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Attractively situated in Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is situated 1.7 km from Taksim Metro Station, 1.4 km from Istiklal Street and 2.4 km from Suleymaniye Mosque. The accommodation provides karaoke and a shared kitchen.

Great location, great vibe, great staff and very clean!

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9.4
Superb
1,282 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

Attractively set in Istanbul, Archeo features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi. The property is situated 1.8 km from Spice Bazaar, 2.2 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower and 800 metres from Galata Tower. Some rooms at the property have a balcony with a city view.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Certain rooms come with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and a minibar. At Archeo rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.

the location was perfect for transportation and the place was cosy! they understood our ask to change the room 2 times and they changed it immediately

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9
Superb
1,514 reviews
Price from
£19
per night

The Empress Theodora Hotel ll provides private rooms and shared dorms, all with communal bathrooms.

Guests can benefit from laundry, dry cleaning and ironing service. Tour desk, safety deposit box and car rental are also available.

The staff- Murat, a very nice guy, helpful, with good English. He comforted us in the best way. The hotel is in a very good place located,just beside the Hagia Sofya mosque, very clean with good facilities. I’ve had a good sleep

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9
Superb
1,182 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

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. The property is situated 18 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, 18 km from Blue Mosque and 18 km from Spice Bazaar. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while selected rooms include a city view.

The best place to rest in Istanbul

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9.2
Superb
291 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

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.

Wonderful terrace and breakfast each morning. Location could not be better.

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9
Superb
774 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a dishwasher, an oven, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. The hostel features some rooms that have a balcony, and the rooms have a kettle. At Kadıköy Holiday Home rooms have bed linen and towels.

Batur and Efe were the best hosts ever! They were helpful with everything and friendly❤️ we are very grateful to them. The apartment is perfectly clean and it has the cleanest bathroom I have encountered. There is also plenty of stuff the guests can use: shampoo, toothpaste , coffee and tea, all the cutlery. The bed in the room was awesome, as well! In general, it's a nice and quiet area, which is also perfect for shopping. It doesn't seem too much touristic and looks like a residential district with locals. We really enjoyed it❤️👍

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9.2
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

All guest rooms at the hostel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. All rooms include a coffee machine, while selected rooms also offer a balcony and others also have city views. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

Friendly people welcomed us at the hotel and this makes all the difference in the world. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with all the necessary amenities, fridge, as well as coffee and tea. The location is great, a few minutes from the Taksim Square, fast foods and restaurants.

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9.9
Exceptional
12 reviews
Price from
£33
per night

Only 300 metres from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul. It offers a restaurant with panoramic sea views, air-conditioned accommodation and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises.

Overlooking Marmara Sea, daily breakfast buffet is served at the hotel terrace with complimentary tea and coffee service. The a-la-carte restaurant also serves lunch and dinner at a special discount.

I'm Brazilian, I was treated very well and I felt at home. Serdar is a great host, I will definitely go to this establishment again when I return to Turkey.

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8.3
Very good
1,547 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Only 250 metres from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hostel&Guesthouse has a central location in the historical Sultanahmet district. It offers a 24-hour open front desk, free Wi-Fi and a terrace with sea views.

Very nice staff, great location (although the area around the hostel is quite pricey when it comes to food). The guests there are generally really nice and respectful too, it’s easy to make friends at that hostel traveling solo!

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8
Very good
1,166 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

The hostel offers both private and shared facilities. Rooms come equipped with a satellite TV, and security lockers. Renovated in 2021, private bathrooms include shower, 24-hour hot water, and a hairdryer.

Nice staff, clean room , best location

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8.2
Very good
1,134 reviews
Price from
£14
per night

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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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  • Hostel Le Banc
    Budget options available
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,282 reviews

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

    Best staff I ever met! So friendly and helpful wow wow wow!!!!

  • Archeo
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,514 reviews

    Attractively set in Istanbul, Archeo features air-conditioned rooms, a terrace and free WiFi.

    Greeted by a tea. Great staff, room and facilities

  • The Empress Theodora Hotel ll
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,182 reviews

    Only a 5-minute walk from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, this hotel features a terrace with views over the Marmara Sea. There is a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi access in all areas.

    Location perfect, 1 min from blue mosque and aja sofia …

  • Manu Startup House
    Budget options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 291 reviews

    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.

