What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

Istanbul hostels are S$ 33/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 December is the most expensive month to book a hostel in Istanbul. Our users recently found hostels for S$ 7/night - which is currently the lowest price. Keep in mind that we would consider anything in Istanbul for S$ 26/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. 1,378 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 Wabi Hostels (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, 1% of HotelsCombined users looking for Istanbul hostels searched within European Side. Hanchi 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 with a 7.9/10 review score from 1,417 users. The distance from Sultanahmet Meydani to Nobel Hostel 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 “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

Yes, Istanbul has 11 hostels with “Wi-Fi” as a featured amenity. Based on our data, Wabi Hostels is the most popular Istanbul hostel with this amenity.

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Travel insights for 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 May (S$ 14). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August (S$ 105).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Sunday (S$ 13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is S$ 22.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as S$ 8, rising to an average cost of S$ 52, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 13 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$ 12/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as S$ 8/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was S$ 14/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 53 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 53 days ahead was S$ 12 per night.

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Paxx Istanbul Hotel & Hostel - Adults Only

Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Turkey

0.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

S$ 23

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Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,346 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 28 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is S$ 33/night.

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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 May (S$ 14). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August (S$ 105).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Sunday (S$ 13). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Wednesday, when the average nightly price is S$ 22.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as S$ 8, rising to an average cost of S$ 52, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from S$ 13 for a 4-star hostel in Istanbul for tonight.

How much is a Istanbul hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 53 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 53 days ahead was S$ 12 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

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Where to stay in Istanbul

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Facts about staying in Istanbul

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