About

Istanbul Harmony Hostel is located in the heart of Istanbul's historic Old City.
Just steps away from iconic land marks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
The hostel is known for its friendly helpful staff who create a welcoming friendly atmosphere and provide useful local tips.
A stand out feature is the rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the bosphorus and Istanbil's skyline. it's the perfect place to relax, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy music and games, or casual evening gatherings.
Rooms are simple, clean and functional, offering comfortable single beds(not bunks), ensuite bathrooms, and essential amenities like free Wi-Fi and 24-hour hot water.
*Hostel rules and conditions:

• The reception works 24/7.
• Please bring own your padlock or you can buy it from the reception.
• We rent towels for the dormitory rooms.
• Please note that we only accept guests between the ages of 15 and 50 years old in the dormitory rooms.
• It is not allowed to bring alcohol from outside.
• Full payment up front in cash is required.
• Check in after 13:00
Check out before 11:00



*Hostel Events and Tours:
• AIRPORT TRANSFERS (pick up& drop off service)
• Street food tour (local food testing in both continents Europe & Asia)

*Tours:
• Daily Bosphorous Cruise (ask for options with tour guide or with dinner/drinks and dance shows).
• Turkish Bath& Haman(ask for packet options and reservation).
• Whirling Dervish/Belly Dance Show (daily cultural experience)
• Tours around Turkey and CAPPADOCCIA Trip
• DAILY CITY TOURS (such as Islands ,Gallipoli,Pamukkale,Bursa)

Free Thing:
• FREE WI-FI connection!
• FREE Luggage storage!
• FREE Clean sheets, duvet, duvet cover, pillow & pillow case.
• FREE 24 hour hot water!
• FREE City and Turkey travel info!
• FREE Wake up service 24 Hr!
• All within our convenient location!
• Check in 1:00 pm (if your room is already available, you can check in at any time)
• Check out 11.00 am

Istanbul Harmony Hostel is one of the SAFEST hostels in Istanbul because our entrance is from the jewelry shop .
It means no thief or bad people can come to hostel because of security cameras in the jewelry shop.

It is located in the heart of the old city of Istanbul between Sultanahmet and Sirkeci. The area is considered the spiritual capital of old Istanbul and our location is the perfect base to explore the cultural heritage of the city!

A 5-10 minute walk from our door brings you to renowned historic locations such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Gülhane Park, the Spice Market, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus waterside. Public transportation is at our doorstep and will carry you to attractions such as Taksim square, Galata Tower and Eyüp Mosque. The nearby waterside offers you ferries & cruises along the Bosphorus to the Asian side of Istanbul, Prince Islands, Dolmahabace Palace, Golden Horn, Maiden’s Tower and more!

As our name states, we seek to promote harmony and friendship among both guests and our staff, all while enjoying the exotic beauty of this breathtaking city. Start off your day with a warm welcome from our helpful multicultural staff who can give you invaluable information about what you can see and do to make the most out of your stay in Istanbul. Throughout the entire day, you can take a break from the busy streets of Istanbul and relax in our open-air rooftop terrace which features a spectacular panoramic view overlooking Topkapi, Hagia Sophia, Gülhane Park and the Bosphorus Strait, or join us in the evening for some fun while we play some good music, games and get a chance to make friends from all over the world. We have backgammon and chess sets as well as an acoustic guitar for your entertainment and our terrace bar offers nargile, beer, tea, coffee, soft drinks and has become well-known for our rooftop barbecues!
Harmony Hostel has been newly redecorated for 2018 and we invite you to enjoy our comfortable 6-8 single bed mixed or female dormitories. Or book one of two more affordable, but equally satisfying rooms with 10 or 12 beds. We are happy to provide you with sheets, warm blankets and a pillow. All rooms feature 24 hour hot water, ensuite showers and ensuite toilets, as well as a separate a toilet on every floor.

Our inviting beds are individual single size beds rather than bunk beds and all have space built-in underneath to store your luggage. In addition to our under-bed storage, feel free to request the complimentary use of one of the lockers located in your room. All rooms possess a digital keypad lock to ensure your safety and two security employees are always present at the entrance of the hostel.

Our reception desk is open 24hrs a day and we're ready to offer you information you need during your stay in Istanbul! We are pleased to offer recommendations for local Turkish baths (hammams), tours, restaurants, entertainment, and attractions and we happily offer to arrange your tours to other historic sites across Turkey such as Cappadocia, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. Should you require a shuttle service to or from the airport we can arrange that for you (please note there is a fee for the airport shuttle).

We offer free unlimited WiFi connection in all of the rooms, on the terrace and at the reception desk.


Payment is due on arrival and can be made by cash or credit card (credit cards are subject to 10% additional taxes).
Please inform us in advance about your arrival time.

Harmony Hostel offers a quiet, intimate and relaxing atmosphere for those who want to escape from the hectic pace of Istanbul at the end of the day. The only thing missing in this family is you!
We look forward to helping provide you with a pleasurable stay in Istanbul and we hope to welcome you as soon as possible!

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Jobs Board
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.2Superb(2293)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.8
  • Cleanliness
    8.5
  • Staff
    9.8
  • Location
    9.9
  • Facilities
    8.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Istanbul Harmony Hostel boasts an unbeatable central location, making it easy to explore the city's main attractions. Guests frequently praise the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, who contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. The rooftop terrace offers stunning city views and is a popular spot for travellers to relax. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention that bathrooms could be improved.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Mia
Female, 18-24, Australia
One of my favourite hostels in the whole world! The stand-out is the staff - Haram went above and beyond, so welcoming to me, lovely to chat to and even showed me the local mosque and food spots. Bright was v helpful with booking my airport transfers and Hammad was great too. The place itself is also very well set up - good location, and the little touches are all there: lockers, welcome tea and coffee, luggage storage after check out, AC, ensuites and a guests only rooftop bar with Bosphorus vi
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
G
Gaspard
Male, 25-30, France
Lovely place to live and great staff
Stayed in Jul 2026
8.0
A
Anđela
Female, 25-30, Serbia
The hostel has a good location. Staff were really friendly and helpful (free tea on arrival was such a kind gesture). It is a goid place to stay a night or two :)
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Location

Hüdavendıgar Cad. No: 20 Sirkeci / Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
1.3km from city centre