Your home away from home in Istanbul
Meet travelers, discover unforgettable places, and experience Istanbul like a local.
Welcome to Istanbul Hostel
We're a small, independent hostel a short walk from Galata, built for people who travel to meet the city — and each other. Comfortable beds, a kitchen you'll actually want to cook in, a rooftop for sunset, and a team that knows which ferry to catch.
- rooms across four floors
- 12
- rooms across four floors
- minutes on foot to Galata Tower
- 7
- minutes on foot to Galata Tower
- reception, every day
- 24/7
- reception, every day
Our rooms
From social dorms to quiet private rooms. Every bed has a reading light, a power outlet and a personal locker.
Mixed Dormitory
Six solid bunks with curtains, lockers and a window onto the street.
6 beds per room
From €18 / night
Female Dormitory
A calmer four-bed room for women, with a vanity mirror and hair dryer.
4 beds per room
From €22 / night
Private Double Room
Your own room with a double bed and private bathroom.
Up to 2 guests
From €55 / night
Deluxe Private Room
Top-floor room with a queen bed, city view and a small balcony.
Up to 2 guests
From €75 / night
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Why stay with us
Central, but on a quiet street
Walk to Galata, Karaköy and the ferries, then sleep away from the late-night noise of İstiklal.
Beds built for real sleep
Solid bunks with privacy curtains, thick mattresses, fresh linen and blackout blinds.
Breakfast on the terrace
A simple Turkish breakfast with bread from the bakery down the street, served every morning.
A guide in your pocket
Scan the code in your room for Wi-Fi, house info, tours and requests — in English, Bosnian or Turkish.
Easy to meet people
Shared dinners, walking tours and a common room where conversations start on their own.
Book direct, pay at the desk
Send a request online, we confirm by email, and you pay on arrival. No booking fees.
Explore Istanbul
Our team's favourite places, from the obvious to the ones you won't find on a postcard.
Experiences & activities
Small-group tours and activities we run or arrange with trusted local partners.
Guest reviews
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“The rooftop at sunset was the highlight of my trip, and the team sent me to the best lokanta I've ever eaten at.”
“Clean, quiet at night, and the QR guide in the room answered every question before I had to ask.”
“I came for three nights and stayed eight. The food tour alone is worth the trip to Istanbul.”
Frequently asked questions
Location
On a residential street in Beyoğlu, between Galata Tower and the Karaköy waterfront.
Örnek Sokak 12, Kemankeş Mah., Beyoğlu, Istanbul
- Karaköy tram (T1)
- 6 min walk
- Şişhane metro (M2)
- 8 min walk
- Karaköy ferry pier
- 9 min walk
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- about 50 min by car