Istanbul Hostel Prices

How much do hostels in Istanbul cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Istanbul, Turkey range from $8 to $207/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 100 hostels.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8.

At $8/night and up, Istanbul is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Turkey.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 41 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-06T22:50:50.547Z.

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Local knowledge for Istanbul

Where to stay

Most budget hostels cluster in Sultanahmet, which puts you within walking distance of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and around Karakoy and the side streets off Istiklal Avenue in Beyoglu. Kadikoy on the Asian side runs noticeably cheaper and has a better food scene. The Eminonu ferry gets you there in 25 minutes.

Getting around

Pick up an Istanbulkart at any metro station kiosk on arrival. It covers the T1 tram, metro lines, buses, and ferries at a lower per-ride rate than single tokens, and reloading is easy.
The Eminonu to Kadikoy commuter ferry (line 2) crosses the Bosphorus for the same fare as a metro ride. It does what paid boat tours charge 10x more for.
Eat one block away from any major sight. The same lentil soup and gözleme that costs more inside Sultanahmet costs much less around the Spice Bazaar or anywhere in Kadikoy.

When to go

January and February bring the lowest hostel prices and short queues at every major site. April, May, July, and August are when Sultanahmet and Beyoglu hostels book out weeks ahead.

Frequently asked questions

How much do hostels in Istanbul cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $8. Dorm beds currently range from $8 to $207/night across the next 3 months of availability.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Istanbul?

HostelHound currently tracks 100 hostels in Istanbul, Turkey.

Is Istanbul affordable compared to other hostel cities in Turkey?

Istanbul is one of the more affordable hostel destinations in Turkey, with dorm prices starting from $8/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Istanbul?

Most budget hostels cluster in Sultanahmet, which puts you within walking distance of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and around Karakoy and the side streets off Istiklal Avenue in Beyoglu. Kadikoy on the Asian side runs noticeably cheaper and has a better food scene. The Eminonu ferry gets you there in 25 minutes.

What is the best time of year to visit Istanbul?

January and February bring the lowest hostel prices and short queues at every major site. April, May, July, and August are when Sultanahmet and Beyoglu hostels book out weeks ahead.