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Second Home Hostel

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Interior entrance

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ebusuud Cad. No: 19, Sirkeci, Eminönü, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34110
  • Gülhane Park
    2 min walk
  • Pechko Moda
    1 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station
    2 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST)
    50 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

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

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

Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

  • 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

  • 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

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

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About the area

Istanbul

Located in Istanbul (Istanbul City Center), Second Home Hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus and Basilica Cistern. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Grand Bazaar and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Hagia Sophia.
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What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk
  • Hagia Sophia - 12 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 19 min walk
  • Galata Tower - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Roof Mezze 360 Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Red River Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fiyeli Coffee Co. Sirkeci - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Ipek Palas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Arasta Cafe Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Second Home Hostel

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to Bosphorus
Second Home Hostel offers 15 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually furnished guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hostel include an arcade/game room, a hair salon, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Second Home Hostel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–11:30 AM: EUR 3-3 for adults and EUR 3-3 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 3 to 3 for adults, and EUR 3 to 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: EUR 5 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Second Home Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 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

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

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