Second Home Hostel

Публикация 2025-06-16

Highly recommend. Staff so lovely and helpful. Social atmosphere and plenty of activities if you want to be involved but equally quiet for people not wanting to do that. Bedding was nice and room was clean. Honestly just a really well run hostel. Also lovely rooftop area to relax with a view

Публикация 2025-06-15

Great hostel where you feel right away at home. Even as a solo traveller they invite you to go out in the city or to have a dinner together which is superb. The rooms are tidy, spacious and the hostel is clean. I would definetly book this hostel again when returning to Istanbul.

Публикация 2025-06-14

Second Home Hostel should be #1 on your list to stay. The staff are so welcoming, helpful and incredible people (especially Semira, she went above and beyond🥹). Along with the staff, we met the most amazing travelers. They offer many fun things to do & will assist in setting up anything you may need (activities, etc.). The location is perfect for all your exploring needs. Already cannot wait to return to Istanbul, because I will be staying at Second Home again.💛

Публикация 2025-06-14

Incredible hostel! The staff was amazing and special shout out to Semira, Faruk, and Ahmed. They always checked in with us, showed us around, and gave us plenty of suggestions! I particularly enjoyed the hostel dinners and boat party. There is also just a chill common space and rooftop with amazing view of Istanbul. The rooms were also clean and organized! This sets the bar of the hostel experience incredibly high!

Публикация 2025-06-12

Had such a lovely time staying here! Do not miss out on the group activities, including the meals!! Even if you’re not really a group activity person, just do it! The meals were delicious and the company was amazing! Everyone working there is so kind and incredible. Semuti is magic at her job, and her recommendations are off the charts good (especially the bath house). I met several people that had already been coming back for years because the atmosphere is that good. I will be one of them. You won’t be disappointed!!

Публикация 2025-06-11

4 amazing days at Second Home Hostel, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Beyond the incredible location — right in the heart of Istanbul — everything is thoughtfully designed to make you feel at home. The staff’s hospitality is truly exceptional. They go above and beyond to make your stay special, always kind, helpful, and full of good vibes. On my first Sunday morning, I had the chance to join a local-style brunch with everyone — it was delicious and such a warm moment to share. Although I didn’t socialize as much as I could have (I was eager to explore the city on foot and follow my own rhythm), the hostel offers great opportunities to meet fellow travelers — through activities, communal spaces, and the beautiful rooftop terrace. I’m already looking forward to coming back — this time, to experience Istanbul in a different way and connect more with the amazing people passing through this place. Thank you for your warm welcome and kindness. It really made a difference. 🧡

Публикация 2025-06-06

One of the best hostel I’ve stayed at! I felt like home from moment one and ended up extending my stay for one week. The energy of the staff is magnetic! Big shoutout to Memo and Semuti💛 Rooms are clean and comfortable and breakfast is something im still dreaming of. Also they have great activities to help you meet people Cant recommend more!!

Публикация 2025-06-03

Great experience at this hostel. Very social, welcoming environment. Semira is the best! She genuinely cares about all of the guests and makes sure everyone is having a great experience. Faruk was also very kind and went out of his way to show us a lunch recommendation. All of the staff were kind and helpful!

Публикация 2025-05-30

Had a great time at second home hostel - especially on the boat party The staff are so welcoming and helpful especially Samira who is a super fun and popular host - be sure to ask the staff for recommendations as Istanbul can be hard to navigate if you don't know where to look The roof terrace is a great place to meet people and share shisha if that's your thing with views over the city

Публикация 2025-05-28

Absolutely amazing time! Shoutout to Semira and Faruk who made the stay extra special! Rooms and bathrooms are clean. They offer breakfast and there is a rooftop you hang out at. Would definitely stay here again!

Публикация 2025-05-27

Just finished a 2 day stay at Second Home Hostel and had an amazing time! My room was clean and honestly bigger than expected. Samira, Ahmet, Memo, and Fârûk were all wonderful hosts and easy to talk to about pretty much anything. It was the perfect amount of fun activities but also peace and quiet when needed. Mimi the Cat was also fantastic. Would definitely come again and hopefully for longer!

Публикация 2025-05-24

Super séjour dans cette auberge de jeunesse ! 🙌 Située au cœur du centre touristique du côté européen d’Istanbul, elle est idéalement placée : tram et métro à 5 minutes à pied, plein de restos juste à côté, et même deux supérettes dans la même rue, super pratique au quotidien. L’ambiance est hyper conviviale, presque familiale. On s’y sent vite à l’aise, comme chez soi. Le personnel est jeune, dispo, toujours souriant et prêt à aider pour les infos visites ou les bons plans locaux. Mention spéciale pour les activités organisées qui permettent de rencontrer du monde et de profiter encore plus de l’auberge. C’est un lieu vivant, dynamique, où il se passe toujours quelque chose. Je recommande à 100 % et j’y reviendrai sans hésiter ! ✨🇹🇷

Публикация 2025-05-09

Excelente hostel, perfectamente ubicado en Estambul. Por la calidad del servicio pero sobre todas las cosas por la calidad humana del personal que allí trabaja, dispuesto a ayudarte y que pases un momento inolvidable durante tu estadía en la ciudad. Volveré!

