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Second Home Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 8-minute walk to Bosphorus

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In the heart of Istanbul, Second Home Hostel is a vibrant retreat that offers a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, an arcade/game room for endless fun, and a hair salon to pamper yourself. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, laundry services and tour/ticket assistance you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Room options

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ebusuud Cad. No: 19, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110

What's nearby

  • Gülhane Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bitlisli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Salute Pub & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Second Home Hostel

Hostel near Bosphorus
A short walk from Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, Second Home Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, a hair salon, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and soap
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 to 10 for adults and EUR 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1970
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 to 10 for adults, and EUR 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • A kitchen/kitchenette is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0094

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Second Home Hostel
Second Home Hostel Istanbul
Second Home Istanbul
Second Home Hotel Istanbul
Second Home Hostel Istanbul
Second Home Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Second Home Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Istanbul

Frequently asked questions

Is Second Home Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Second Home Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Second Home Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Second Home Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 45 per vehicle applies.

Where is Second Home Hostel located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Gülhane Park, Bosphorus, and Eminönü Square. Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia are also within 15 minutes. Sirkeci Marmaray Station is only a 2-minute walk and Gulhane Station is 3 minutes.

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Second Home Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Faruk, Ahmed and Semira were amazing hosts and showed us a great time in the city. I would recomend this place to anyone!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very chill people
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regret not staying in different hostel

I don't like leaving bad reviews first and foremost. I'm well travelled, have stayed in hostels around the world so know what to expect. We stayed in a private room as there were 3 of us friends. 1. Cleaniness - room wasn't cleaned once in 6 days there 2. Matainence- we reported the radiator leaking on floor 3 times and it was addressed at all. Belongings wet as a result. Toilet was frequently broken. 3. Security - luggage hold is basically to leave all bags on first floor landing, didnt feel secure to leaving any valuables there. 4. Location - its close to old city sights, but thats just a days worth sightseeing. For food, shopping and nightlfe you are going to want to be nearer to Galata and Taksim side. Traffic is horrendous at most times and Uber is near useless with taxi drivers gaming the system. Is faster to walk most of the time. Restaurants in the area are just tourist traps. If you are vegetarian or vegan then you will need to head towards Galata/Taksim side. 5. Vibe - I won't say that it doesn't have a vibe at all but it is very low key. The layout of 4/5 flights of stairs between the reception area and terrace make it difficult, you're not going to want to make that trip just to find nobody there. 6. Staff - they were largely pleasant enough and friendly. 7. Rooms - near enough impossible to get any sleep, no ventilation, a/c or fans so have to leave window open. Leaving the window open in this location will mean loud noise 24/7. This was in mid Nov
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Melike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Das Personal und die Lage sind Top! Die Zimmer sind leider nicht sauber. Nach Nachfrage wurde nochmal sauber gemacht, jedoch ist es immer noch nicht sauber genug gewesen. Da unser Aufenthalt nur drei Tage war und wir nur zum schlafen im Hostel waren, war dies aushaltbar.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my first hostel experience and I as not disappointed at all. The staff are really friendly and the location is amazing. A walking distance from most touristic attractions and easy access to Taxis and the train. Definitely coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, the roof terrace is a must.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hospedaje
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

I had a long stay and the staff were amazing. The location is perfect. Regarding the room, if you only need it for sleeping is perfect. Don't expect a huge room. Common spaces are great
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Paderborn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt. Besonders das freundliche Personal hat uns beeindruckt. Memo hat uns sehr geholfen und viele Telefonate geführt, damit wir ein Testzentrum finden konnten. Auch das Frühstück war sehr lecker und die Ausstattung der Küche gut.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Recep

Disliked: Room comfort
Oda bir tane pencere vardı onunda önü tamamen kapalı güneş görmüyor avizelerden birinde ampul yoktu geriye kalan herşey fiyata göre iyi , görevli arkadaş gerçekten çok yardımcı
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rasif, Amherst, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best parts of the property were it's very central location and the helpful staff. Memo and the team took the best possible care of me from the moment I arrived to the moment I left. The airport shuttle was very helpful. Oh and they have the most incredible and chill rooftop terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
服務人員很親切提供所需資訊，方便我們長時間寄放行李，房間寬敞，需自備個人沐浴用品
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best backpackers hangout in Istanbul

We LOVED our stay at Second Home! The location is perfect for sight seeing, only 5-10 minute walk to almost all the major sites (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, museums, grand bazaar) Anything else is easy to get to by the metro at the end of the street. But what is really great is the Hostel itself. The staff is very welcoming & fun to hang out with after a long day of sight seeing. If you're on a budget, the roof top of BYOB, & you can buy your own drinks & relax. They go above and beyond to create a casual atmosphere where you can meet fellow travelers. Don't miss out on doing dinner with them- it's some of the best food we had in Istanbul.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant hostel with great service.

Pleasant hostel with great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable & convenient base for Sultanahmet

Located in between Galata Bridge and Hagia Sophia, Second Home is well-positioned as a convenient base to explore the historic Istanbul! The hostel itself is also a comfortable place to rest - my single bedroom was as comfortable as my own bedroom (and thus matched well with the Second Home name). I unfortunately stayed here for only a night as a stopover, but I will definitely choose to stay here again on my return to Istanbul.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Tuba nur

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Çok misafirperver ve güleryüzlüydüler. Fakat hostelde su yoktu, yapılan bir çalışma dolayısıyla olduğu söylendi. Çift kişilik odada kaldık, temizdi fakat oda karanlık, penceresiz ve yatak rahatsızdı. Fakat terası, hizmeti ve konumu çok iyi.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personal muy amable, y localización geográfica inmejorable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
コスパ良し
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay here again!

This isn’t the fanciest place to stay in the area, but it’s definitely great value for money. It was clean and the beds were comfy - we shared a bathroom with the other rooms on our floor and it was cleaned throughout her day. The service is 10/10 and the team at Second Home go above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and that you get the most out of your visit to Istanbul. The hostel is really well located, 3 mins walk from the tram, and within walking distance of the park, loads of museums, the blue mosque and some lovely restaurants. When we go back to Istanbul we will definitely stay here again, and hopefully Mimi the kitten won’t have grown too much by then!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly English speaking staff and hotel very close to main attractions.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a wonderful place

The second home hostel is an amazing, warm place. The host is incredibly kind and they gave us tea when we arrived and bought us a shuttle back to the airport. Istanbul can be a crazy place for foreigners but this hostel really made our trip wonderful (pretty much entirely because of this hostel). It really is a second home.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Enigma, Europe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Night

I spent 2 nights in Second Home hostel and it was good,everything is near,tram,metro,sea,old town,as u can walk everywhere.The rooms are quite good and clean.The stuff ate also kind,and friendly,especially Mehmet :).So if u are going to Istanbul,feel like home and stay here..

8/10 Good

Charlotta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellet service and great location

Very nice personnel and a great location close to all the major attractions and with a lot of good restaurants just around the corner. The breakfast was quite good considering the price, including tea&coffee, cereals, bread etc... The room could have needed a renovation, but considering the price it was alright.

8/10 Good

Muggle Poy, THA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Muggle Poy

Very good location!!, friendly staffs and good service.

6/10 Okay

Minestrone, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, convenient for a quick stay

Travelled with friend in June 2013. Great location, walking distance to tram which runs through all the main tourist attractions. Staff were friendly. Room was as per expected at a hostel, nothing more nothing less. Shared bathrooms were impractical as there were no hooks or locks on any of the doors. There was only one sink to share between the whole floor. Overall, it was comfortable enough for one night.