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Featured Hostels in Istanbul

The Central House Istanbul Taksim

The Central House Istanbul Taksim

Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34 Istanbul Istanbul
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$30 nightly
The price is $33 total per night
$33 total
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
At The Central House Istanbul Taksim, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and free newspapers. If you drive, self parking is EUR 10 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 60 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. This adults-only hostel also has laundry facilities.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Nostalji Hostel

Nostalji Hostel

Taksim Dolapdere Cadde 107 Istanbul Istanbul
$15 nightly
The price is $16 total per night
$16 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Nostalji Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with access to locker space, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets.
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Stay Inn Taksim Hostel

Stay Inn Taksim Hostel

Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7 Istanbul Taksim
Free Cancellation
$35 nightly
The price is $40 total per night
$40 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Guests of Stay Inn Taksim Hostel enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 60 per vehicle one-way, as well as an area shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include a terrace and laundry facilities.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Tel Sk. 26, Beyoglu, Türkiye Istanbul
$37 nightly
The price is $41 total per night
$41 total
May 14 - May 15
Total with taxes and fees
At Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and laundry facilities. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and concierge services.
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Yolohostel

Yolohostel

Izzettin Sk. 46 Istanbul Istanbul
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night
$59 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Yolohostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and access to locker space. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a picnic area.
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Akbiyik Caddesi, Istanbul
$43 nightly
The price is $48 total per night
$48 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Renovated in 2025, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse offers free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a library. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way, as well as an area shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, local meal delivery service, and a TV in a common area.
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel

Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel

Civelek Sokak Istanbul istanbul
Guests staying at Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a library, and a vending machine. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services.
Free WiFi
Laundry
Palais Büyükada

Palais Büyükada

Maden Mah Yilmaz Türk Cad No119 Adalar Istanbul
Free Cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night
$126 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Palais Büyükada features free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This smoke-free hostel also has a garden.
Pool
Breakfast included
Antique Hostel & Guesthouse

Antique Hostel & Guesthouse

Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet Istanbul Istanbul
$46 nightly
The price is $52 total per night
$52 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
At Antique Hostel & Guesthouse, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and express check-in. If you drive, self parking is EUR 10 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include express check-out and a terrace.
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
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Hotel Options in Istanbul

    Elite World Istanbul Taksim

    Elite World Istanbul Taksim

    Sehit Muhtar Caddesi No:42 Istanbul Istanbul
    $103 nightly
    The price is $116 total per night from Apr 30 to May 1
    $116 total
    Apr 30 - May 1
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
    Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

    Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul

    Visnezade Mah. Acisu Sok. NO. 19 Istanbul Istanbul
    $273 nightly
    The price is $306 total per night from May 17 to May 18
    $306 total
    May 17 - May 18
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,227 reviews)
    Titanic City Taksim

    Titanic City Taksim

    Kocatepe Mahallesi Lamartin Caddesi Istanbul Beyoglu
    $77 nightly
    The price is $88 total per night from May 10 to May 11
    $88 total
    May 10 - May 11
    Total with taxes and fees

Hostels

Book a hostel in Istanbul
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Istanbul. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Istanbul has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Istanbul hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Istanbul.

Hostels let you really see Istanbul
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Istanbul. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Istanbul family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Istanbul are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Istanbul for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Istanbul isn’t going to explore itself.

Istanbul Hostels essential information

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78 Hostels
Lowest Price
$16
Highest Price
$306
Popular accommodation
The Central House Istanbul Taksim, Nostalji Hostel, Stay Inn Taksim Hostel, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments, Yolohostel, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse, Gökçe Pansiyon - Adult Only - Hostel, Palais Büyükada, Antique Hostel & Guesthouse