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
    (835 reviews)
    Cheers Hostel Istanbul is an 18-minute walk from the Galata Bridge and offers limousines for rent. Educational venues in the vicinity include the prominent Turkish Istanbul University, located 1.6…
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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 6.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    5
    Average
    (337 reviews)
    Situated just 6 minutes' walk from the Beyoglu, Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel offers guests to relax on a sunbathing terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also boasts a location…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (109 reviews)
    Located around 3 km from the Taksim Gezi Park, Second Home Hostel Istanbul offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and public parking.
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (891 reviews)
    Conveniently located around a 10-minute walk from the Military Museum and Cultural Site Command, The Central House Istanbul Taksim hostel features a shared lounge and karaoke for guests' leisure.
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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 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (879 reviews)
    Featuring high-speed Internet access in public areas, the budget Antique Hostel Istanbul is situated approximately a 25-minute walk from the Valens Aqueduct. Offering public parking on site, the…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (106 reviews)
    Centrally located 3.6 km from Yildiz Park, the stylish Stay Inn Taksim Hostel Istanbul property offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities for guests' leisure. Offering Wi-Fi, this…
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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
    (1427 reviews)
    Situated only 9 minutes on foot from the Little Hagia Sophia, Cheers Lighthouse Hostel Istanbul offers guests to relax on a terrace. The Istanbul hostel lies in a historical area…
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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)
    Hush Hostel Lounge Istanbul is situated near a shopping district, just a 9-minute walk from Hagios Georgios Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel is…
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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!
    7.6
    Good
    (1013 reviews)
    Offering a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities for guests' enjoyment, the lovely Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Istanbul is located within 20 minutes' walk of the New Mosque. Flawless service and…
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  • Cheers Midtown Hostel

    2.3 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (172 reviews)
    Featuring a shopping area, Cheers Midtown Hostel Istanbul is situated in the centre of Istanbul, 5 minutes' walk from the Museum of Innocence. If you need to keep in touch…
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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
    (949 reviews)
    Situated a mere 7 minutes on foot from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, Cheers Vintage Hostel Istanbul offers guests to relax on a terrace. Featuring Wi-Fi in public…
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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!
    9
    Excellent
    (859 reviews)
    Situated only 5 minutes on foot from Asmali Mescit Street, Le Banc Hostel Istanbul offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the Istanbul…
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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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (104 reviews)
    Archeo Hostel Istanbul lies in the Garden Ring district, and the nearest bus stop, Tophane, is just 400 metres away.
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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 9.1 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (1462 reviews)
    Offering 25 rooms, Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location Istanbul boasts a location approximately a 5-minute walk from Demiroren Shopping Mall. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, this Istanbul…
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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
    (732 reviews)
    Situated just an 8-minute walk from the functioning Blue Mosque, Bahaus Hostel Near Bluemosque And Hagiasophiamosque - 2 Minutes Istanbul offers guests to relax on a shared lounge.
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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!
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Manu Startup House Hostel Istanbul is situated within 25 minutes' walk of Ilhan Serdaroglu Hair Transplantation Clinic. Offering a convenience store, the Istanbul hostel…
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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
    (376 reviews)
    The boutique Bucoleon By Cheers Hostel Istanbul offers a magnificent location, just 0.7 km from the historic Blue Mosque, and features luggage storage and a restaurant. The Istanbul hostel lies…
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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)
    Offering 11 rooms, Moda Hostel Istanbul boasts a location a 6-minute stroll from the Osman Aga Mosque.
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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 9.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (267 reviews)
    Chambers Of The Boheme Hostel Istanbul is situated around 5 minutes' walk from the Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church and features cars for rent. This Istanbul hostel lies in the…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (26 reviews)
    Situated 7 minutes' stroll from the Neve Shalom Synagogue, Galata West Hostel Istanbul offers a shared lounge for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, this hostel also boasts a location…
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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!
    Ida Istanbul hostel, located a 25-minute walk from the Ottoman imperial New Mosque, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hotel is situated near a train station, making it…
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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
    (113 reviews)
    Puffin Boutique - Istanbul hostel, located 2.5 km from Church of Saint Anthony of Padua, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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  • Armis Hostel

