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<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Second Home Hostel in Istanbul offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and soundproofing. Each room includes a work desk, electric kettle, and free WiFi throughout the property. <h2>Exceptional Facilities</h2> Guests can relax in the spa facilities, sun terrace, and outdoor fireplace. Additional amenities include a lounge, minimarket, and coffee shop. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. <h2>Prime Location</h2> Located in the city center, the hostel is a short walk from Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. Istanbul Airport is 28 mi away. Nearby attractions include Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia. <h2>Guest Services</h2> The hostel provides a tour desk, luggage storage, and paid parking. Guests can enjoy continental and à la carte breakfasts, film nights, and a child-friendly buffet. Highly rated for its sightseeing, host, and convenient location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Istanbul

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mandie
    United States United States
    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...
  • Christian
    Canada Canada
    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...
  • Danny
    United States United States
    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...
  • Angela
    United States United States
    Truly feels like a second home. Family dinners, trip guidance, welcoming tea and clean facilities. Thank you !
  • Wanda
    United States United States
    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.
  • Yash
    India India
    The rooms and the restrooms were clean, the staff was amazing , everyone was welcoming and super friendly. The front desk guy helped me carry my bags up to room. Huge shoutout to Kerem, semira and aleyna, they were super friendly and suggested the...
  • L
    Lyudmila
    United States United States
    I got a private room and was so happy with it. Its quaint, cozy, and certainly big enough for a single person. The general helpfulness of the staff was great. People coming through the hostel were so wonderful.
  • Stijn
    Belgium Belgium
    During my 6 day stay at second home hostel, I met a lot of people from all over the world on the rooftop terrace. Didn't get bored for even a single minute. The vibe is different every night, but all nights were equally great! Also, they have a...
  • Murray
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The location/ The beds/ The friendly atmosphere
  • Hagai
    Israel Israel
    The atmosphere is amazing The facilities are excellent, clean and in great condition Very comfort room and bed Best crew in the world! The location can't be more convenient, in terms of attractions around and public transportation as well

Area info

Amenities of Second Home Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • City view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 5 per day.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Spa facilities

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Turkish

House rules
Second Home Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 1:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hostel does not have an elevator.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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