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Our top choices for European Side hostels

A sunlit terrace with a glass table and benches, overlooking a scenic view of the sea and distant land.

1. Antique Hostel & Guesthouse

Antique Hostel & Guesthouse
Sultanahmet
7.8 out of 10, Good, (339 reviews)
"Great in the price and at very good location. Staff friendly as well 👍"
United Kingdom
Syed
$31 nightly
The price is $35
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Antique Hostel & Guesthouse
A hotel room with two beds, each with a brown headboard and white bedding. There are two windows with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

2. Keeper

Keeper
Sultanahmet
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4 reviews)
"Amazing staff very clean hotel infact was one of my best stays the hotel staff are lovely and are always available to help honestly do not hesitate to book also the price is very very reasonable"
United Kingdom
sunya
$43 nightly
The price is $49
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
Keeper
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and various restaurant signs.

3. Sanat Hostel Taksim

Sanat Hostel Taksim
Taksim
7.6 out of 10, Good, (214 reviews)
"Hard to navigate check in"
Canada
Kristopher
$34 nightly
The price is $38
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Sanat Hostel Taksim
A dining area with tables, chairs, and a large grill in the background.

4. Second Home Hostel

Second Home Hostel
Istanbul City Center
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (48 reviews)
"best hostel ive been too, with a clean room and outgoing staff"
United States
Emilio
$50 nightly
The price is $56
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Second Home Hostel
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a vase, and a window with curtains.

5. TAKSİM LİFE HOUSE

TAKSİM LİFE HOUSE
Taksim
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"If you are looking for a budget-friendly place with a fantastic location, this is it. Clean room and excellent spot near İstiklal Street!!!"
United Kingdom
Onur Alp
$35 nightly
The price is $39
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
TAKSİM LİFE HOUSE
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

6. Puffin Suites & Rooms

Puffin Suites & Rooms
Beşiktaş
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (163 reviews)
"Very kind hotel staff and very comfortable rooms in a central location "
United States
Zackery
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Puffin Suites & Rooms
An outdoor café area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and hanging baskets.

7. Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments

Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments
Taksim
6.8 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"Great Staff , very friendly and helpful, the apartment was clean and very good"
United States
Ahmed
$14 nightly
The price is $16
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Gafa Garden Hostel & Apartments
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.

8. Seaway İstanbul

Seaway İstanbul
Sultanahmet
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"This hotel offers excellent value. Its location on a quiet street along an outer wall of Topkapi Palace is superb for foreign visitors. The owner, Engin, is friendly and helpful, and genuinely wants his customers to enjoy their stay. I loved the ready availability of good coffee and excellent Turkish tea. I can’t say enough good things about Seaway Hotel. "
United States
J Peter
$36 nightly
The price is $40
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Seaway İstanbul
A staircase with a golden railing, carpeted steps, and a framed picture of a building on the wall.

9. Galata Sea Suites

Galata Sea Suites
Istanbul City Center
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"It was the best hotel friendly staff and very helpful I recommend 100 percent I will be going back to this hotel I loved it there ❤️"
Canada
Natalia
$43 nightly
The price is $48
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Galata Sea Suites
A colorful interior with various seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a chalkboard wall with text and images.

10. Cheers Midtown Hostel

Cheers Midtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Istanbul City Center
6.8 out of 10, (53 reviews)
"bonjour Hello It is a bad heberge especially if you are an Arab it puts you in a room salesa has nothing to have with the photo on the site moisture bad smell the toilet not clean and reception zero nevertheless we pay 28 lira = 7e But not the rooms like europeen i am algerian but i live in europe"
France
SIDI MOHAMED ELAMINE
$35 nightly
The price is $39
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cheers Midtown Hostel
A hotel room with a wooden bed, green walls, and two bedside lamps.

11. Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse

Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse
Sultanahmet
7.8 out of 10, Good, (282 reviews)
"Very close to all historical locations and public transport, the management and staff is really cooperative"
Malaysia
Ihtesham ullah
$26 nightly
The price is $29
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

12. hilltop hostel

hilltop hostel
Istanbul City Center
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The rooms were cleaned everyday and the staff were amazing and helpful. They gave really good tips for what to do and the best places to visit plus they had a rooftop terrace and tge view there is simply spectacular"
United Kingdom
Scott
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
hilltop hostel
A room with bunk beds, a wooden desk, and a window with curtains.

13. Lola backpackers hostel

Lola backpackers hostel
Taksim
$39 nightly
The price is $44
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Lola backpackers hostel
A high-ceilinged room with ornate plasterwork and a skylight.

14. The Central House Istanbul Taksim

The Central House Istanbul Taksim
Taksim
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (335 reviews)
"Great location"
United Kingdom
Mohammadmehdi
$36 nightly
The price is $40
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Central House Istanbul Taksim
A white wardrobe with a mirror above a dresser.

15. Old City Pansiyon

Old City Pansiyon
Istanbul City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5 reviews)
"Good price, small but many amenities. Located 15 minute walk to many major attractions."
United States
Brian
$31 nightly
The price is $34
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Old City Pansiyon
A person working at a table with a laptop, a cup of coffee, and a window with a view of buildings.

16. Avrasya Hostel

Avrasya Hostel
Sultanahmet
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (109 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
Jiji
$48 nightly
The price is $53
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Avrasya Hostel
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a seating area with a table, and a view of the city.

17. Lizbonia Suite Otel

Lizbonia Suite Otel
Bakırköy
6.6 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"we order the rooms, confirmed by Expedia by email, got We booked and paid for rooms through Expedia, received confirmation by email, and drove all the way to the hotel. Upon arrival, we were told the rooms were unavailable due to an issue and that Expedia had been informed—but this was never communicated to us. As a result, we were left to find alternative accommodation in a busy city, which was extremely stressful. To make matters worse, it took a full day to receive a response from Expedia....
Canada
YONES
$47 nightly
The price is $53
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Lizbonia Suite Otel
A rooftop terrace with a view of a cityscape, including a mosque with a minaret.

18. ivy hostel

ivy hostel
Taksim
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
ivy hostel
A courtyard with a wooden staircase, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

19. Yolohostel

Yolohostel
Kadıköy
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (63 reviews)
"This is a great hostel. Clean, well-maintained, and great staff. Water was hot and water pressure was good. Guests were respectful and friendly. Would recommend for an affordable stay in Kadiköy."
Canada
Katelyn
$44 nightly
The price is $49
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Yolohostel
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase leading to the entrance.

20. Mansion Milia

Mansion Milia
Büyükada
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Ocean view and breakfast was great. "
United States
Serkan
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Mansion Milia
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A mosque with multiple minarets and a central dome, surrounded by trees.
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Top reviews in European Side

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a mirror, and a TV.
Seaway İstanbul

Seaway İstanbul

Seaway İstanbul
Sultanahmet

10/10 Excellent

Place was clean and well maintained. I ever was able to get water at 2 in morning from the front desk area.
United States
Josh
Reviewed May 7, 2026
Seaway İstanbul

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