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Popular hostels in Istanbul

Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,205 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 22 March 2026. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is ₹ 2,796/night.
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Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Istanbul with a restaurant This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request. Taksim City ivy Hostel offers 7 shared accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature air conditioning. Beds feature premium bedding. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
7.2
Good
788 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
₹ 6,545
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel connected to a shopping center in Istanbul with a restaurant A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this hostel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free train station pick-up are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request. Nobel Hostel Guesthouse offers 12 accommodations. This Istanbul hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
7.8
Good
1399 reviews
Location
2.7 km from city centre
₹ 5,330
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Turkey
Located within walking distance of Altiyol Station, Hush Hostel Lounge offers guests an ideal base while in Istanbul. The various amenities this cosy hostel offers include an express check-in and check-out feature, a rooftop terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.3
Excellent
1279 reviews
Location
5.7 km from city centre
₹ 4,862
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Bosphorus This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, 24-hour room service, and concierge services. Limited housekeeping is available. Second Home Hostel offers 15 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Free Wi-Fi
8.3
Excellent
372 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
₹ 5,319
Kucukayasofya Mah. Cayiroglu Sok. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
Hotel with free parking, 5-minute walk to Blue Mosque Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Bucoleon Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. This Istanbul hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.8
Good
113 reviews
Location
3.0 km from city centre
₹ 5,891

Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hostel in Istanbul including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is September (₹ 1,183). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is October (₹ 14,407).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Tuesday (₹ 983). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 1,460.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as ₹ 640, rising to an average cost of ₹ 3,384, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 1,078 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 ₹ 557/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 637/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 1,113/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 12 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 12 days ahead was ₹ 1,029 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

Discover affordable stays in Istanbul that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Istanbul can be found for as low as ₹ 1,683 per night. There is currently one property in Istanbul that can be booked for this price. Paxx Istanbul Hotel & Hostel - Adults Only is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Istanbul. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2026
At the moment, these hostels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Istanbul. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Turkey
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 1,683
Avg. per night
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,525
Avg. per night
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,618
Avg. per night
Bayram Firini Sk. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.8 km from city centre
Airport shuttle
₹ 2,712
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,927
Avg. per night
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,086
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Turkey
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,105
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,366
Avg. per night
Uzun Hafiz Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
5.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
₹ 3,366
Avg. per night
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,548
Avg. per night
Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
5.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,606
Avg. per night
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,763
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Istanbul

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Istanbul to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Istanbul at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 22 March 2026.
Some of the best options for booking a hostel in Istanbul categorized by hostel class. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.
3 stars
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 2,927
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 2,618
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 4,548
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 2,525
2 stars and under
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,105
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 5,330
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,366
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 5,319
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,086

Other accommodations in Istanbul

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Binbirdirek Mah. Gedikpasa Cami Sok. No:66 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkey
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,069
Avg. per night
Turgut Ozal Cad.(Millet Cad.) No: 189, Istanbul, Turkey
4.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,891
Avg. per night
Küçük Ayasofya, Yeğen Sk, 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,067
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Istanbul

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Istanbul to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 22 March 2026.
Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Istanbul neighbourhood(s) you plan on visiting. You can find more information on a particular hostel within the map by clicking on its name.

Facts about staying in Istanbul

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Istanbul to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2026.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

    Hostels in Istanbul will cost ₹ 2,796 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 566 per night. A good deal on a Istanbul hostel would be ₹ 2,528 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in October may be more expensive, whereas booking in May is the cheapest month of the year.

  • What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

    While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Istanbul, Cheers Hostel is currently the best, based on 1,419 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.7/10.

  • What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

    The Central House Istanbul Taksim is 32.9 km away from Istanbul Airport, making it the closest Istanbul hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

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

    The most popular neighbourhood to stay in Istanbul is European Side, according to our data. 5% of users who searched for hostels in Istanbul looked for properties in European Side. If you’re interested in staying in European Side, consider the Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge - the neighbourhood’s most popular hostel.

  • What is the most popular hostel in Istanbul closest to Sultanahmet Meydani?

    Nobel Hostel happens to be the most popular Istanbul hostel near Sultanahmet Meydani among our users. The Nobel Hostel has a current rating of 7.8 from 1,399 HotelsCombined travellers. Sultanahmet Meydani is also conveniently located just 0.3 km from this hostel.

  • Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

    Aside from the fact that Istanbul hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Istanbul.

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