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Popular hostels in Istanbul

Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 10,609 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 27 July 2024. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is $26/night.
The following hostels are among the most sought after in the Istanbul area. Try adjusting the dates or room and guest combinations if you're not seeing the options you're looking for.
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Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Türkiye
With a stay at Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only in Istanbul (Kagithane), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and Entertainment Centre and Kanyon Mall. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a library.
Free Wi-Fi
10.0
Excellent
1 reviews
Location
5.1 km from city centre
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye
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. All rooms of Stanpoli Hostel include air conditioning. Standard rooms also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, hairdryer and toiletries. The dormitories also include a dressing table, custom bunk beds with curtains and private lockers. Breakfast is served in buffet style in the breakfast lounge. For lunch and dinner, there are many restaurants, cafes and bars within a short walking distance from the hostel. Sultanahmet Tram Station is a 7-minute walk from the property. Ataturk Airport is 19 km from Stanpoli Hostel. A shuttle service can be arranged on request at an additional fee. Laundry and currency exchange are available.
Free Wi-Fi
9.0
Excellent
860 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mah. Billurcu Sokak, Mücadele Çikmazi no.5 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Türkiye
Situated in Istanbul, 400 metres from Taksim Square, Windrose Hostel Istanbul offers accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking and a terrace. The property is around 1.9 km from Istanbul Congress Center, 2.3 km from Dolmabahce Palace and 1.6 km from Galata Tower. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hostel, the rooms have a wardrobe. All rooms have bed linen. Popular points of interest near Windrose Hostel Istanbul include Istiklal Street, Taksim Metro Station and Dolmabahce Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Istanbul Airport, 37 km from the accommodation.
Free Wi-Fi
7.5
Good
227 reviews
Location
0.9 km from city centre
Cihangir Mahallesi Purtelas Sok No: 42, Istanbul, Türkiye
Situated in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, the rooms of this budget hotel feature a private balcony with scenic views of the city. Galata Tower is a 5-minute walk away. The simply furnished rooms at Levanten are spacious and have wooden floors. Some rooms offer a balcony. Guests have access to the hostel’s shared bathrooms during their stay. Breakfast is offered at a surcharge in the trendy cafeteria with its flat-screen TV. The bar area serves drinks and snacks. The Levanten Hostel is situated a 10-minute walk from Galata Bridge and a 5-minute walk from the Tünel Tram Stop. Ataturk Aiport is 14 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.1
Good
295 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Türkiye
Hush Hostel lounge offer free WiFi and modern dorms and rooms on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. There is a spacious garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus. The accommodations have either a shared or private bathroom. Guests can make use of the common kitchen and relax in the lounge area with its TV and musical instruments. After a traditional Turkish breakfast in the garden, guests can catch some sun on the terrace’s sunloungers and enjoy the panoramic views. Situated in the Kadikoy district, Hush Hostel is surrounded by lively bars and cafés. It takes a 5-minute walk to the Kadiköy ferry service, which offers access to the European side of Istanbul within 20 minutes.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
995 reviews
Location
5.7 km from city centre
Zeynep Kamil Mah. Balcilar Yokusu No. 69, Istanbul, Türkiye
Located in Istanbul (Uskudar), Veni Vidi Dormi - Hostel is within a 5-minute drive of Academic Hospital and Acibadem Altuniza Hospital. Featured amenities include express check-in, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
6.5
Good
1 reviews
Location
4.1 km from city centre
Huseyin Aga Mah. Topraklule Sok No 1, Istanbul, Türkiye
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. The rooms at Chillout Lya come with simple decoration and either air conditioning or fan. Certain rooms offer private bathroom and some rooms have a shared bathroom. A desk is standard. Daily breakfast is served in buffet style. You can enjoy refreshing drinks at Lya’s bar. There are also many restaurants, cafes and bars on Istiklal Avenue, 160 metres away. In the common lounge, you can watch satellite TV or films, read books and magazines you borrow from the library, or play board games. Airport shuttle service can be provided at a surcharge. Taksim Metro Station, 550 metres away, allows easy access to many sites of the city including the historical Sultanahmet district. Ataturk Airport is 21 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.7
Good
362 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye
Situated in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views. The hostel offers modern rooms and dormitories with free Wi-Fi only 700 metres from Taksim Square. Featuring a contemporary design, the rooms and dormitories of Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul include air conditioning, heating and a safe box or lockers. They all have a shared or private bathroom. Some rooms and dormitories also offer a balcony and city views. Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul serves buffet breakfast at the top floor. The top floor terrace also hosts a bar and a pizzeria. There is a table football and a cinema projection screen for the various events and evening entertainment on the terrace. Free business centre with desktop computers and a laundry room are also available at the hostel. Taksim Square is connected to the bohemian streets of Galata, Beyoglu and Cukurcuma. Istiklal Avenue is just a 10-minute walk away with numerous restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and art galleries. The hostel is only 800 metres from Taksim Metro Station and 20 km from Ataturk Airport. Istanbul Airport is within 47 km.
Free Wi-Fi
8.8
Excellent
937 reviews
Location
1.8 km from city centre
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye
Located in Besiktas in a convenient location, Puffin Boutique - Istanbul offers a terrace, shared kitchen and a shared lounge area. All the units in Puffin Boutique - Istanbul feature air conditioning and heating. Some of the units are fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, kitchenette and a refrigerator. Some units have a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. Some of the units also offer a balcony and city view. At Puffin Boutique - Istanbul you will find a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi are also available. A shared seating area and shared dining area are also found. Besiktas Pier, which provides easy access to Asian side, is just 550 metres from the property. Ataturk Airport is 21 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
125 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre

