Authentic hostels in Istanbul

Hostels in Istanbul are a perfect option for those who want to explore the capital without paying over the odds. Classic, hi-tech, or traditional Turkish interiors with clean dorm rooms, free Wi-Fi, friendly staff available 24/7, delicious breakfast, and a plethora of other conveniences won't cost you an arm and a leg. Have a look at our thoroughly picked selection of the best Istanbul hostels with the beauties of the Ottoman capital at arm's reach. Leave yourself to the magic of Istanbul without brushing with the costs. The only thing you will lack here is time, as the number of fundamental sights here is tending to infinity!

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  • Cheers Hostel

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (826 reviews)
    The 39-room Cheers Hostel Istanbul is 9 minutes' walk from the word Sultanahmet District and offers limousines for rent.
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  • Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel (Adults Only)

    2.5 km to the city centre
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    Pleasant location
    This property boasts pleasant location. It has a score 6.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5
    Average
    (356 reviews)
    Approximately 25 minutes' walk from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the comfortable Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel offers an à la carte restaurant on site. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel…
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  • Second Home Hostel

    600 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (107 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the comfortable Second Home Hostel Istanbul is situated only 1.3 km from the l6th - century Sokullu Mehmed Pasa Mosque. Offering public parking nearby, this…
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  • The Central House Istanbul Taksim

    4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (894 reviews)
    Located within a 3-km distance of Rahmi M. Koç Museum, the 105-room The Central House Istanbul Taksim hostel offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park.
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  • Antique Hostel

    900 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (853 reviews)
    The budget Antique Hostel Istanbul is situated near the shopping district of Istanbul, about a 25-minute walk from the historic Rustem Pasha Mosque. Featuring high-speed Internet access in…
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  • Stay Inn Taksim Hostel

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (840 reviews)
    Centrally located nearly a 10-minute ride from the mimar Sinan Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami, the stylish Stay Inn Taksim Hostel Istanbul property offers a shared lounge and various recreational…
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  • Cheers Lighthouse

    900 m to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (1386 reviews)
    Situated 750 m from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, Cheers Lighthouse Hostel Istanbul offers guests to relax on a terrace. The Istanbul hostel lies in Fatih with the peninsula coinciding with…
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  • Hush Hostel Lounge

    4.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (249 reviews)
    The 44-room Hush Hostel Lounge Istanbul is situated near the shopping district of Istanbul, merely 9 minutes' walk from Yeldeğirmeni Street. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel…
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  • Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

    900 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (993 reviews)
    The lovely Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Istanbul is situated a 6-minute walk from the mimar Sinan ArchitectThe Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamami and features cars for rent. Flawless service and a…
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  • Cheers Midtown Hostel

    2.3 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (165 reviews)
    Featuring a shopping area onsite, the 26-room Cheers Midtown Hostel Istanbul is situated in Beyoglu with a variety of options, 25 minutes' walk from the Basilica Cistern. If you…
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  • Cheers Vintage Hostel

    900 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (959 reviews)
    Cheers Vintage Hostel Istanbul offers a prime location, a mere 600 metres from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, and features a restaurant. Located in the vicinity of Historic Areas…
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  • Le Banc

    2 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (815 reviews)
    Le Banc Hostel Istanbul, located 2.2 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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  • Archeo (Adults Only)

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (1117 reviews)
    Offering Wi-Fi, Archeo Hostel Istanbul also boasts a central location only 650 m from Sishane. This Istanbul hostel is situated in Taksim with its bars and nightspots, with easy…
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  • Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1434 reviews)
    The comfortable Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location Istanbul offers a central location, just 0.6 km from the Republic Monument, and features a restaurant and a laundromat. Offering Wi-Fi…
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  • Bahaus Hostel Near Bluemosque And Hagiasophiamosque - 2 Minutes

    900 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (716 reviews)
    Just 650 m from the Ancient Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius, the 37-room Bahaus Hostel Near Bluemosque And Hagiasophiamosque - 2 Minutes Istanbul offers an à la carte restaurant on site.
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  • Manu Startup House

