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
    (812 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage, the 38-room Cheers Hostel Istanbul is situated right in the centre of Istanbul, 5 minutes' walk from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. Guests can make…
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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 6.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    4.8
    Average
    (406 reviews)
    Located approximately 25 minutes' walk from the historical urban Gulhane Park, the comfortable Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property and public parking. This Istanbul hostel lies…
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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 9.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (733 reviews)
    Featuring a barber shop and luggage storage onsite, Le Banc Hostel Istanbul is situated in Galata which is a great place to stay for tourists, approximately 25 minutes on foot…
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  • The Central House Istanbul Taksim

    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
    Good
    (918 reviews)
    Featuring currency exchange and a lift, the 105-room The Central House Istanbul Taksim hostel is located around a 5-minute walk from Klein. Offering luggage storage, the hostel is…
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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!
    9
    Excellent
    (21 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage, the stylish Stay Inn Taksim Hostel Istanbul is situated in the very heart of Istanbul, approximately a 5-minute walk from the level mall "Demiroren Istiklal Shopping…
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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
    (825 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 20-room Antique Hostel Istanbul is situated about 25 minutes' walk from the old Bayezid II Mosque. Offering public parking on site, the…
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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
    (957 reviews)
    Cheers Vintage Hostel Istanbul offers a prime location, just 7 minutes on foot from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, and features luggage storage. Offering bag storage, this comfortable 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!
    8.6
    Excellent
    (103 reviews)
    Including a sundeck, spa therapy, and a shared lounge for a delightful experience, the comfortable Second Home Hostel Istanbul comes with exceptional service, while Dolmabahce Palace is 3.5 km away.
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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 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.4
    Good
    (1370 reviews)
    Situated merely a 9-minute stroll from Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, Cheers Lighthouse Hostel Istanbul offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering bag storage, the Istanbul hostel is in…
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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)
    Featuring luggage storage and a gift shop onsite, Archeo Hostel Istanbul is situated in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, approximately a 10-minute drive from…
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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, located merely a 9-minute walk from Yeldegirmeni Sokak, features Wi-Fi in the rooms.
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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
    (903 reviews)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse Istanbul is situated merely 550 metres from the byzantine basilica Hagia Sophia Museum. The hostel lies in Sirkeci, which is the…
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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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (164 reviews)
    Providing baggage storage for guests, the 26-room Cheers Midtown Hostel Istanbul is located 5 minutes' walk from Museum of Innocence. Featuring Wi-Fi, this hostel is also 2.3 km…
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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
    (707 reviews)
    The 37-room Bahaus Hostel Near Bluemosque And Hagiasophiamosque - 2 Minutes Istanbul is located in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue…
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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 8.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (388 reviews)
    The boutique Bucoleon By Cheers Hostel Istanbul, located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Church of the Monastery of Christ Pantokrator, offers guests currency exchange and a tour desk. The Istanbul…
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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, located within a 10-minute drive of the medieval Greek Orthodox church "Kariye Mosque", features Wi-Fi in public areas. This 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)
    Presenting guests with a safe deposit box, the 11-room Moda Hostel Istanbul is situated 4.4 km from the great Hagia Sophia Museum.
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  • Chambers Of The Boheme

    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!
    7.4
    Good
    (234 reviews)
    Providing guests with cars for rent, the comfortable Chambers Of The Boheme Hostel Istanbul is located within 3 km of the great Hagia Sophia Museum. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul…
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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)
    Offering 36 rooms, the comfortable Galata West Hostel Istanbul boasts a location 7 minutes' walk from Neve Shalom Synagogue. Inviting guests to enjoy a shared lounge, this hostel is located…
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  • Puffin Suites & Rooms

    4.6 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!
    8.2
    Excellent
    (121 reviews)
    The 10-room Puffin Suites & Rooms Istanbul hostel, located 900 metres from Ihlamur Palace, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The comfortable hotel lies in the Besiktas district, and the…
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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 6 km from Dolmabahce Palace, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hotel lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off…
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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)
    Situated 2.3 km from the Ottoman Rustem Pasha Mosque, the 29-room Armis Hostel Istanbul provides a safe deposit box for the safety of guests.
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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 cars for rent, Levanten Hostel Istanbul is located approximately 5 minutes by car from Istanbul Riverside Museum of Modern Art. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also…
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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
    (687 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the 22-room Stanpoli Hostel Istanbul is situated in the Fatih district, 10 minutes' drive from the ornate 16th - century Suleymaniye Mosque. Guests can make use…
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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
    (917 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage onsite, the comfortable Rodin Hostel Istanbul is situated in Cihangir with many narrow streets, two parks, and many street cafes especially in-and-around Akarsu Yokuşu Sokağı…
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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 9.4 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (705 reviews)
    Located close to Street Mural by PixelPancho, the comfortable Yolo Hostel Istanbul has a terrace. Offering Wi-Fi, this Istanbul hostel also boasts a location about 10 minutes' walk from…
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  • Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location

