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Attractively set in the center of Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

Loved the group dinner, the friendliness of staff, the location.
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Wonderful
1,237 reviews
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$72.29
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, terrace and views of sea, YOLO Hostel is located in Istanbul, 3.7 miles from Maiden's Towers.

Nice people at the desk.
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Wonderful
637 reviews
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$83.44
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Istanbul, a 17-minute walk from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite has express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

It was extremely important for us that apartment is quiet, and we got it. The big problem was to find a decent place that would not have paper thin walls in the center of Istanbul. The location is great - 5 minutes from Istiklal, little shops and kebab places nearby. The big plus is an elevator. Big rooms, high ceilings, separate room for the child to sleep. The lady at the front desk is the nicest ;-)
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Exceptional
46 reviews
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$99.28
1 night, 2 adults

Located in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Hostels has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

the large locker, the comfortable bed with curtain. It was clean and also had a door to a small balcony
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Very Good
1,109 reviews
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$59.19
1 night, 2 adults

Hush Hostel lounge offer free WiFi and modern dorms and rooms on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. There is a spacious garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus.

The location of the hostel is great, at the end of the street there are lots of restaurants and bars. The hostel also has a really nice garden, perfect place to chill or socialize.
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Very Good
1,031 reviews
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$67.51
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Istanbul, a 15-minute walk from Taksim Square, Archeo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

The girl on the reception was very kind, friendly, and attentive. she also offered me to try their pasta and i loved it. The room was comfortable, the amount of shower and toilet is enough that i don't have to queue. Overall i had a great stay here in Istanbul
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Excellent
1,490 reviews
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$84.89
1 night, 2 adults

Located in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, Antique Hostel is only a few steps from Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.

- very friendly staffs - owner was so helpful even he helped us for transportation as well - cleaned rooms - breakfast was okay - location is perfectly best as we feel
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Very Good
1,081 reviews
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$44.27
1 night, 2 adults

Located conveniently in the center of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is within a 6-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and 0.4 miles of Blue Mosque.

Location and roof top
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Excellent
1,228 reviews
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$60.24
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Istanbul, a 12-minute walk from Istanbul Sapphire, 10m2 Hotel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

Clean, comfort, good location, nice service and great breakfast. Will come again when going to istanbul.
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Excellent
251 reviews
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$76.73
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

10/10 would highly recommend! I stayed in a private room shared bath and the bed was super comfortable and there was individual heat control. The location is FANTASTIC. It is right in the middle of everything you want to do. Walking distance to all the big sites as well as plenty of food and shops. Also walkable to Taksim over the bridge and the ferry station. The staff was also fabulous. So welcoming and always ready with GREAT recommendations. Ahmet sent me on one of my favorite adventures to Moda to get Meneman. Samir is the life of the party taking groups out every night to have fun while being safe. People are coming in at all hours and the street outside can be quite noisy so bring ear plugs. Thanks Second Home for a fabulous time!
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Excellent
110 reviews
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$70.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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    Wonderful · 637 reviews

    Featuring a garden, terrace and views of sea, YOLO Hostel is located in Istanbul, 3.7 miles from Maiden's Towers.

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    Exceptional · 46 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 17-minute walk from Istanbul Congress Center, Punto Suite has express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

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    Excellent · 1,490 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 15-minute walk from Taksim Square, Archeo provides air-conditioned accommodations and a terrace.

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    Very Good · 1,109 reviews

    Located in a completely renovated historic building, Wabi Hostels has a large rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

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    Excellent · 1,228 reviews

    Located conveniently in the center of Istanbul, The Empress Theodora Hotel ll is within a 6-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and 0.4 miles of Blue Mosque.

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    Very Good · 1,031 reviews

    Hush Hostel lounge offer free WiFi and modern dorms and rooms on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. There is a spacious garden and a rooftop terrace with views of the Bosphorus.

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    Very Good · 475 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Manu Startup House is located in Istanbul in the Marmara Region region, 8.1 miles from Maiden's Towers and 10 miles from Dolmabahce Palace.

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    Very Good · 661 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, Rodin Hostel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from Taksim Square.

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    Wonderful · 1,237 reviews

    Attractively set in the center of Istanbul, Hostel Le Banc has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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    Excellent · 110 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Basilica Cistern.

