Newly renovated and redecorated for 2012, Istanbul Hostel is the place to stay in Istanbul.

Istanbul Hostel is the first and only hostel in Turkey to be voted number one worldwide by Hostelworld.com for Apr, May and August 2006.
Also voted in the top 10 hostels worldwide by Hostelworld for 7 times.Istanbul Hostel is currently recommended by Lonely Planet, Let's Go,


Istanbul Hostel is located in the historical old city of Istanbul.
we are just round the corner from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia,Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and Historical Turkish Baths
and within walking distance of all major attractions in the Old City and close to bus, train, ferry and tram links.
15 mins to Grand Bazaar and Spice (Eqyptian) Bazaar, 30 mins to Taksim and just 20 mins to Asian side by historical boat.


Safety is a priority. We have security cameras at key locations and 24 hour reception.


All bathrooms with 24 hour hot water, large waterfall shower heads, foam dispensers, hand driers and hair driers.


Istanbul Hostel Istanbul has charming dorm rooms, equipped for a comfortable nights, bedding, orthopedic mattresses, overhead ceiling fans, central heating, free security lockers (bring your own padlock).
Comfortable double (ensuite/ non ensuite) and twin rooms (non ensuite) have their own LCD TVS and security boxes.


Our Panoramic Terrace Restaurant/Bar offers breathtaking views overlooking the Hagia Sophia,full of sea wiev,asian coast,bosphourus bridge and marmara sea islands.
We serve a delicious Turkish breakfast on the terrace.
You can try traditional and very tasty Turkish foods at our famous associated Kebap Times Restaurant (which is terrace from our hostel)
We also have special price menu for hostel guests.


We have several computers and free internet for our guests and also wireless internet connection throughout the hostel. So, you can connect to the internet with your own notebook or smartphone.


We have a big screen television to watch cable tv to keep in touch with the world, watch movie channels and sports events.


Our travel agency can arrange all your travel needs with international-domestic flights, special city tours, dinner cruise by night, ANZAC tours (Troy & Gallipolli),
Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale tours, belly dancing show with dinner (Turkish night) and Turkish bath.


Our hostel is located near bus, tram and train transport.We also have pick and drop off service with shuttle bus for Ataturk and Sabiha gokcen airport.


Our staff are honestly friendly and willing to help. We have a free travel advisory and know just what you need to have the best holiday ever!
We are looking forward to welcoming you in Istanbul.


We will help you with the latest information about the hippest clubs, restaurants and bars.


FREE BREAKFAST (everyday: cheese, olives, eggs, tomato, cucumber, butter, jams, turkish bread, turkish tea and coffee.)

FREE WI-FI connection!
FREE Luggage storage room!
FREE Security lockers!
FREE Car and bike parking!
FREE Clean sheets, duvet, duvet cover and pillow!
FREE Card games, Backgammon, chess!
FREE 24 hour heating and hot water!
FREE City map and travel info!
FREE Book exchange
FREE Wake up service 24 Hr
Check in : 11.30 am (if your room is already available, you can check in at any time)
Please note that we only accept guests between the ages of 14 and 50 years old.
Payment by cash on arrival day