    800 m to the city centre
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    Very good location
    This property boasts very good location. It has a score 7.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6.2
    Good
    (2 reviews)
    Armis Hostel Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, and the nearest bus stop, Catladikapi, is nearly a 5-minute walk away.
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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!
    8
    Good
    (25 reviews)
    Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Levanten Hostel Istanbul is located within a 1-km distance of the Republic Monument. Offering Wi-Fi, the Istanbul hostel also boasts a location…
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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
    (717 reviews)
    Stanpoli Hostel Istanbul is an 11-minute walk from the neoclassical Istanbul Archaeology Museums and offers cars for rent. A lobby area and luggage storage are available at this hostel.
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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
    (660 reviews)
    Situated 500 m from the Alex De Souza statue, Yolo Hostel Istanbul offers a terrace for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also boasts a location within…
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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 9.2 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (909 reviews)
    Offering 28 rooms, Rodin Hostel Istanbul boasts a location only 6 minutes' walk from Kilic Ali Pasha Complex Mosque. Inviting guests to enjoy a shared lounge, the Istanbul hostel is…
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (31 reviews)
    In Ferah Otel Istanbul hostel guests can enjoy a storage for belongings. The Ahi Ahmet Çelebi Mosque is approximately 500 metres from the Istanbul hostel, while The First Day of…
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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)
    Hamam Hostel 1469 Istanbul lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district, and the nearest bus stop, Unkapani, is about 5 minutes' walk away.
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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
    (555 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Nomad Hostel Karakoey Istanbul is situated around a 25-minute walk from the TGC Press Media Museum.
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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!
    7.2
    Good
    (453 reviews)
    Providing guests with bicycles for rent, Apple Hostel Istanbul is located nearly a 25-minute stroll from the modern Galata Bridge.
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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!
    Moon Hostel Istanbul lies in the Garden Ring district, and the nearest bus stop, Kasimpasa, is approximately 5 minutes away by car.
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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
    (394 reviews)
    Sanat Hostel Taksim Istanbul lies only 300 metres from Madame Tussauds Istanbul, offering 106 rooms and featuring a nightclub and a shared lounge. Offering Wi-Fi, the hostel also boasts…
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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!
    8
    Good
    (2 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Lola Backpacker'S Hostel Istanbul is situated only 1.6 km from Gülhane Park.
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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!
    Ferah Hostel Istanbul, located 4.5 km from the Miniaturk, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hostel lies in the Old City Sultanahmet district, and the nearest bus stop, Unkapani…
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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 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.8
    Good
    (407 reviews)
    Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Clinicana Hair Transplant and Esthetic Surgeries, Grand Bella Vista Hostel Istanbul offers a terrace for guests to unwind. Offering Wi-Fi, the Istanbul hostel…
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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!
    8.4
    Excellent
    (67 reviews)
    Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge Istanbul, located about 3 km from the Holy mosque "Hagia Sophia Museum", features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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!
    7
    Good
    (13 reviews)
    Offering bicycle usage and winery tours for an entertaining stay, the central Ivy Hostel Cafe Istanbul is situated merely a 6-minute walk from Evangelistra Rum Kilisesi. Featuring Wi-Fi…
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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 9.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (170 reviews)
    Located in the Old City Sultanahmet district, Istanbul Harmony hostel offers guests to enjoy a terrace. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the Istanbul hostel is located approximately a 10…
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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 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (201 reviews)
    Located a mere 0.6 km from Madame Tussauds Istanbul, Windrose Hostel Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in public areas and private parking.
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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)
    Musk24H Hostel Istanbul, located within a 10-minute drive of the Basilica Cistern, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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)
    Situated only a 6-minute walk from the Basilica Cistern, Hostelist Istanbul hostel offers a terrace for guests to unwind.
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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
    (233 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi, Taksim Square Hostel Istanbul is also merely 1.4 km from the Taksim Gezi Park. Galatasaray Square is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Istanbul hostel, while…
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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!
    Offering 9 rooms, Men'S Hostel In Fatih, Istanbul boasts a location nearly a 5-minute walk from Fatih Monument Park.
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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!
    10M2 Hotel Istanbul hostel, located 3.9 km from Ciragan Palace Kempinski, features Wi-Fi in public areas.
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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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (28 reviews)
    Taxim Hostel Istanbul, located 2.2 km from the New Mosque, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The 4-level mall "Demiroren Istiklal Shopping Center" welcomes shopping lovers 850 metres away…
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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 8.3 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.2
    Good
    (134 reviews)
    Offering 36 rooms, Besiktas Vip Inn Hotel & Suites Istanbul hostel boasts a location just 5 minutes' walk from the Ihlamur Mosque. Providing a car park, the hostel is located within…
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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 7.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6
    Average
    (132 reviews)
    Featuring currency exchange and a tour desk, Xalila Hostel & Cafe, Men'S Room, Best In Istanbul, is located merely a 6-minute walk from Dolapdere Camii.
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  • Istiklal Hostel New

    400 m to the city centre
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    8
    Good
    (11 reviews)
    Offering 7 rooms, Istiklal Hostel New Istanbul boasts a location merely a 5-minute stroll from the 4th - century Byzantine Hagia Irene Church Museum.
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  • Punto Suite

    3.4 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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (70 reviews)
    Offering 9 rooms, Punto Suite Istanbul hostel boasts a location just 5 minutes' walk from Clinicana Hair Transplant and Esthetic Surgeries. Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the hostel is…
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