What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

$35/night is an average price for a hostel in Istanbul throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in February is the most expensive month to book, and in February is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Istanbul hostels for as low as $12/night. In general, Istanbul hostels for $29 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Istanbul is Cheers Hostel. 1,414 users from HotelsCombined gave the Cheers Hostel a 8.7/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

The closest Istanbul hostel to Istanbul Airport is The Central House Istanbul Taksim, which is 32.9 km away.

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, 5% of HotelsCombined users looking for Istanbul hostels searched within European Side. Antique Hostel 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 Taksim Square?

Vegan Bellavista Hostel happens to be the most popular Istanbul hostel near Taksim Square among our users. The Vegan Bellavista Hostel has a current rating of 7.8 from 993 HotelsCombined travellers. Taksim Square is also conveniently located just 0.4 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

Aside from the fact that Istanbul hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Istanbul.

Does Istanbul have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

11 hostels in Istanbul currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking The Central House Istanbul Taksim, which is the most popular hostel in Istanbul 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 September ($18). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August ($62).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Monday ($19). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $46.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as $10, rising to an average cost of $523, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $19 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 $17/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $18/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was $22/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 67 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 67 days ahead was $18 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

These Istanbul properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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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

$29

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Popular hostels in Istanbul

Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 8,277 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 10 February 2026. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is $35/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is September ($18). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August ($62).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Monday ($19). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $46.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as $10, rising to an average cost of $523, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $19 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 67 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 67 days ahead was $18 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

These Istanbul properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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