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    Excellent · 345 reviews

    Attractively located in Istanbul, Chambers of the Boheme has air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar.

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    Excellent · 841 reviews

    Only 656 feet 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 2625 feet away.

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    Excellent · 909 reviews

    Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, just minutes from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. It offers a terrace bar with views of the Old Istanbul.

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    Excellent · 251 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 12-minute walk from Istanbul Sapphire, 10m2 Hotel has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.

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    The rooms are small but very well organized. You get water and toilet amenities refreshed everyday. For the price you pay everything is way above my expectations.
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    Very Good · 903 reviews

    Ideally set in the center of Istanbul, Cheers Vintage Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

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    Very Good · 139 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Puffin Boutique - Istanbul is well situated in the center of Istanbul, 1.1 miles from Dolmabahce Palace.

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    the location the room very clean staff very cooperative
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    Very Good · 103 reviews

    Attractively set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Only For Families Apartment is located 1.1 miles from Spice Bazaar, a 19-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque and 1.7 miles from Galata Tower.

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    I liked the fact that the rooms are private, with each a little shower inside.
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    Very Good · 98 reviews

    Conveniently set in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Men's Hostel in Fatih, Istanbul is located a 15-minute walk from Suleymaniye Mosque, 1.2 miles from Spice Bazaar and 2.1 miles from Galata Tower.

    Guest review
    We had a great family stay, we liked it, and came back again for the winter.
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    Very Good · 218 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, a 5-minute walk from Taksim Square, Windrose Hostel Istanbul provides accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking and a terrace.

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    Very Good · 369 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Taksim History Wooden Hostel is located in the center of Istanbul, a 8-minute walk from Istiklal Street.

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    Very Good · 342 reviews

    Only 1804 feet to lively Taksim Square with many night clubs around, Chillout Lya Hostel & Bar is located in the heart of city center. It offers a bar and rooms with free WiFi.

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    Good · 1,600 reviews

    Only 984 feet from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cheer Lighthouse is located in the historic Sultanahmet area of Istanbul.

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    Good · 972 reviews

    Located in the heart of Beyoglu district, just a 10minute walk from Galata Tower, Stay Inn Taksim Hostel is just a few steps from the the lively streets of Istiklal Avenue.

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    Good · 218 reviews

    GRAND BELLA VİSTA Hostel is conveniently located in Istanbul, and has a terrace and free WiFi. The property is close to Istanbul Congress Center, Galata Tower and Dolmabahce Clock Tower.

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    i like the way how the staff treat us also the room mate and the relation that we creat in the hostel
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    Good · 1,191 reviews

    Only 820 feet from Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Sultan Hostel&Guest house has a central location in the historical Sultanahmet district.

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    Good · 1,775 reviews

    Hanchi Hostel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Istanbul.

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    Good · 763 reviews

    Located conveniently in Istanbul, Bahaus Guesthouse Hostel has air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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    Good · 285 reviews

    Well located in the center of Istanbul, Cheers Midtown Hostel is within a 14-minute walk of Taksim Square and 0.8 miles of Taksim Metro Station.

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    Good · 79 reviews

    Located in the center of Istanbul, a 6-minute walk from Istiklal Street, XALİLA HOSTEL&CAFE provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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    Place where people meet. The caretaker was friendly. The place was decent enough for a backpacker.
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    Good · 51 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, 1.2 miles from Dolmabahce Palace, Beşiktaş Vip inn Hotel & suites provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

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    Good hotel, clean quiet , nice helpful staff I had a good night sleep. Everyone were super polite
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    Good · 737 reviews

    Conveniently located in the center of Istanbul, Big Apple Hotel provides air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

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    Good · 15 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Kucukcekmece district of Istanbul, HOSTEL ÖZSEFA is located 11 miles from Halic Congress Center, 12 miles from Blue Mosque and 12 miles from Spice Bazaar.

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    Good · 37 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, 1.9 miles from Suleymaniye Mosque, Vatan Yurt Hostel has accommodations with a shared lounge and private parking.

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    Good · 191 reviews

    Attractively set in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, TAXİM HOSTEL is located a 7-minute walk from Taksim Square, half a mile from Taksim Metro Station and 1.2 miles from Istanbul Congress Center.

