Hostels in Istanbul

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is February (€13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August (€16).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Thursday (€14). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is €37.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as €10, rising to an average cost of €47, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from €10 for a 4-star hostel in Istanbul for tonight.

How much is a Istanbul hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Istanbul this weekend for as little as €10/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as €11/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was €10/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 89 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 89 days ahead was €9 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Istanbul at the moment. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hostel, and hostel location.
Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€15
Avg. per night
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€27
Avg. per night
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€27
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€30
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€30
Avg. per night
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€32
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€34
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mahallesi Seyithasan Sokak,No 12 Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
€37
Avg. per night
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€41
Avg. per night
Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
5.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€45
Avg. per night
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€47
Avg. per night
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€47
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Istanbul

A breakdown of the average price per hostel class in Istanbul. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hostels within each hostel class.
3 stars
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2 stars and under
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)

Other accommodation in Istanbul

Dünya Saglik Sokak No :11/13, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€37
Avg. per night
Binbirdirek Mah. Gedikpasa Cami Sok. No:66 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€39
Avg. per night
Küçük Ayasofya, Yeğen Sk, 7, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
€52
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€34
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
17.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€65
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
13.9 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€60
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
12.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
€31
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Istanbul

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Facts about staying in Istanbul

  • What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

    €19/night is an average price for a hostel in Istanbul throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in October is the most expensive month to book, and in October is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Istanbul hostels for as low as €8/night. In general, Istanbul hostels for €16 or less are a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

    Based on our data, Cheers Hostel is the best Istanbul hostel, with a rating of 8.7/10 from 1,459 reviews.

  • What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

    The Central House Istanbul Taksim is the nearest hostel in Istanbul to Istanbul Airport, at a distance of 32.9 km.

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

    The most popular neighbourhood is European Side, with 2% of our users looking to stay in Istanbul searching for hostels in this area over the last 12 months. Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse is a popular hostel in European Side that might be available for your travel dates, though there are other great properties in the area as well.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Istanbul closest to Sultan Ahmet Tomb?

    The most popular hostel in Istanbul that’s close to Sultan Ahmet Tomb is Nobel Hostel Guesthouse. Just 0.2 km separate Nobel Hostel Guesthouse from Sultan Ahmet Tomb, the city’s most popular attraction. 1,365 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Nobel Hostel Guesthouse a score of 7.8/10.

  • Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

    Staying in a Istanbul hostel has many benefits, including cost savings, proximity to the centre of the city, a social and laid-back atmosphere, and similar amenities to hotels (such as Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, or 24/7 check-in). Hostels in Istanbul tend to attract younger, solo travellers, but they can be great for couples and families as well.

  • Does Istanbul have hostels with “Air-conditioned” listed as an amenity?

    Yes, 10 Istanbul hostels list “Air-conditioned” as an amenity. If you’re looking for a particular hostel in Istanbul with this feature, then consider staying at the popular Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse.

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