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Lola Backpackers Hostel is a brand new hostel started by a local backpacker who is devoted to creating a backpacker-friendly environment. Our priority is to provide backpackers and travelers on a budget with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. If your purpose is not traveling or you are looking for something fancy, please look elsewhere. Guests here are not just a number and you might feel like you're staying in a shared flat while still having your privacy. The vision for this hostel is to become a melting pot of different cultures and a second home for travelers alike to share old stories and create new experiences!

Located in a quiet street in the bustling Galata area, you can experience Istanbul through its winding alleyways filled with little stores, cafes, and plenty of amazing eateries just a short walk away. The surrounding streets are filled with workshops, but we're just a few steps away from the main streets that follow along the seaside, while also being just a five-minute walk from Galata tower and nearby metro and ferry stations. We will be happy to help you find your way through Istanbul and share its charms and beauty. Don't be afraid to ask for help! :)

**Important information

**Lola backpackers reserves the right to cancel reservations upon arrival if deemed unsuitable

**This hostel currently is still on its way to becoming complete so there might be some maintenance and renovation work during your stay.

Lola Backpackers Hostel Terms & Conditions:

If you will be arriving after 11pm on the day of your check-in, please let us know! We will assume you are a no-show and cancel your reservation after midnight!!

Cancellation policy: 3 days before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check-in: 2:00pm
Check-out: Before 12:00PM

Please have cash ready at check-in. We accept Turkish Lira, Euro, Dollar.

Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

24 Hours Reception.
Free Wifi
Free towels upon request
Pet friendly. (We have a lovely hostel kitten)

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Nightclub
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Reviews

8.4Fabulous(408)
  • Value for Money
    8.5
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    8.8
  • Facilities
    7.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Lola Backpackers Hostel in Istanbul offers a vibrant social atmosphere, perfect for solo travellers looking to meet new people. Guests praise the friendly staff and the unique, artsy vibe. While the location is central, some find the surrounding streets a bit daunting at night. Cleanliness can be inconsistent, with some recent reviews mentioning issues.

Stayed in Jun 2026
9.7
T
Tane
Male, 25-30, Australia
Exactly what it says, poor but sexy! The vibes here were fantastic, will be booking here next time I’m in town
Stayed in Jun 2026
4.9
S
Sophia
Female, 18-24, Canada
Bed bug eggs & bugs!!! At first I thought I got the bites from another hostel because I didn’t see any bugs in the mattress itself but upon more inspection later I found eggs and a few live bugs all over the curtain. They were not helpful in the beginning. They told me they had a bed bug issue 2 weeks ago that they “resolved” And blamed me for the bugs. The baby goats that screamed all night outside my room were a big unpleasant surprise. Overall the hostel was not well maintained and dirty.
Stayed in Jun 2026
4.0
M
Maria
Female, 18-24, Australia
I was quite disappointed by this hostel. The toilet seat was broken, my sheets were stained, the staff were not very friendly (a smile but no greeting), in one of the bathrooms, you couldn’t close the window while showering, the bathroom was smelt bad, the place was overall white dirty / dusty, there were no fans or air conditioning in the room (very uncomfortable during summer), and the atmosphere wasn’t very social.
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Location

Arap camii Mahallesi arap camii cikmazi no 12., Istanbul, Turkey
0.9km from city centre