    12.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (626 reviews)
    Located a 20-minute walk from the Bostanci Lunapark, the comfortable Manu Startup House Hostel Istanbul invites guests to utilize a fitness club to keep up with their exercise regimen.
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  • Bucoleon By Cheers

    900 m to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (381 reviews)
    The boutique Bucoleon By Cheers Hostel Istanbul offers a magnificent location, within a 700-metre distance of the functioning Blue Mosque, and features luggage storage and a restaurant. The Istanbul…
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  • Moda Hostel

    5.1 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (27 reviews)
    The 11-room Moda Hostel Istanbul lies in Moda, which is packed with shops, cafes and bakeries, along with performing arts theaters, and a bustling nightlife along Kadife Street, and…
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  • Chambers Of The Boheme

    3 km to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (237 reviews)
    The comfortable Chambers Of The Boheme Hostel Istanbul is situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church and features cars for rent. Offering Wi-Fi, this…
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  • Galata West Hostel

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (219 reviews)
    Featuring a shared lounge onsite, the 36-room Galata West Hostel Istanbul is situated in Karakoy where funky cafes and late-night cocktail bars mix with traditional neighborhood bakeries and…
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  • Ida Istanbul

    2.2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (117 reviews)
    The 30-room Ida Istanbul hostel, located 2.8 km from Historic Areas of Istanbul, features Wi-Fi in public areas. Offering public parking nearby, this hotel is a few steps…
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  • Puffin Boutique - Istanbul

    4.6 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (115 reviews)
    The 10-room Puffin Boutique - Istanbul hostel, located a mere 11 minutes' walk from the Ihlamur Palace, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The comfortable hotel lies in the Besiktas…
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  • Levanten Hostel

    3 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.4
    Good
    (149 reviews)
    Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Levanten Hostel Istanbul is located a 25-minute stroll from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also boasts…
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  • Stanpoli Hostel

    800 m to the city centre
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    Exceptional location
    This property boasts exceptional location. It has a score 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (710 reviews)
    Featuring a lobby area and luggage storage onsite, the 22-room Stanpoli Hostel Istanbul is situated in the Bulvarnoe Ring district, 10 minutes' drive from the Storied 16th-century Suleymaniye…
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  • Yolo Hostel

    5 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (666 reviews)
    Situated around a 5-minute walk from Street Mural by PixelPancho, the comfortable Yolo Hostel Istanbul offers a terrace for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also…
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  • Rodin Hostel

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (918 reviews)
    Featuring baggage storage onsite, Rodin Hostel Istanbul is situated in Taksim with a terrace and views of the city, 18 minutes' walk from the Galata Bridge. Situated 3.8 km from…
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  • Ferah Otel

    1.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (854 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Ferah Otel Istanbul hostel is situated about 10 minutes by car from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. Offering a storage for…
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  • Hamam Hostel 1469

    1.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (60 reviews)
    The 14-room Hamam Hostel 1469 Istanbul lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, and the nearest bus stop, Unkapani, is merely 5 minutes' walk…
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  • Nomad Hostel Karakoey

    1.8 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (546 reviews)
    The 14-room Nomad Hostel Karakoey Istanbul, located around 25 minutes' walk from Maiden's Towers, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The comfortable hostel lies in Karakoy where funky cafes…
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  • Apple Hostel

    900 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    9
    Excellent
    (705 reviews)
    Offering bicycles for rent, Apple Hostel Istanbul is located approximately a 25-minute stroll from the bustling Galata Bridge.
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  • Taksim History Wooden Hostel

    3.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (501 reviews)
    The comfortable Taksim History Wooden Hostel Istanbul offers a central location, only a 9-minute stroll from the cobblestone Istiklal Street, and features baggage storage. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul…
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  • Moon Hostel

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering 24 rooms, Moon Hostel Istanbul boasts a location just 500 m from the Neve Shalom Synagogue.
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  • Sanat Hostel Taksim