    A place close to transportation and grocery stores

  • Stanpoli Hostel
    Budget options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 776 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.

    Great location, super friendly staff, amazing breakfast!!!

  • Punto Suite
    Budget options available
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 1.5 km from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Great location. Nearby taksim square . Clean and great service . Very friendly staff

  • Cheers Lighthouse
    Budget options available
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,547 reviews

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

    Very well located, super friendly and helpful staff.

  • Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,166 reviews

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

    Perfect location Best Staff Very helpful Comfort

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Istanbul

  • Kadıköy Holiday Home
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Attractively situated in the Kadikoy district of Istanbul, Kadıköy Holiday Home is located 12 km from Blue Mosque, 13 km from Spice Bazaar and 13 km from Basilica Cistern.

  • Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Well set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul is set 2.3 km from Spice Bazaar, 3.3 km from Galata Tower and 3.8 km from Blue Mosque.

  • Cheers Hostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 824 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.

    Staff were very friendly and breakfast was excellent

  • yolohostel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 524 reviews

    Situated in Istanbul, yolohostel has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Very nice and friendly atmosphere ,feels like home...

  • Second Home Hostel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 110 reviews

    This hostel in the heart of Istanbul is just a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. The terrace café serves a local and international breakfast.

    Very friendly staff. Amazing and convenient location.

  • Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 729 reviews

    Situated in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

    Everything was on point. Special shout-out to Seyf!

  • Jumba Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 32 reviews

    Jumba Hostel is ideally situated in Istanbul, and has a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    location is perfect the old building the internal style

  • Cheers Vintage Hostel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 743 reviews

    Cheers Vintage Hostel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Istanbul.

    Very friendly staff, everything was neat and clean!

  • 10m2 Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 174 reviews

    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.

    Very Clean -quiet Nice Staff especially the guy ( Joshua)

  • Rodin Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 306 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Rodin Hostel is located in the centre of Istanbul, 400 metres from Taksim Square.

    Everything there, the staff are so nice and helpful.

  • BKM Hostel
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 30 reviews

    BKM Hostel has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Istanbul. Located around 7 km from Maiden's Tower, the hostel with free WiFi is also 12 km away from Suleymaniye Mosque.

    Номер полностью соответствует заявленным фотографиям.

  • Beşiktaş Vip inn Hotel & suites
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, 1.8 km from Dolmabahce Palace, Beşiktaş Vip inn Hotel & suites offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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  • Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 811 reviews

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

    Clean, price was good, nice staff, would recommend!

  • B.A.A Sabiha Gökçen
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 180 reviews

    Set in Istanbul, within 31 km of 15 July Martyrs Bridge and 32 km of Maiden's Tower, B.A.A Sabiha Gökçen offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who...

    Ahmed ist der beste Mann. Er ist sehr hilfsbereit.

  • Chambers of the Boheme
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 349 reviews

    Situated in the heart of the city, Chambers of the Boheme is just 100 metres from Istiklal Avenue and 250 metres from Taksim Square.

    location is superb they serve one of the best pizza

  • Moda Drei
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Maiden's Tower reachable within 7.7 km, Moda Drei provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    Excellent as always. Staff friendly and cosy feel.

  • Antique Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,134 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.

    Excellent location, friendly staff, breakfast is included

  • Hush Hostel Lounge
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 969 reviews

    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.

    Walking distance, clean, friendly and helpful staff.

  • Moda Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 365 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a bar, Moda Hostel is located in Istanbul, 7.3 km from Maiden's Tower and 13 km from Blue Mosque.

    Beds with curtains for loads of privacy Amazing location

  • Nostalgia Time Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Istiklal Street reachable within less than 1 km, Nostalgia Time Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

  • Stay Inn Taksim Hostel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 851 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.

    The rooms was so clean and the staff was so friendly

  • Puffin Boutique - Istanbul
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 119 reviews

    Located in Besiktas in a convenient location, Puffin Boutique - Istanbul offers a terrace, shared kitchen and a shared lounge area.

    Very clean everywhere, well-equpied kitchen to use.

  • Gaia Art Hostel Hotel
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews

    Featuring a garden and a shared lounge, Gaia Art Hostel Hotel is conveniently set in the centre of Istanbul, 1.9 km from Dolmabahce Palace.

  • Big Apple Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 774 reviews

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

    Very helpflul and friendly stuff! Highly recommended place.

