalia
From
Bulgaria
Quiet, cozy, clean. Great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 832 reviews
Price from
US$72.71
1 night, 2 adults

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.

M
Mahammad
From
Azerbaijan
Location was very convenient. The hotel was clean with kind personnel from all over the world.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
US$98.10
1 night, 2 adults

Cheers Vintage Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul

Ideally situated in the centre of Istanbul, Cheers Vintage Hostel features air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

C
Cho Ki
From
Hong Kong
Perfect location. Major attractions are within few minute walk. Can get to other parts of the city easily by tram. Facilities are well maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful. They provided some useful tips on travelling in Istanbul and other parts of Turkey, and gave some suggestions on where i could go for the rest of my trip in Turkey, which i found really useful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 894 reviews
Price from
US$60.31
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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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Istanbul and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 874 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$73.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 894 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$63.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 931 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$67.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 762 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$67.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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$63.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 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$98.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 647 reviews

Conveniently situated in the centre of Istanbul, Big Apple Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From US$72.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews

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

From US$57.02 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews

Located in the centre of Istanbul, Cheers Midtown Hostel is situated 1.2 km from Taksim Square and 1.3 km from Taksim Metro Station.

From US$64.64 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 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 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 554 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

Attractively set in the centre of Istanbul, XALİLA HOSTEL & CAFE LADİES ROOM features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge and free WiFi.

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.

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Cheers Lighthouse

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,551 reviews

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

From US$69.77 per night

Bucoleon by Cheers

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 380 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$80.51 per night

Mimen Hostel

Fatih, Istanbul
Budget options available
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$115.42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 881 reviews

Located in the heart of Beyoglu district, just a 10minute walk from Galata Tower, Stay Inn Taksim Hostel is just a few steps from the the lively streets of Istiklal Avenue.

From US$94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

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

From US$88.71 per night

TAXİM HOSTEL

Beyoglu, Istanbul
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews

Attractively situated in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, TAXİM HOSTEL is situated 800 metres from Taksim Metro Station, 700 metres from Taksim Square and 2 km from Istanbul Congress Center.

From US$40.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 338 reviews

Only 550 metres to lively Taksim Square with many night clubs around, Chillout Lya Hostel & Bar is located in the heart of city centre. It offers a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$31.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

Ideally set in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, XALİLA HOSTEL Only FOR MEN, BEST IN ISTANBUL is situated 700 metres from Taksim Metro Station, 600 metres from Taksim Square and 1.7 km from Galata...

From US$23.27 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$94.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 673 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$67.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 762 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$41.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 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