What is the cost of a hostel in Istanbul?

The average price for a hostel in Istanbul is £13/night. A good hostel deal in Istanbul would be for £11/night or less. The lowest hostel price found recently on HotelsCombined was £5/night. If your travel schedule is flexible, then try not to book in October, because it is the most expensive month of the year. Booking in September is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Istanbul.

What’s the best hostel in Istanbul?

While there may be other highly-rated hostels in Istanbul, Second Home Hostel is currently the best, based on 382 HotelsCombined reviews and an average rating of 8.8/10.

What hostel is closest to Istanbul Airport?

Wabi Hostels is 20.5 mi away from Istanbul Airport, making it the closest Istanbul hostel to the city’s most popular airport.

What area of Istanbul is most popular to stay in?

While there are other neighbourhoods throughout Istanbul, 2% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in European Side in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Wabi Hostels is our most popular hostel in this area.

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

The most popular hostel in Istanbul that’s close to Fatih Camii is Hanchi Hostel. Just 1.3 mi separate Hanchi Hostel from Fatih Camii, the city’s most popular attraction. 2,357 HotelsCombined reviewers gave the Hanchi Hostel a score of 7.8/10.

Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

Staying at a hostel is beneficial if you’re looking to travel to Istanbul on a budget. Spending less on accommodations means you can spend more on activities, food, and souvenirs. You may find that some hostels in Istanbul offer amenities similar to those that hotels provide, such as continental breakfasts, 24/7 check-in, an on-site bar, and free Wi-Fi - so there’s often no need to forego any travel comforts.

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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 March (£5). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is November (£23).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Friday (£4). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £7.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as £5, rising to an average cost of £68, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £7 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 £5/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as £5/night. For a 4-star hostel in Istanbul, the cheapest rate recently found was £7/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Istanbul?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 53 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 53 days ahead was £7 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

Out of the hostels in Istanbul we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

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Paxx Istanbul Hotel & Hostel - Adults Only

Firuzaga Mahallesi Cezayir Sokak No 2 A, Istanbul, Turkey

0.2 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

£13

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Discover well-known properties in Istanbul that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 9,674 hotels in Istanbul and price data was last updated on 16 September 2025. The average price for a hotel in Istanbul is £12/night.

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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 March (£5). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Istanbul is November (£23).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Istanbul is Friday (£4). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Sunday, when the average nightly price is £7.

How much is a hostel in Istanbul tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Istanbul tonight starting as low as £5, rising to an average cost of £68, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from £7 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 53 days before your trip to Istanbul. The lowest price found when booking 53 days ahead was £7 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Istanbul, Turkey

Out of the hostels in Istanbul we've come across, these properties are priced the lowest. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.

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Should I stay in a Istanbul hostel?

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