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Popular hostels in Istanbul

Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,378 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 5 May 2026. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is ₹ 1,751/night.
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Bulbul Turan Cd no86, Istanbul, Turkey
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. Housekeeping is available on request. Ivy Hostel Cafe 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. 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
7.1
Good
793 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
₹ 12,183
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
Only 200 metres from Blue Mosque, Stanpoli Hostel is an 4-minute walk to Hagia Sophia. It offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi access in all areas. Topkapi Palace is 800 metres away. All rooms of Stanpoli Hostel include air conditioning. Standard rooms also have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, hairdryer and toiletries. The dormitories also include a dressing table, custom bunk beds with curtains and private lockers. Breakfast is served in buffet style in the breakfast lounge. For lunch and dinner, there are many restaurants, cafes and bars within a short walking distance from the hostel. Sultanahmet Tram Station is a 7-minute walk from the property. Ataturk Airport is 19 km from Stanpoli Hostel. A shuttle service can be arranged on request at an additional fee. Laundry and currency exchange are available.
Free Wi-Fi
8.9
Excellent
1514 reviews
Location
2.9 km from city centre
₹ 6,377
Bayram Firini Sk. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
Located in Fatih, Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel offers 1-star accommodation and a 24-hour reception, meeting rooms and a concierge. It is also a brief stroll from Hagia Sophia and Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and is close to many of the area's popular attractions.
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
787 reviews
Location
2.8 km from city centre
₹ 5,425
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
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
8.4
Excellent
368 reviews
Location
1.9 km from city centre
₹ 6,182

Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Istanbul.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is October (₹ 1,105). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is November (₹ 3,584).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Friday (₹ 686). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 3,189.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as ₹ 626, rising to an average cost of ₹ 4,076, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 1,040 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 ₹ 594/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 698/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 1,114/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 ₹ 1,047 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 ₹ 1,899 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 5 May 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
₹ 1,899
Avg. per night
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 2,959
Avg. per night
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,522
Avg. per night
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,617
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Turkey
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,628
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 3,998
Avg. per night
Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Turkey
5.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,664
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,664
Avg. per night
Kucukayasofya Mah. Cayiroglu Sok. No 7, Istanbul, Turkey
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 4,759
Avg. per night
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 4,786
Avg. per night
Rasimpaşa Mah. Rıhtım Cad. İ̇skele Sk. No:46Kadıköyy, Istanbul, Turkey
5.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 4,949
Avg. per night
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,045
Avg. per night
Akbiyik Caddesi No : 20, Istanbul, Turkey
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,235
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 5 May 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
₹ 3,998
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,522
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 5,045
Kamer Hatun Mah. Balik Sokak No7, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 2,959
2 stars and under
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,628
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 4,786
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 4,664
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 6,182
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
₹ 3,617

Other accommodations in Istanbul

Find the perfect theme hotel or holiday rental for your stay in Istanbul.
Binbirdirek Mah. Gedikpasa Cami Sok. No:66 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Turkey
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,616
Avg. per night
Camlibelde Sitesi Hasan Tokatli Sokak No:13 Aydinli, Istanbul, Turkey
33.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 10,055
Avg. per night
Küçük Ayasofya, Yeğen Sk, 7, Istanbul, Turkey
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 4,026
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 5 May 2026.
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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 5 May 2026.
  • What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

    Hostels in Istanbul will cost ₹ 1,751 per night on average. However some users found hostels for as low as ₹ 610 per night. A good deal on a Istanbul hostel would be ₹ 1,445 per night or less. Keep in mind that booking in September may be more expensive, whereas booking in April 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 1,451 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. 6% 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 The Central House Istanbul Taksim - 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 1,386 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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