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Second Home Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Bosphorus

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Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Ebusuud Cad. No: 19, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Place, Grand Bazaar
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Mosque
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagia Sophia
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

At Second Home Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Bosphorus and Eminönü Square. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .This business-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and a library. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Istanbul City Center hostel include Grand Bazaar and Hagia Sophia.
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What's nearby

  • Sultanahmet Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blue Mosque - 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 (IST) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bitlisli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ipek Palas Istanbul - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Second Home Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 7-minute walk to Bosphorus
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Second Home Hostel. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Istanbul hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1970
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Second Home Hostel offers 15 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

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 per cent 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Second Home Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash and mobile payments.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-0094

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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 parking available at Second Home Hostel?

Yep, Second Home Hostel has a self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Second Home Hostel?

The closest beach to Second Home Hostel is Florya Beach (16.4 km).

Does Second Home Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Second Home Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Second Home Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Second Home Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Second Home Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Second Home Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveller

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Hadi

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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..

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.

8/10 Good

AC, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

good enough, but staff issues

Great place to stay -right in the middle of sultanahmet. The location was great! We stayed in a double private room and the room was good enough. We got exactly what we expected- small room with a bed and a window with a tiny bathroom down the hall. The rooms get pretty muggy (you can smell the old water pipes), but there is a fan and the windows open so it disappears after 5 minutes. The terrace was a nice touch - great place to hang out after a long day of site-seeing. The hostel staff even offered to order us dinner. Instead we went out to eat, took some wine to go from a convenience store, and drank and played backgammon on the terrace. They also have two computers with internet that you can use for FREE! The staff were always available to answer your questions; however the only complaint I have is that when we arrived we immediately went to the reception to reserve shuttle service to the airport to Ataturk. Can (the main receptionist) said ok great you are all set, just be down here 15 min before the departure time of the shuttle. On our departure date, we come downstairs and he denies ever calling the shuttle for us. He must have forgotten it was Easter weekend and did not even bother to think that the shuttle would get full. We ended up having to book it to the airport on the metro last minute. (which actually was really easy - only one switch for a total transportation cost of 4 lira a person). He was so rude upon our departure and did not even care about his mistake.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What you see is not what you get.

I cannot fault hotel for location, beeing helpful and friendly but they say that there is a tea/coffee maker and fridge in every room which is not true. They say the kitchen is supposed to be there for everyone's use and on the foto it is huge but in reality it is tiny and there is no over or microwave so all the food I took along had to be chucked away. It is really well located though but not worth the money they charge.

10/10 Excellent

Beatlemania, Malta

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

Excellent location

Clean, safe, comfortable, close to many restaurants, helpful and friendly staff, value for money, breakfast is okay, location is very central, stairs have no lift. overall great!

8/10 Good

hakan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Melike

Travelled with partner
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

Alperen

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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

Carla

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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