What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

On average, it’s $23/night for a hostel in Istanbul, though $20/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $6/night in Istanbul. Try to avoid booking your hostel in June (the most expensive month). Booking in June (the cheapest month) could save you money.

What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

Based on our data, Stanpoli Hostel is the best Istanbul hostel, with a rating of 8.9/10 from 1,511 reviews.

What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

If you’re looking for hostels in Istanbul that aren’t far from Istanbul Airport, then the closest one is The Central House Istanbul Taksim, which is 20.5 mi away.

What area of Istanbul is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Istanbul, 1% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in European Side in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. The Central House Istanbul Taksim is our most popular hostel in this area.

What is the most popular hostel in Istanbul closest to Fatih Camii?

If you’re looking for a hostel near Fatih Camii while in Istanbul, then opt for the popular Second Home Hostel with a 8.3/10 review score from 365 users. The distance from Fatih Camii to Second Home Hostel is 1.4 mi.

Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

Staying at a hostel in Istanbul is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).

Affordable Istanbul Hostels From $31/night

Travel insights for hostels in Istanbul

Use our HotelsCombined data-powered tips to help you find your next hostel in Istanbul.

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

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul is March ($13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August ($26).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Monday ($9). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $37.

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 $43, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $18 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 $10/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $11/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was $18/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 65 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 65 days ahead was $11 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Istanbul at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Piya Boutique Hotel

Sultanahmet Mh. Akbiyik Camii Sk. No.22, Istanbul, Turkey

1.9 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

$31

Avg. per night

Hostels in Istanbul

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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 March ($13). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is August ($26).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Monday ($9). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Saturday, when the average nightly price is $37.

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 $43, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $18 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 65 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 65 days ahead was $11 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

These are the lowest prices we've found on hostels in Istanbul at the moment. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hostel prices in Istanbul

An overview of the average price of hostels by hostel class in the Istanbul. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hostel class.

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Other accommodations in Istanbul

Find the perfect theme hotel, hostel or vacation rental for your stay in Istanbul. There are 8,474 properties in Istanbul and price data was last updated on June 23, 2026. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is $17/night.

Where to stay in Istanbul

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within Istanbul to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on June 23, 2026.

Scroll through the map to find hostels close to the Istanbul neighborhood(s) you plan on visiting. Users can click on a hostel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

Facts about staying in Istanbul

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Istanbul to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on June 23, 2026.

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Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

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