About

İstiklal Hostel is perfect location right in the heart of old city of Istanbul and only a few minutes from the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and Historical Turkish Baths, 1 minutes to Grand Bazaar and 5 minutes drive from Taksim Square.sightseeing attractions of oriental Istanbul.

Our Istanbul hostel offers a comfortable, clean and budget stay in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In our lounge area with TV and free Internet & Wi-fi access, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or Turkish tea, read, play backgammon or have a good chat with the other international travelers visiting exciting Istanbul.

Our Wintergarden Panoramic Terrace Bar offers breathtaking views overlooking the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and marmara sea and is open all year long. In the summertime, you can enjoy a refreshing on our bar while sunbathing and relaxing, or in the wintertime, enjoy a hot drink. Make yourself comfortable have a glass of wine. We also serve a delicious Turkish breakfast buffet on the terrace.

Our hostel rooms are mostly 6,8 and 10 bed dormitories with individual lockers but we also have a number of budget single,double rooms, triple rooms, and family rooms.

There are common showers and bathrooms on the corridors. Private rooms have air-conditioning and dormitories have fans and all rooms have heating. Linen and towels are included.

Our helpful and friendly reception will try to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

We will help you with the latest information about the hippest clubs, restaurants and bars.

Check in noon

Check out 11.00 am

Full payment up front in cash is required.

Please advice about arrival time

Please note: We welcome travelers of all ages.However, no guests under 18 years of age or over 50 for dorms. Over 50 years old can book only into private rooms.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

2.0(1762)
  • Value for Money
    2.0
  • Security
    2.0
  • Atmosphere
    2.0
  • Cleanliness
    2.0
  • Staff
    2.0
  • Location
    2.0
  • Facilities
    2.0
Stayed in Dec 2025
2.0
J
Jason
Male, 31-40, England
Hostel does not exist at all - unable to see any signs at the marked location, not even the temporary reception address in the notes. Found another place to stay at the end, and being made aware that this wasn't the first time people encountered difficulties with this hostel. AVOID AT ALL COST!!!
Stayed in Aug 2025
2.0
K
Kiran
Male, 31-40, India
Misleading photos and terrible experience! The pictures online are completely fake. The bathroom had no lock, the bed wasn’t clean, and there were no towels provided. The place was unbearably hot, and despite my requests, the owner refused to switch on the AC. I had to check out in the middle of the night because it was impossible to stay there. Absolutely awful experience — I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed in Aug 2025
10
Z
Zeki
Male, 25-30, Turkey
It was so clean and good location
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Location

Çatalçeşme Sk., Alemdar,, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye, Istanbul, Turkey
1.4km from city centre