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 (S$ 19). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August (S$ 24).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Thursday (S$ 21). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is S$ 55.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as S$ 14, rising to an average cost of S$ 70, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 14 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 S$ 15/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 16/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 18/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 S$ 13 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hostels available in Istanbul for the selected dates. If you have the flexibility, change the dates selected to compare prices.
Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 23
Avg. per night
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 39
Avg. per night
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 39
Avg. per night
Cankurtaran Mh Akbiyik Cd No 17, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 44
Avg. per night
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 44
Avg. per night
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 46
Avg. per night
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 50
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
S$ 53
Avg. per night
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 61
Avg. per night
Civelek Sokak, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
5.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 66
Avg. per night
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 66
Avg. per night
Kucuk Ayasofya Mahallesi Yeğen Sok. No:5/7 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 70
Avg. per night

Hostel prices in Istanbul

We've come across the following hostels in Istanbul with different price and hostel class options. 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, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 44
Sinanpasa Mah. Ihlamurdere Cd. Celebioglu Sk. No:11 Besiktas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 61
Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 39
2 stars and under
Papa Roncalli Sokak No: 34, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 50
Kutlugun Sokak No:51 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 46
Inonumahcumhuriyetavenuepaparoncallistreetno15Elma, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 44
Hocapasa Mh. Ebusuud Cd. No:19 Sirkeci, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 66
Mimar Mehmet Aga Caddesi No:16, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
S$ 39

Other accommodation in Istanbul

Akbiyik Cad. Terbiyik Sok. No:15 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
S$ 70
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
17.0 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 96
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
13.9 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 88
Avg. per night
Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
12.5 km from city centre
Air conditioning
S$ 46
Avg. per night
19 Mayis Mah. Samanyolu sk No 118, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
3.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 62
Avg. per night
Icerenkoy Dist. Manolya Sanayi St. No.36, Atasehir, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
13.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 85
Avg. per night
Binbirdirek Mah. Gedikpasa Cami Sok. No:66 Cemberlitas, Istanbul, Türkiye (Turkey)
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 57
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?

    Istanbul hostels are S$ 27/night, on average. However, you may find that prices fluctuate depending on the time of year. In October is often the cheapest month to book, and in October is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Istanbul. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 12/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Istanbul for S$ 24/night or less a good deal.

  • What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

    Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Istanbul is Cheers Hostel. 1,459 users from HotelsCombined gave the Cheers Hostel a 8.7/10 rating.

  • What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

    It is 32.9 km to get from Istanbul Airport to The Central House Istanbul Taksim (the nearest Istanbul hostel to the airport).

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

    European Side is the most popular area of Istanbul to stay in. In the past year, 2% of HotelsCombined users looking for Istanbul hostels searched within European Side. The Central House Istanbul Taksim is a popular hostel in European Side if you choose to stay in the area.

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

    If you’re looking for a hostel near Sultanahmet Meydani while in Istanbul, then opt for the popular Nobel Hostel Guesthouse with a 7.8/10 review score from 1,365 users. The distance from Sultanahmet Meydani to Nobel Hostel Guesthouse is 0.3 km.

  • Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

    Hostels in Istanbul tend to have a more active social scene than hotels, so they’re perfect for outgoing travellers looking to meet other people. Istanbul hostels are, on average, cheaper than other stays in the city due to their dorm-style sleeping quarters. However, this means you can spend your money elsewhere such as on local tours and events.

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

    Yes, Istanbul has 10 hostels with “Air-conditioned” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse is the most popular Istanbul hostel with this amenity.

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