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Second Home Hostel

2.0 star property
Escape to the rooftop for panoramic views or unwind with some friendly competition in the game room. Make this your haven in Istanbul.

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Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
In the heart of Istanbul, Second Home Hostel is a vibrant retreat that offers a rooftop terrace with breathtaking views, an arcade/game room for endless fun, and a hair salon to pamper yourself. With in-room WiFi, luggage storage, laundry services and tour/ticket assistance you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/games room
  • Library
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
The current price is S$98
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
  • 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 curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 17 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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About the area

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

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

  • Istanbul (IST) - 52 min drive
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 68 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 Bosphorus and Egyptian Bazaar. 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 a short 10-minute walk. The property is only 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 15 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

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

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (EUR 5 per day)
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

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/games room
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 per cent
  • 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Second Home Hostel?

Yes. Self-parking costs EUR 5 per day.

Is an 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 social distancing 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 on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Second Home Hostel like?

Second Home Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Gulhane Station and 8 minutes' walk from Bosphorus.

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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

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

8/10 Very good

hakan, 2-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alperen, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hadi, 12-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Good place, the roof terrace is a must.
Philippe, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

TINA, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excelente hospedaje
15-night trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

6/10 Good

2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

服務人員很親切提供所需資訊，方便我們長時間寄放行李，房間寬敞，需自備個人沐浴用品
1-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasant hostel with great service.
Pleasant hostel with great service.
Andrew, 2-night trip

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

6/10 Good

Çok misafirperver ve güleryüzlüydüler. Fakat hostelde su yoktu, yapılan bir çalışma dolayısıyla olduğu söylendi. Çift kişilik odada kaldık, temizdi fakat oda karanlık, penceresiz ve yatak rahatsızdı. Fakat terası, hizmeti ve konumu çok iyi.
Tuba nur, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Personal muy amable, y localización geográfica inmejorable
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

コスパ良し
2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Kin Cheong, 2-night trip