Second Home Hostel

Very clean and they organized a lot of events 🩵

My recent stay at Second Home Hostel was absolutely fantastic, and I can't recommend it enough! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with such warmth by Ahmet, Mehmet and Faruk – they truly make you feel like part of the family. The location is unbeatable, putting all of Istanbul's major sights within easy walking distance, which was a huge plus. The hostel itself has a wonderful, social atmosphere. The rooftop terrace is a brilliant spot to chill out, enjoy a drink, and meet fellow travelers from all over the world. It really does feel like a 'second home.' The rooms and common areas were kept clean, and it offered great value for money. The absolute highlight of my trip had to be the amazing pub crawls led by Samira! She is an absolute star – full of energy, super friendly, and knows all the best spots to ensure everyone has a fantastic and safe night out. We had such a blast exploring Istanbul's nightlife with her and a great group of people from the hostel. It was the perfect way to experience the city after dark and make some brilliant memories. If you're looking for a welcoming, well-located, and social hostel in Istanbul, look no further than Second Home. And definitely, DEFINITELY make sure you join one of Samira's pub crawls – you won't regret it! I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

10/10 would highly recommend! I stayed in a private room shared bath and the bed was super comfortable and there was individual heat control. The location is FANTASTIC. It is right in the middle of everything you want to do. Walking distance to all the big sites as well as plenty of food and shops. Also walkable to Taksim over the bridge and the ferry station. The staff was also fabulous. So welcoming and always ready with GREAT recommendations. Ahmet sent me on one of my favorite adventures to Moda to get Meneman. Samir is the life of the party taking groups out every night to have fun while being safe. People are coming in at all hours and the street outside can be quite noisy so bring ear plugs. Thanks Second Home for a fabulous time!

Awesome staff and great location. The bar crawl was fantastic

We had a great time staying at Second Home Hostel. We were welcomed warmly with some tea. We stayed in a bedroom with private bathroom, which was comfortable and spacious. We joined the dinner on the night of our arrival, and we joined the pubcrawl that was organized the day after. Both were really nice opportunities to meet other travelers. We had a great time.

The property is well located in the Old City, comfortable, homely atmosphere activities like dinners and games. The wifi was also reliable for remote desktop work. A special mention to Aleyna from the hostel-she is efficient and advises well. She helped with booking a Bursa Tour, a hammam visit, and also where to explore in Istanbul, all on short notice! 😊 it was like having a personal Tour guide!

Everything was just great. The manager and the staff are there to help.the morning ai left one of the employees walked me over to the bus stop 6-7 min away , they had packed me a little lunch bag so that I have something to eat. They even took care of booking my tickets. I personally never have breakfast, but I would always get a coffee in the morning at the hotel coffee shop. It was perfect.

Fantastic staff Inclusive atmosphere Great breakfast Close proximity to all main attractions

I loved the common areas and how it actually feels like home. The staff deserves a gold star. They are so welcoming and lovely. I would even call them my friends now

Nice sheets. The staff were really nice.

I stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom. Both of which were clean and functional. Truly great hostel with all the basics you need for a comfortable stay (towels included). The staff at Second Home are incredibly kind, helpful and provided recommendations as needed. and helpful with suggesting what to do while in Istanbul. Welcome tea much appreciated. The hostel organizes family dinners and pub crawls for a fee. Rooftop bar offers great views and affordable drinks. The hostel is situated in a central location with easy access to most attractions (mosques, museums, Grand Bazaar, etc).

Truly feels like a second home. Family dinners, trip guidance, welcoming tea and clean facilities. Thank you !

Exceptional hostel, with great facilities, open reception and a nice rooftop bar to socialise at a good price!

Homely, family vibe, it feels very natural how the hostel is laid out in order to meet and connect with people including the staff (sometimes the staff are that friendly you can't tell who is staff and who isn't). The location is top. It is 5 minutes away from the main mosques and many of the tourist spots. The pub crawl nights out I had arranged by Semira were truly forgettable and hilarious. She is the best. Made many friends there and I look forward to going back in the future.

Wonderful hostel. All the team at Second Home Hostel are super friendly and helpful with suggesting what to do while in Istanbul. I had a private room and shared bathroom. The room was clean and tidy and everything you need for a stay in Istanbul. The hostel is in a great location with easy access to the mosques, bazaars and the metro if you want to get out and about.

Great location walking distance from major sites public transportation, restaurants and shopping. The staff is very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The hostel is exceptionally clean including the shared bathrooms.

Was a bit expensive for me .