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (388 reviews)
    Offering a nightclub and a shared lounge, the 106-room Sanat Hostel Taksim Istanbul is set nearly a 5-minute walk from Madame Tussauds Istanbul. Offering a shopping area, the…
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  • Lola Backpacker'S Hostel

    1.7 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (210 reviews)
    The comfortable Lola Backpacker'S Hostel Istanbul offers a convenient location, merely 0.6 km from the Galata Bridge, and features a shared lounge. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also boasts…
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  • Ferah Hostel

    1.5 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (254 reviews)
    The comfortable Ferah Hostel Istanbul, located only 0.9 km from the highway Ataturk Bridge, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hostel lies in the Bulvarnoe Ring district of Istanbul…
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  • Grand Bella Vista Hostel

    3.3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (439 reviews)
    The comfortable Grand Bella Vista Hostel Istanbul, located an 11-minute walk from the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
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  • Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge

    3 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (337 reviews)
    The 37-room Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge Istanbul, located approximately 10 minutes by car from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", features Wi-Fi in public areas. The hostel lies…
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  • Ivy Hostel Cafe

    3.4 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.8
    Good
    (15 reviews)
    The 42-room Ivy Hostel Cafe Istanbul, located 3.5 km from Miniaturk Miniature Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The comfortable hostel lies in the Garden Ring district of…
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  • Istanbul Harmony Hostel

    700 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (166 reviews)
    Istanbul Harmony hostel, located approximately 5 minutes' drive from Madame Tussauds Istanbul, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
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  • B.A.A Sabiha Goekcen

    29.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    Offering a picnic area and a garden for guests' enjoyment, B.A.A Sabiha Gokcen Hostel is located at a distance of 3.2 km from Pond Park.
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  • Windrose Hostel Istanbul

    2.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (208 reviews)
    Located 3.1 km from Yildiz Park, the 21-room Windrose Hostel Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking. This Istanbul hostel lies in Beyoglu with a variety…
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  • Musk24H

    2.4 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (59 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 45-room Musk24H Hostel Istanbul is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum.
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  • Taksim Square Hostel

    2.6 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (227 reviews)
    Offering Wi-Fi, Taksim Square Hostel Istanbul also boasts a central location within a 600-metre distance of Sishane.
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  • Hostelist

    500 m to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (101 reviews)
    The comfortable Hostelist Istanbul hostel, located only a 10-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hostel lies in European Side with Istanbul's old…
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  • Men'S Hostel In Fatih, Istanbul

    1.9 km to the city centre
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    Excellent location
    This property boasts excellent location. It has a score 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (143 reviews)
    Offering Wi-Fi, the comfortable Men'S Hostel In Fatih, Istanbul also boasts a convenient location nearly 10 minutes' walk from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi.
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  • 10M2 Hotel

    8.2 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (187 reviews)
    The comfortable 10M2 Hotel Istanbul hostel, located approximately a 10-minute drive from the Yıldız Palace, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This Istanbul hostel lies in European Side with…
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  • Taxim Hostel (Adults Only)

    3 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.8 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (127 reviews)
    The 21-room Taxim Hostel Istanbul, located nearly a 25-minute walk from the Galata Bridge, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The welcoming hostel lies in the Talimhane district…
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  • Big Apple Hotel And Hostel

    900 m to the city centre
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    8.4
    Excellent
    (70 reviews)
    The comfortable Big Apple Hotel And Hostel Istanbul lies in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia, a…
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  • Besiktas Vip Inn Hotel & Suites

    5.6 km to the city centre
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    Superb location
    This property boasts superb location. It has a score 8.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (137 reviews)
    Located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, within 6 km of the massive Camlica Mosque, the comfortable Besiktas Vip Inn Hotel & Suites Istanbul hostel features parking as well as Wi…
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  • Xalila Hostel & Cafe, Men'S Room, Best In Istanbul ,

    3.2 km to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.2
    Good
    (130 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the 12-room Xalila Hostel & Cafe, Men'S Room, Best In Istanbul, is situated just a 12-minute walk from the Taksim Gezi Park.
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