    2.9 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!
    7.4
    Good
    (1344 reviews)
    The comfortable Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments - Great Location Istanbul offers a prime location, just 7 minutes' walk from Museum of Innocence, and features a restaurant and a laundromat. Located 2.9…
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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)
    The comfortable Ferah Otel Istanbul hostel offers a convenient location, only 650 metres from the ornate 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque, and features luggage storage. Offering luggage storage, the Istanbul hostel…
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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, Eminoenue 12, is about 5 minutes'…
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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!
    6.6
    Good
    (524 reviews)
    The 14-room Nomad Hostel Karakoey Istanbul is 16 minutes' walk from the highway Ataturk Bridge and offers bicycles for rent.
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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 just 1.7 km from Bostanci Lunapark, the comfortable Manu Startup House Hostel Istanbul invites guests to utilize a fitness centre to keep up with their exercise regimen. Offering Wi…
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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 8.6 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    8
    Good
    (503 reviews)
    Located approximately 10 minutes' drive from the Ottoman-era Friday Blue Mosque, the comfortable Taksim History Wooden Hostel Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking. This Istanbul hostel…
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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)
    Offering 3 rooms, the comfortable Ferah Hostel Istanbul boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Tomb of Mimar Sinan. Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, this hostel is in the…
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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)
    Apple Hostel Istanbul offers a prime location, only 8 minutes' stroll from the large Topkapi Palace harem Museum, and features luggage storage. The Istanbul hotel lies in Sirkeci, which is…
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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!
    7.8
    Good
    (552 reviews)
    Offering 24 rooms, the comfortable Moon Hostel Istanbul boasts a location 7 minutes' walk from Neve Shalom Synagogue. Providing parking, this hostel is located 2.2 km from the large Topkapi…
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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
    (369 reviews)
    Offering a nightclub and a shared lounge for guests' enjoyment, the 106-room Sanat Hostel Taksim Istanbul is located 18 minutes' walk from Galata Koprusu Bridge. Offering baggage storage, the…
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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 8.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7.6
    Good
    (500 reviews)
    Located within 10 minutes' drive of Miniaturk Miniature Park, the comfortable Grand Bella Vista Hostel Istanbul offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and parking. Offering luggage storage, 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!
    7.8
    Good
    (337 reviews)
    Featuring luggage storage, the 37-room Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge Istanbul is situated right in the centre of Istanbul, just 5 minutes' walk from the level mall "Demiroren Istiklal Shopping…
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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 7.7 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    7
    Good
    (22 reviews)
    Featuring currency exchange and complimentary newspapers onsite, the 42-room Ivy Hostel Cafe Istanbul is situated in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace…
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  • Istanbul Harmony Hostel

    700 m 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!
    6.8
    Good
    (172 reviews)
    Situated merely an 8-minute stroll from the sultan Ahmed Blue Mosque, Istanbul Harmony hostel offers guests to relax on a terrace. Offering bag storage, the Istanbul hostel boasts a…
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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!
    B.A.A Sabiha Goekcen Hostel Istanbul lies in Asian Side where you will also find a number of attractive parks, and the nearest bus stop, Dedepasa Caddesi, is about…
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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!
    8.8
    Excellent
    (225 reviews)
    Situated nearly 5 minutes' walk from Taksim tube station, the comfortable Windrose Hostel Istanbul features a sundeck and a shared lounge. Offering bag storage, the hostel boasts a prime location…
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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)
    The 45-room Musk24H Hostel Istanbul lies in Golden Horn, which is a natural harbour off the strait, and the nearest bus stop, Sishane 1, is about a 5-minute…
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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
    Good
    (220 reviews)
    Featuring currency exchange and a lift onsite, Taksim Square Hostel Istanbul is situated in European Side with Istanbul's old center, with classic sights like opulent Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque…
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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 enjoys a convenient location around a 5-minute walk from Kanyon Shopping Mall and offers a range of facilities such as a vending machine and…
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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 location around 10 minutes' walk from Vezneciler-İstanbul Üniversitesi.
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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)
    Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, the comfortable Hostelist Istanbul hostel is situated around a 10-minute walk from Basilica Cistern. The hostel lies in Sirkeci, which is one of…
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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 about a 25-minute walk from Galata Koprusu Bridge, features Wi-Fi throughout the property. The welcoming hostel lies in the Talimhane district…
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  • Besiktas Vip Inn Hotel & Suites

    5.6 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
    Good
    (153 reviews)
    Offering 36 rooms, the comfortable Besiktas Vip Inn Hotel & Suites Istanbul boasts a location about a 5-minute walk from Ihlamur Cami. Located in European Side with Istanbul's old center…
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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 7.5 out of 10 for location according to the visitors’ reviews. It must be a convenient place to stay!
    6
    Average
    (127 reviews)
    The 3-room Xalila Hostel & Cafe, Men'S Room, Best In Istanbul , located only a 12-minute walk from Taksim Gezi Park, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. The comfortable hostel…
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