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Cheapest monthJune
Most expensive monthMay
Top rated by travellersEroz Hostel Old City, 231 SEK
Cheapest bed foundPaxx Istanbul Hostel&Hotel, 192 SEK

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According to our pricing calendar data, you can bag the cheapest bed in June.
No! Hostels are a great option for anyone looking for a budget stay. These days, hostels in Istanbul are full of digital nomads and holidaymakers of all ages.
Yes. Party hostels and youth hostels with 20-person dorms do still exist in most cities, but so do ultra-modern boutique hostels with plenty of private rooms, cosy bars, and even swimming pools. These kinds of hostels are popular with solo travellers over 30.
Since you’ll be surrounded by other likeminded travellers, hostels are always the safest (and most sociable!) places to stay in Istanbul. You’ll meet new friends to go out with, share tips and advice on how to get around and find out if there are any unsafe places to avoid. Most major Istanbul hostels even have female-only dorms. And if you’re worried about your belongings, don’t be — you can lock them away in a padlocked locker or safe while you’re out exploring.
Yes! Hostels in Istanbul generally tend to be the most budget-friendly option in Istanbul. Not only can you bag a bed for as little as 192 SEK per night, you can cook your own food in the hostel kitchen.
Other backpackers rated Nobel Hostel Guesthouse, Sultan Hostel & Guesthouse and Bucoleon by Cheers as the best central Istanbul hostels for value, cleanliness and comfort.