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Hostel Le Banc

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Attractively set in the center of Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Y
Yousef
From
Jordan
the location was the best quiet neighborhood very lovely comman area very comfortable beds very clean and organized place and the host is really really generous and amazing it was the best hostel i have ever stayed at thenk you
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,087 reviews
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$101.71
1 night, 2 adults
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YOLO Hostel

Kadikoy, Istanbul

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of sea, YOLO Hostel is located in Istanbul, 3.7 miles from Maiden's Towers.

L
LI
From
Russia
Great location & neighbourhood, plenty of cafes and little shops nearby to cater for one's needs, friendly staff and fellow travelers, cosy common room downstairs albeit not too large. Pretty reliable wi-fi. Comfy bed. Clean bathroom & shower.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 660 reviews
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$85.05
1 night, 2 adults
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Punto Suite

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, a 17-minute walk from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite has express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

D
Domagoj
From
Croatia
10/10 – A perfect stay! Punto Suite Hotel in Taksim exceeded all my expectations. The location is unbeatable, right in the vibrant heart of Istanbul, making it incredibly convenient for exploring the city. The room was pristine—spotlessly clean and impeccably maintained. What truly made my stay exceptional was Sabrina, the host. She is an absolute gem: cheerful, welcoming, and always ready to assist with a warm smile. Her hospitality made me feel right at home. If you’re looking for a comfortable and centrally located hotel in Istanbul with an incredible host, Punto Suite is the place to be. I can’t wait to return!"
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
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$155.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Archeo

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Located in Istanbul, a 15-minute walk from Taksim Square, Archeo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

S
Sebastian
From
France
I had a very pleseant stay at Archeo Hostel. The staff were really friendly and were always ready to assist with any questions that I had. I really enjoyed the ambiance of the hostel. It was rather cozy and I felt that I was the perfect place to have a nice Turkish tea to start my day. The location of this hostel is excellent and that is one of its great attributes. Very close proximity to Galataport and to the main tramway to take you to all of the major attractions in the city within a reasonable amount of time. Also, from this hostel you are also close to Takism and Istikal Street. I would definitely come back to Archeo Hostel the next time I am in Istanbul. Thank you so much ! Shoutout to the staff for their hard work !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,335 reviews
Price from
$74.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Wabi Hostels

Sisli, Istanbul

Located in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Hostels has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

D
Dayana
From
Costa Rica
Ali , Oskan & Sayf are Wabi Sabi superstars! Thank you guys.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,008 reviews
Price from
$62.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Cheers Lighthouse

Fatih, Istanbul

Only 984 feet from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.

J
Juliette
From
Japan
It’s a great little hostel located very conveniently near the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. The staff are also really friendly and helped me a lot throughout my stay which made me feel very welcome. The price is really affordable when considering the location, so I definitely recommend staying here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,593 reviews
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$74.72
1 night, 2 adults
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The Empress Theodora Hotel ll

Fatih, Istanbul

Located conveniently in the center of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is within a 6-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and 0.4 miles of Blue Mosque.

P
Pachcha
From
Thailand
Great location,walking distance(2-5mins) to Sultanahmet area. 8-10 mins to sultanahmet tram station. Many restaurants and supermarkets open 24/7. The manager and all staff were very helpful and friendly especially Yakup,he helped us a lot with everything,thank you so much for your help:) if you have any problems or questions do not hesitate to ask him for help. They offered us a room upgrade,late checked out which we really appreciated that. Room was very new,clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,116 reviews
Price from
$95.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Moon Hostel

Beyoglu, Istanbul

Located conveniently in Istanbul, Moon Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

V
Vlad
From
Romania
Perfect location easy to.find. The guy was not there, but he gave me an access code and I could enter way earlier. The beds are very comfortable, have curtains, the shower was okay, very hot water. I can't say something bad about this hostel, if you are not a picky traveler, it is perfect!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
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$66.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul

Fatih, Istanbul

Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul is located a 15-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque, 1.2 miles from Spice Bazaar and 2.1 miles from Galata Tower.

Y
Yusuf Maulana
From
Indonesia
My friend tell me about this hostel, so I book one night to see. I like it so much, so i tell another friend, and he join us few days later. Very good experience in nice location, very close to Fatih Mosque, in the heart of Turkey spiritual. Big thanks Brother Ahmed and Obama!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
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$25.90
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, 8.1 miles from Maiden's Towers and 10 miles from Dolmabahce Palace.

J
Joel
From
Brazil
I've stayed in many hostels in my life, and without a doubt this was the best. As a digital nomad, this hostel offered me a good structure to work, while also allowing me to have fun with guests from all over the world. The hostel has a new and beautiful structure, everything works perfectly, it is clean, comfortable and safe. I will forever remember my stay and experience here. I recommend it to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 550 reviews
Price from
$38.14
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 895 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 $93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 891 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Istanbul, Cheers Vintage Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From $80.05 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 959 reviews

    Located in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, Antique Hostel is only a few steps from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

    From $75.75 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews

    Only 656 feet 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 2625 feet away.

    From $68.87 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

    From $88.29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

    Located in Istanbul and with Hagia Sophia reachable within 1640 feet, Shabby Guest house provides express check-in and check-out, nonsmoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    From $132.44 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,113 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is within a 6-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and 0.4 miles of Blue Mosque.

    From $70.63 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews

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

    From $79.46 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,091 reviews

    Only 820 feet from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hostel&Guest house has a central location in the historical Sultanahmet district.

    From $58.15 per night

  • Cheers Lighthouse

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,593 reviews

    Only 984 feet from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.

    From $82.11 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 780 reviews

    Located conveniently in Istanbul, Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    From $42.38 per night

  • Bucoleon by Cheers

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 382 reviews

    This intimate Art Deco-style hotel has a rooftop terrace with views of the Sea of Marmara. It is quietly located, less than 1312 feet from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.

    From $82.11 per night

  • Piya Boutique Hotel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

    Well set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Piya Boutique Hotel is located a 10-minute walk from Hagia Sophia, half a mile from Basilica Cistern and a 13-minute walk from Column of Constantine.

    From $35.32 per night

  • Hanchi Hostel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,566 reviews

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

    From $54.03 per night

  • Mimen Hostel

    Fatih, Istanbul
    Budget options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, within a 11-minute walk of Spice Bazaar and 0.4 miles of Suleymaniye Mosque, Mimen Hostel has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

    From $117.72 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul is located a 15-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque, 1.2 miles from Spice Bazaar and 2.1 miles from Galata Tower.

    From $25.90 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Only For Families Apartment is located 1.1 miles from Spice Bazaar, a 19-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.7 miles from Galata Tower.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
    Fair - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews

    Well located in Istanbul, Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    From $30.02 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Istanbul, Sanat Hostel Taksim has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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  • YOLO Hostel

    Hostel in Kadikoy, Istanbul
    Avg. price/night: $100.06
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 660 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
    Travelers with friends

  • Stanpoli Hostel

    Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul
    Avg. price/night: $68.87
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 783 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 traveler

  • Taksim History Wooden Hostel

    Hostel in Beyoglu, Istanbul
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 431 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
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