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Popular hostels in Istanbul
Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,809 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 11 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is $20/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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All filtersCihangir Mahallesi Purtelas Sok No: 42, Istanbul, Turkey
Beaux Arts Istanbul hostel in Taksim with a 24-hour front desk Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has 24-hour room service and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Levanten Hostel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
6.6
Good
350 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
$57
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
Central hostel connected to a shopping center in Sultanahmet with free breakfast A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Other amenities include self parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning. Nobel Hostel Guesthouse offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.9
Good
1441 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
$55
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel in Istanbul, a short walk to Hagia Sophia This smoke-free hostel features laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and free WiFi in public areas. Piya Hostel offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
6.9
Good
581 reviews
Location
3.0 km from city centre
$31
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Seyithasan Sokak,No 12 Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Hagia Sophia A rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front-desk safe. Avrasya Hostel offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Refrigerators, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.4
Excellent
10 reviews
Location
2.6 km from city centre
$63
Bülbül Mahallesi, Turan Cd. No 50, Istanbul, Turkey
Located in Istanbul (Taksim), Bella Vista Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.6
Good
856 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
$36
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
Boasting a shared lounge and a terrace, Puffin Boutique - Istanbul is set in the centre of Istanbul, 1.8 km from Dolmabahce Palace. The property is situated 1.4 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, 1.9 km from Istanbul Congress Center and 3.4 km from Taksim Metro Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, some units at the hostel also have a city view. Taksim Square is 3.4 km from Puffin Boutique - Istanbul, while Istiklal Street is 4 km from the property. Istanbul Airport is 37 km away.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
239 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
$53
Küçük Bayram Sokak, Huseyin Aga Mah no 8, Istanbul, Turkey
Adults-only Istanbul hostel in Taksim with a 24-hour front desk A microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a communal living room. Taxim Hostel - Adults Only offers 17 accommodations with slippers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.3
Good
483 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
$25
Ebusuud Cad. No: 19, Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Bosphorus This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and concierge services. Limited housekeeping is available. Second Home Hostel offers 15 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
9.1
Excellent
383 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
$67
Uzun Hafiz Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel in Istanbul, a short walk to Bosphorus Concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this smoke-free hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-in, express check-out, and free newspapers are onsite. Bathrooms are shared. Kevin's Hostel offers 14 accommodations with complimentary weekday newspapers and shared/communal kitchens. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
7.7
Good
149 reviews
Location
5.9 km from city centre
$41
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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
8.9
Excellent
1436 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
$29
Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul
Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Istanbul including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul?
The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is December ($7). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is November ($50).
What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Istanbul?
The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Wednesday ($13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $20.
How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?
Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as $9, rising to an average cost of $47, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $10 for a 4-star hostel in Istanbul for tonight.
How much is a Istanbul hostel room this weekend?
In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Istanbul this weekend for as little as $10/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $10/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was $10/night for this weekend.
How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?
Save money by booking a hostel at least 29 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 29 days ahead was $10 per night.
Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey
Discover affordable stays in Istanbul that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Istanbul can be found for as low as $9 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 11 July 2025
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.
Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Turkey
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$9
Avg. per night
$12
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$13
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh., Akbiyik Cd No:17, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$15
Avg. per night
Huseyin Aga Mah. Topraklule Sok No 1, Istanbul, Turkey
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$15
Avg. per night
Bayram Firini Sk. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$16
Avg. per night
Hudavendigar Cad Hocapasa Mah No 20 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
Katip Mustafa Celebi Mah. Kucuk Parmakkapi Sok. No:13 Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$18
Avg. per night
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Cayiroglu Sokak No:18 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$18
Avg. per night
$19
Avg. per night
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Turkey
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$21
Avg. per night
$24
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 11 July 2025.
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.
3 stars
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Cayiroglu Sokak No:18 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
$18
Bülbül Mahallesi, Turan Cd. No 50, Istanbul, Turkey
$36
2 stars and under
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
$13
Other accommodations in Istanbul
Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Istanbul.
$43
Avg. per night
$44
Avg. per night
Halaskargazi Cd. No 96 Osmanbey, Istanbul, Turkey
2.9 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$113
Avg. per night