  • Hanchi Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,748 reviews

    Hanchi Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Istanbul.

    The breakfast was good. The staff was really nice.

  • Golden Halich Hostel
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 99 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Golden Halich Hostel is situated 1.7 km from Spice Bazaar, 1.5 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and 2.8 km from Galata Tower.

    Nice location with beautiful highpoint view of istanbul city.

  • Cheers Midtown Hostel
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 296 reviews

    Located in Beyoglu district, Cheers Midtown Hostel is only a 5-minute walk from Tophane Tram Stop and the lively Istiklal Avenue.

    Clean place, friendly staff, good location, i recommend !

  • The Central House Istanbul Galata
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,170 reviews

    Located within less than 1 km of Galata Tower and a 15-minute walk of Istiklal Street, The Central House Istanbul Galata features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Istanbul.

    The staff are very helpful the location is really good

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  • Hostel in bahcelievler
    4.3
    Scored 4.3
    Disappointing
    Rated disappointing
     · 4 reviews

    Well situated in the Bahcelievler district of Istanbul, Hostel in bahcelievler is set 13 km from Suleymaniye Mosque, 14 km from Spice Bazaar and 14 km from Halic Congress Center.

  • Kadıköy Lina Apart Female Only
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, 12 km from Blue Mosque, Kadıköy Lina Apart Female Only features views of the city.

  • Harmonistanbul
    No credit card needed

    Boasting a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Harmonistanbul is situated in Istanbul, 5.9 km from Maiden's Tower and 7.7 km from 15 July Martyrs Bridge.

  • Kevin's Hostel
    No credit card needed
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 17 reviews

    Less than a 5-minute walk to the Kadikoy Ferry Port, Kevin’s Hostel is located in central Kadikoy. It offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned accommodation with a shared bathroom.

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Hostels that guests love in Istanbul

  • Avg. price/night: £32.43
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 300 reviews
    Safe hotel, safe zone, polite management, walkable location from tourist zones, all services included in very cheap price, no a hostel but a private room, which is important for me.
    Jazmín
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £65.30
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 524 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 :)
    Anna
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £65.30
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 776 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.
    Apoorva
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.29
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 167 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.
    henry
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £56.93
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 20 reviews
    Great location, staff very helpful and kindness.Wifi very good works effective. They helped us with lagguage and with getting taxi every day while we need. Also They supported us with all kind of information that we need.That behavior was great, thanks to the staff, great location, clean and safely rooms,also great price so suitable .Airport transfer costed 30 Euro and this price so cheap. Definitely recommended by us!!!
    Patrick
    Family with young children
  • 6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 521 reviews
    rough and tough backpackers/local workers hostel...very cheap...free meals all day ...IE the REAL Backpackers experience
    Del Wykes
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.98
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 208 reviews
    We paid for budget room in the basement but were upgraded to economy room on the 2nd floor with nice view, the Manager Buraq said the hotel was not busy so he upgraded free of charge. The room was super clean as the entire hotel. Great location and good breakfast. The other manager Etrugal went also out of his way to help us with taxi and ordering food etc, he really looked after us. We felt safe. Also they allowed us to check in later than 12 as it was not busy during our stay. Will stay again if we are in Istanbul.
    Rasheda
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £75.97
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 824 reviews
    2nd time I've stayed here. Definitely the best hostel in Istanbul (I've tried a few competitors). Great rooftop bar for socialising - easy to meet new people as a solo traveller. Another shout out to Sakir for being so friendly and helping with everything like recommendations.
    Santino
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £29.87
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 381 reviews
    Location, price, got a free toilet in room upgrade Crisp clean sheets There is a fridge Heating Super small, yet cheap and has toilet, better than sleeping with 6 people in a room I think it's perfect for when you have a connecting flight to catch and need a place downtown on a budget, but with privacy I'd say it's a great combo in terms of location, price, privacy, if you don't expect much (super tiny, and needs renovation), didn't really get much sleep, but still better than hostels or sleeping in an airport
    mikhail
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £75.97
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,282 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed at! Great location, very close to public transport and quick to get to attractions. Busy with lots of shops and cafes so felt very safe walking around alone! Staff were awesome, very warm, friendly and helpful (special shout out to Fabrizia) Four bed dorm is very comfortable, good beds with curtains and nice bathroom, everything was very clean
    Madeleine
    Solo traveller

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