Публикация 2025-05-08

I already miss this hostel! Such a shame I couldn’t stay one more night, even after three wonderful nights. The rooftop was where I met friends from all around the world. We talked, played card games, drank, and listened to music. All the moments I enjoyed on the rooftop made my entire trip happy and fun. I met genuine friends there, and we even traveled to Cappadocia together! Second Home Hostel was a huge part of my Turkey adventure, and I hope to return someday. Thank you to all the staff and friends for the amazing memories 🙌

Публикация 2025-05-07

Had a great time here, the staff are wonderful people who like to have fun. Had a fantastic time at the pub crawl which is more like a club crawl, and even went to one of the staff’s neighborhoods and favorite cafes, to which I was met with friendly baristas with good conversation. Great hostel experience.

Публикация 2025-05-05

Friendly Staff, had a great time

Проживание май 2025 г · Публикация май 2025 г

Определенно лучший хостел, который я посещал в течение долгого времени. Я приехал в Стамбул в качестве путешественника-одиночки и сразу дал понять, что это мой собственный дом. Лучший персонал , особенно Сенира и Фурук убедились, что мой опыт был 100% и убедились, что мы все хорошо провели время , и они действительно знают, как хорошо провести время !

Проживание май 2025 г · Публикация май 2025 г

Персонал позволяет вам чувствовать себя мгновенно как дома! Семира, Фарук, Ахмет и Мемо - все они были замечательны! Отличное расположение легко пешком везде, где вы хотите отправиться в Стамбул! Определённо, это будет мой первый выбор остаться, если я когда-нибудь вернусь в Стамбул.

Проживание май 2025 г · Публикация май 2025 г

Очень хороший хостел, персонал был очень поддерживающим со всем необходимым, расположение было очень близко к старому городу, к парому и метро сообщения, и Самира была хорошим лидером в социальной деятельности, делая общий опыт отличным, спасибо за все!

Публикация 2025-04-27

Great location and really friendly vibe. Everything I needed and the staff were super helpful... would stay again!

Публикация 2025-04-15

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!

Публикация 2025-04-13

I'm very glad I found Second Home! Room, location, breakfast, library, all that are bang on, but the thing that makes it special are the guys running it; Memo & his team are fabulous - friendly, professional and so so helpful. And all done with a smile too. Look no further, it gets no better!

Проживание апрель 202 · Публикация апр. 2025

10 / 10 настоятельно рекомендуем! Я останавливался в отдельной комнате общая ванна, и кровать была супер удобной и был индивидуальный контроль тепла. Локация ФАНТАСТИЧЕСКАЯ. Это прямо посреди всего, что ты хочешь сделать. Пешком до всех больших площадок, а также много еды и магазинов. Также можно дойти до Таксима через мост и паромную станцию. Персонал также был сказочным. Так радушно и всегда готов с ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНЫМИ рекомендациями. Ахмет отправил меня в одно из моих любимых приключений в Моду, чтобы забрать Менемана. Самир - это жизнь вечеринки, на которой каждый вечер гуляют группы, чтобы развлечься, находясь в безопасности. Люди приходят в любое время, а на улице может быть довольно шумно, так что берите с собой ушные пробки. Спасибо "Второму дому" за сказочное время!

Проживание апрель 202 · Публикация апр. 2025

Удивительное место! Вы почувствуете себя как дома, как только вступите в игру. Отличная атмосфера и персонал действительно радушный и полезный. Сам хостел действительно удобен, и вы можете пользоваться кухней и холодильником. Отличная терраса! Самира проводит замечательный, полный хорошей энергии и веселый ползание по пабу и многие другие мероприятия, к которым стоит присоединиться. Хостел находится в шаговой доступности от всех основных достопримечательностей и находится недалеко от многих магазинов. Я бы, несомненно, вернулся в этот хостел.

Публикация 2025-03-25

Wonderful place, wonderful location but most importantly wonderful people. Don’t skip the family dinners or the pub crawl. All the staff are amazing, but I need to give a special shout out to: FARUK who is an absolute hero and SEMIRA who is an unparalleled party host. Whatever you’re paying her, pay her more. I’ve never met anyone who’s able to singlehandedly galvanise and carry a dance floor like her