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    The stay was comfortable. There was some outside noise, but it was easily mitigated by using earplugs.
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    Good · 19 reviews

    Located in Istanbul, within a 11-minute walk of Spice Bazaar and 0.4 miles of Suleymaniye Mosque, Mimen Hostel has accommodations with free WiFi throughout the property.

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    Good · 120 reviews

    Featuring a garden, shared lounge and views of city, IDA Istanbul is located in Istanbul, 1.9 miles from Spice Bazaar.

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    Staff and breakfast, also location, and some guests.

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    Fair · 308 reviews

    Well located in Istanbul, Paxx Istanbul Hotel&Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a restaurant. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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    Attractively located in the center of Istanbul, PeraHomes is within a 9-minute walk of Istiklal Street and 0.7 miles of Taksim Metro Station.

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    Located in Istanbul, 7.9 miles from Halic Congress Center, Nef22 features views of the sea.

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    Good · 4 reviews

    Green House features free WiFi and views of city in Istanbul. The property is around a 18-minute walk from Istanbul Congress Center, 1.2 miles from Dolmabahce Clock Tower and 1.7 miles from Dolmabahce...

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    Good · 83 reviews
    There no breakfast included but there is plenty of restaurants nearby also you can order in to your room .Staff are friendly. This is a budget hotel just cheap and cheerful if you are wanting luxury don’t book it . Location is an old back street it’s the only hotel there it was not what I was expecting but I managed to get around feel safe .
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    Qamarul
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $45.18
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    Very Good · 475 reviews
    Best Hostel I've Been In So Many Countries -owner is a good guy, he even saved me from a crazy Turkish girl that came to find me at 3am 😂 God bless him! -aircon in room -solid bunk beds and clean sheets -nice vibe & friendly workers & owner -clean modern place -tons of working areas for digital nomads -internet is good -2 well equipped kitchens to cook -elevator!! 💕 -free drinkable water 🌊 -many online working people and nomads -clean bathrooms -spacious showers with soap holder and hanging hooks
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    Digital
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $52.05
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    Good · 294 reviews
    A reasonably priced hotel in the Istanbul old town very noisy area but that can't be helped with general hustle and bustle off the city if your looking for somewhere reasonabley priced and on a budget just too leave your stuff get showered sleep and go explore the city yeah could do worse breakfast very simple but tons off restaurants and food stalls all round in general a simple safe option if looking for somewhere cheap and cheerful
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    Ian
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $49.81
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    Pleasant · 249 reviews
    Safe hotel, safe zone, polite management, walkable location from tourist zones, all services included in very cheap price, no a hostel but a private room, which is important for me.
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    Jazmín
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $107.09
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    Wonderful · 637 reviews
    My 3rd time staying at yolo. Lovely clean big and comfy rooms. Great location and value for money. The laundry service is cheap and quick. Lovely staff and atmosphere without it being a party hostel :)
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    Anna
    Travelers with friends
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    Excellent · 841 reviews
    The best hostel. Great people, great hospitality. Very friendly people. 100% recommended. The staff are so nice and understanding, also clean rooms. Great location.
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    Apoorva
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50.20
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    Very Good · 369 reviews
    An amazing hostel, in a great location. Super lovely neighbourhood full of restaurants and cafés. Close to metro and ferry links. The staff are super lovely and helpful. The best hostel we stayed in in Istanbul without a shadow of a doubt.
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    henry
    Young couple
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    Pleasant · 16 reviews
    Great location, staff very helpful and kindness.Wifi very good works effective. They helped us with lagguage and with getting taxi every day while we need. Also They supported us with all kind of information that we need.That behavior was great, thanks to the staff, great location, clean and safely rooms,also great price so suitable .Airport transfer costed 30 Euro and this price so cheap. Definitely recommended by us!!!
    Guest review by
    Patrick
    Family with young children
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    Pleasant · 458 reviews
    rough and tough backpackers/local workers hostel...very cheap...free meals all day ...IE the REAL Backpackers experience
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    Del Wykes
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.87
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    Wonderful · 1,237 reviews
    Best hostel I've ever stayed at! Great location, very close to public transport and quick to get to attractions. Busy with lots of shops and cafes so felt very safe walking around alone! Staff were awesome, very warm, friendly and helpful (special shout out to Fabrizia) Four bed dorm is very comfortable, good beds with curtains and nice bathroom, everything was very clean
    Guest review by
    Madeleine
    Solo traveler

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