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Popular hostels in Istanbul

Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,184 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 15 April 2026. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is $38/night.
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Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Istanbul, Turkey
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Ivy Hostel Cafe offers 7 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Beds feature premium bedding. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.5
Good
792 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
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. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Nobel Hostel Guesthouse offers 12 accommodations. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
1394 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
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
1510 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
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. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
371 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre

Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Istanbul.

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is July ($12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is October ($217).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Istanbul?

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Sunday ($10). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $31.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as $7, rising to an average cost of $59, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $18 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 $8/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $7/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was $16/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 12 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 12 days ahead was $15 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 $25 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 15 April 2026
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Istanbul. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Turkey
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$25
Avg. per night
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$39
Avg. per night
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$51
Avg. per night
Uzun Hafiz Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
$51
Avg. per night
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Turkey
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$62
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$67
Avg. per night
Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
5.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$69
Avg. per night
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Turkey
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$73
Avg. per night
Bayram Firini Sk. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.8 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
$80
Avg. per night
Kucukayasofya Mah. Cayiroglu Sok. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$80
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 15 April 2026.
Prices on hostels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hostel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hostel class.
3 stars
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
2 stars and under
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey

Other accommodations in Istanbul

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Binbirdirek Mah. Gedikpasa Cami Sok. No:66 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkey
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$84
Avg. per night
Cihannuma Mh., Saray Cad. No 5, Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
3.4 km from city centre
Pool
$242
Avg. per night
Küçük Ayasofya, Yeğen Sk, 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.9 km from city centre
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 15 April 2026.
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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 15 April 2026.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

    On average, it’s $39/night for a hostel in Istanbul, though $37/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $9/night in Istanbul. Try to avoid booking your hostel in October (the most expensive month). Booking in March (the cheapest month) could save you money.

  • What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

    With an average review score of 10.0 (out of 10) from 1 HotelsCombined user, Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel is considered the best Istanbul hostel.

  • What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

    Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel is 30.0 km away from Istanbul Airport, making it the closest Istanbul hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

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

    European Side is the most popular area of Istanbul to stay in. In the past year, 1% of HotelsCombined users looking for Istanbul hostels searched within European Side. Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse is a popular hostel in European Side if you choose to stay in the area.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Istanbul closest to Çemberlitaş Sütunu?

    The most popular Istanbul hostel near Çemberlitaş Sütunu is Cheers Hostel. Cheers Hostel has a rating of 8.7/10 from 1,447 HotelsCombined users and it’s located just 0.6 km from Çemberlitaş Sütunu.

  • Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

    Hostels in Istanbul tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Istanbul hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

  • Does Istanbul have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 13 Istanbul hostels list “Wi-Fi” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Istanbul with this feature, then consider staying at the popular The Central House Istanbul Taksim.

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