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This hostel in the heart of Istanbul is just a 5-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. The terrace cafe serves a local and international breakfast. The rooms at the Second Home Hostel are simply furnished and include air conditioning. Some rooms have a private bathroom. The Second Home offers a convenient communal kitchen. The hostel can also help guests organize a tour through Istanbul and the rest of Turkey. There is also a 24-hour front desk and laundry service. The Second Hostel is only a 10-minute walk from the Grand Bazaar and Taksim.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.8
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wanda
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location walking distance from major sites public transportation, restaurants and shopping. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The hostel is exceptionally clean including the shared bathrooms.
  • Yash
    India India
    The rooms and the restrooms were clean, the staff was amazing , everyone was welcoming and super friendly. The front desk guy helped me carry my bags up to room. Huge shoutout to Kerem, semira and aleyna, they were super friendly and suggested the...
  • L
    Lyudmila
    United States of America United States of America
    I got a private room and was so happy with it. Its quaint, cozy, and certainly big enough for a single person. The general helpfulness of the staff was great. People coming through the hostel were so wonderful.

Area info

Amenities of Second Home Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 5 per day.
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Spa facilities
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules

Second Home Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:30 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hostel does not have an elevator.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

FAQs about Second Home Hostel

  • Second Home Hostel is 1,950 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Second Home Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Second Home Hostel is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Second Home Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Second Home Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment
    • Cooking class
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa facilities
    • Movie nights
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Happy hour
    • Bar crawls
    • Walking tours