Istanbul Hostels - Hostel List for Istanbul, Turkey

The splendid city of Istanbul has many unique and fascinating features. It is the only city in the world reaching across two continents, with its old city in Europe and modern Istanbul situated in Asia, separated by the Bosphorus Strait. It is also unique in having had capital status during two successive empires, Christian Byzantine and Islamic Ottoman, and the legacy from both is visible in the modern city today.

Istanbuls location on the water made it a much coveted site as a commercial shipping port and military lookout, and as capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople, as it was known, became extremely desirable as a centre of world trade, until Mehmet the Conqueror claimed it for the Ottoman Empire in 1453 and it became the imperial seat of the sultans. After the War of Independence the capital was moved to Ankara, but Istanbul still remains the commercial, historical and cultural heart of Turkey today.

The charm and character of Istanbul lies in its endless variety and jumble of contradictions. Its fascinating history has bequeathed the city a vivid inheritance of Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, historical mosques and churches, hamams (bath-houses) and exotic bazaars. Modern Istanbul exudes trendy bars and nightclubs, western boutiques, office blocks, and elegant suburbs. The call to prayer heralds the start of each day and the city comes to life with over 11 million residents forming a chaotic social and cultural mix of unscrupulous carpet merchants, wealthy shoppers, religiously veiled women and destitute beggars. Joining the noisy throng are over-awed tourists and those capitalising on the tourist trade.

This is the complete list of Istanbul hostels and other types of cheap accommodation such as cheap hotels, B&B s and guest houses in Istanbul, Turkey which you can book online free now with Hostel Bookers.

For more information about a single hostel, you can click the the hostel link from the list below. All hostels in Istanbul are hand picked and they are proven to be backpacker friendly. Check hostel photos, read customer reviews and if you are satisfied, you can book you dorm bed or private room from our site for free.

The Istanbul Paris Hostel Hotel is a friendly, privately run hostel offering the best value budget accommodation for backpackers and all travelers in the historical area of Istanbul...

Experience Sinbad!! Sinbad Hostel, which offers excellent budget accommodation and a great atmosphere, is ideally situated in the heart of Istanbul. Free breakfast, Free internet, also 5 % discount fo..

We are a fabulous hostel that will offer all you need to enjoy yourself including our very own bar and pub. We show sports on big screen TV including Premier League and rugby.The Sultan Hostel is a sh..

We are a budget travellers dream, located in central Istanbul...

All rooms are clean and air conditioned with private en suites. Enjoy our Turkish hospitality andour respect of your privacy..

The Cordial House Hostel offers an unbeatable combination of economically priced rooms and a perfect location for quality seeking budget travellers in the center of the old town, Sultanahmet...

Tourists go to Sultanahmet, travellers who want to meet people and experience modern turkish life come to Beyoglu, the heart of Istanbul...

Come and stay with us in our small guest house in the heart of the old town to and be welcomed by a traditional Turkish family!..

Special Class Istanbul Legend Hotel offers its guests traditional Turkish hospitality with a warm atmosphere of the 19th century...

Antique Hostel and Guesthouse is recognized as a Top Rated recommended hostel for 2006 by Hostelbookers customers and also we have been voted in the Worldwide Top Ten 2006 in October (Location), Novem..

Sultans Inn welcomes to budget travellers with its comfortable and full equipped rooms. The hotel is minutes of walk to the historic sights. The roof terrace open all year provides an excellent view o..

Naz Wooden House is a small attractive hotel in the heart of old Istanbul...

Hotel Tashkonak just a short walk to the Byzantine and Ottoman Monuments such as famous Blue Mosque, St.Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern and other historical and tour..

Ipek Palace Hotel is a limited service bed breakfast style hotel in Istanbul, Turkey...

Enjoying an excellent location in the very heart of the old city of Istanbul, Sultanahmet. The Star Holiday hotel (3 star) faces both the famous and inspirational, blue mosques and Santa Sofia museum...

Living right next door to the Topkap Palace is now a privilege that every visitor to Istanbul can afford !..

Dont look any further! Enjoy your stay at the amazing Yunus Emre Hotel. We are close to the Marmara Sea and the Blue Mosque. We know you will really enjoy your time at our place, as you will feel like..

Hotel Agan is located at the centre of the Old City in Eminan Istanbul at the starting point of both land and sea transportation and is just near Sultanahmet...

Zeugma hostel is located in the center of Sultanahmet district, a place where old and new Istanbul meet...

The Moonlight Pension is the temporary home in Istanbul of backpackers, world travellers, artists, writers and musicians. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day...

Istanbuls best known and most popular hostel, the Orient has been around forever and, showing admirable staying power, its still going strong. Lonely Planet The Orient Hostel Istanbul is between The ..

Camlikosk hotel Istanbul is an interesting place to visit due to its impressive history. Especially the area around the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace is worthwhile. The hotel is within ..

Welcome to the open air museum in Istanbul. Located in Sultanahmet Istanbul, we provide comfortable contemporary accommodation close to Sultanahmet Square together with splendid view of the Marmara Se..

Grand Yavuz is a comfortable Istanbul Hotel That combines elegance and luxury. Grand Yavuz Hotels 111 newly renovated bedrooms and suit offers a unique and unforgettable Istanbul experience...

AAE Istanbul Aquarium offer one of he BEST locations available for tourist. We offer single private ensuites all the way to large rooms that sleep 5 people. FREE Internet, Free Breakfast and super nic..

Istanbul Sydney Hostel is in heart of historical and old Istanbul (Sultanahmet). It is just a walking distance from the Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia Topkapi Place Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and the other s..

Welcome to cheapest and most comfortable hostel in Sultanahmet Istanbul..

Our hostel is located at the heart of the old city of Istanbul, very near to the tourist attractions like ; Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, Topkap Palace, Spice Bazaar...

Metropolis hostel is Situated in the heart of Istanbul, in Sultanahmet. The hostel is located between Blue Mosque, St Sophia and Topkap palace and just a few minutes walk to main tourist places such a..

We have prepared all apartments to make you feel like you are staying in your own house...