Tips for booking hostels in Istanbul

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Istanbul. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 27 July 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:September
Average price in Istanbul:$26/night
Cheapest price found:$6/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$6 - $74
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$6 - $60
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Istanbul hostels

Browse through properties in Istanbul that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 10,609 properties in Istanbul and data was last updated on 27 July 2024.
Our users rated these Istanbul hostels among the best places to stay. Learn why these hostels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Türkiye
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$23
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Seyithasan Sokak,No 12 Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$40
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Türkiye
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$15
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh., Akbiyik Cd No:17, Istanbul, Türkiye
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$12
Avg. per night

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Türkiye

Discover affordable stays in Istanbul that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Istanbul can be found for as low as $10 per night. There is currently one property in Istanbul that can be booked for this price. Paxx Istanbul Hotel & Hostel - Adults Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 27 July 2024
These Istanbul properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Türkiye
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$10
Avg. per night
Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Istanbul, Türkiye
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$10
Avg. per night
Küçük Ayasofya Mahallesi, Küçük Ayasofya Caddesi No : 53/A, Fatih/İ̇stanbul,Turkeyy, Istanbul, Türkiye
2.9 km from city centre
$10
Avg. per night
Katip Mustafa Celebi Mah. Kucuk Parmakkapi Sok. No:13 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Türkiye
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$14
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Istanbul

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Istanbul to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Istanbul at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 27 July 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Istanbul. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
2 stars and under
Cihangir Mahallesi Purtelas Sok No: 42, Istanbul, Türkiye
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Türkiye
Cankurtaran Mh., Akbiyik Cd No:17, Istanbul, Türkiye
3 stars
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye
Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mah. Billurcu Sokak, Mücadele Çikmazi no.5 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Türkiye
Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Other accommodations in Istanbul

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Binbirdirek Mahallesi Dizdariye Cesmesi Sokak No: 9 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$49
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye
1.1 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$33
Avg. per night
Halkali Merkez Mah Fatih Caddesi No. 99, Istanbul, Türkiye
14.2 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$63
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Istanbul

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Istanbul to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 27 July 2024.
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Facts about staying in Istanbul

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Istanbul to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 27 July 2024.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

    $27 per night is how much hostels in Istanbul cost, on average. $6 per night was the lowest price recently found by HotelsCombined users - but anything for $26 per night or less is a good deal. Istanbul hostel prices fluctuate throughout the year, with September being the most expensive month to book, and in June being the cheapest.

  • What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

    Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel is the best Istanbul hostel according to HotelsCombined users. Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel has a rating of 10.0/10 from 1 review.

  • What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

    The closest Istanbul hostel to Istanbul Airport is Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel, which is 30.0 km away.

  • What area of Istanbul is most popular to stay in?

    While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Istanbul, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in European Side in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Antique Hostel is our most popular hostel in this area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Istanbul closest to Sultan Ahmet Camii?

    Nobel Hostel Guesthouse is the most popular hostel in Istanbul that’s close to Sultan Ahmet Camii (the city’s most popular landmark). There are 0.2 km from Nobel Hostel Guesthouse to Sultan Ahmet Camii. While there may be other hostels near Sultan Ahmet Camii, Nobel Hostel Guesthouse is highly rated (6.1/10) by 102 users.

  • Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

    Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Istanbul on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Istanbul offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

  • Does Istanbul have hostels with “Kitchen/kitchenette” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, there are hostels in Istanbul with “Kitchen/kitchenette” as a listed amenity. According to our data, 10 hostels have the “Kitchen/kitchenette” amenity in the Istanbul area. Levanten Hostel is a popular hostel among HotelsCombined users who are looking for this particular feature.

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