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Second Home Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with restaurant, near Grand Bazaar

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
The price is $51
$57 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

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$37 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Grand Bazaar - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blue Mosque - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Galata Tower - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 50 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 63 min drive
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 2 min walk
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 13 min walk
  • Vezneciler Subway Station - 19 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Station - 3 min walk
  • Eminonu Station - 9 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Second Home Hostel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Egyptian Bazaar and Bosphorus. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Basilica Cistern and Eminönü Square are within just a 10-minute walk. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Gulhane Station is 3 minutes and Sirkeci Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

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

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (EUR 5 per day)

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 3 to 3 for adults, and EUR 3 to 3 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 45 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 10 percent
  • Kitchen/kitchenette use is available for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Parking

  • Self parking costs EUR 5 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0094

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

Are pets allowed at Second Home Hostel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Second Home Hostel?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 5 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Second Home Hostel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 45 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Second Home Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Second Home Hostel and nearby?
Second Home Hostel has an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Second Home Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Second Home Hostel like?
Second Home Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 10 minutes' walk from Grand Bazaar.

Second Home Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Very chill people
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
5-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hadi, 12-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Omar, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

TINA, 5-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hospedaje
15-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rasif, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Lauren, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Pleasant hostel with great service.
Pleasant hostel with great service.
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Ellie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very friendly English speaking staff and hotel very close to main attractions.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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..
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

hakan, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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.
Melike, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alperen, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good place, the roof terrace is a must.
Philippe, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Carla, 15-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mary, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Recep, 2-night trip
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