Second Home Hostel

Публикация 2025-03-22

From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome warm, helpful, and always ready to give great local tips. The atmosphere is super friendly, perfect for solo travelers or anyone wanting to connect with people from around the world. The location is unbeatable: just a short walk to major attractions like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. The common areas are cozy and great for relaxing or chatting with fellow travelers, and the rooftop view is a hidden gem, especially at sunset. Rooms are clean and comfortable, with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Plus, the breakfasts were fresh and delicious 🥰 a perfect start to the day. If you’re looking for a place that feels like a home away from home, with amazing vibes and even better people, Second Home Hostel is the one. Can’t wait to come back!

Публикация 2025-03-21

Can’t recommend this place enough!! The kindest people who go above and beyond to make sure their guests are happy and comfortable. Because I stayed during Ramadan, I was treated to free dinner cooked by Mamo every night, which was delicious and allowed me to taste Turkish food that I might not have found in restaurants! The cat who lives there is so sweet, I’ll miss her alot. Thank you to Faruk and Samira for playing cards with me and sharing meals. You’re lucky to stay here and meet these incredible people!

Публикация 2025-03-18

Positive: - On one evening they just gave us leftover food from their dinner for free, which was cool! - Pub Crawl on the Friday was really cool. Faruk and especially Semira are enriching the hostel with their good vibes and are contributing highly to a social atmosphere. :) Negative: One employee tried to scam me with a little trick when I paid the price for the room. I gave him 23x 200 Lira and he counted 22x 200 Lira. He gave it to me again to count again and 200 Lira were suddenly missing. Watching the cctv footage with the manager the next day and they had to admit their fault. Surprisingly the manager didn't seem to be too surprised.. Bed was also a bit hard

Публикация 2025-03-17

I had an amazing stay at Second Home Hostel! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was incredibly warm and welcoming. The hostel is clean, well-maintained, and in a fantastic location. Perfect for exploring Istanbul. What really makes this place special is the staff and the sense of community they foster. Semira has such an infectious energy that instantly makes you feel at home, and Ahmet was incredibly helpful, always ready to answer our questions and offer great recommendations around the city. The hostel actively encourages connections between guests with group activities, which made the experience even more enjoyable.

Публикация 2025-03-14

I’ve booked hostels from all over the world. This hostel by far was the most welcoming. They had activities to bond the guests. From pub or club crawl, to even cruises (they priced on par or even cheaper due to bundled prices). Place was clean and service was absolutely amazing. Had some bagpackers come back for the FOURTH time just to see the service staff. Lived up to the name “second home”. Definitely coming back again. Wish they’d open their business all over the world. Some photos are attached of the activities we had. Loved it

Публикация 2025-03-13

Amazing people and worth the price. The location is amazing as it is very close by to many of the sights. There are also many restaurants nearby. The people are definitely what made this trip amazing. All the hosts are super friendly and have really good tips and recommendations. Would highly recommend if you’re in istanbul!!

Публикация 2025-03-09

Insgesamt war ich dort zufrieden. Personal freundlich und freundliche Gäste. Insgesamt war die Stimmung sehr familiär. Was ich nicht verstanden habe, ist warum die Zimmer denn gar nicht abgeschlossen werden. Als Gast erhält man keinerlei Schlüssel.

Проживание март 2025 · Публикация март 2025

Замечательное место, замечательное расположение, но самое главное замечательные люди. Не пропускайте семейные ужины или ползание по пабу. Весь персонал потрясающий, но мне нужно особо отметить: ФАРУК, который является абсолютным героем, и СЕМИРА, которая является непревзойденной ведущей вечеринки. Сколько бы вы ей ни платили, платите ей больше. Я никогда не встречал никого, кто мог бы в одиночку мобилизовать и нести танцпол, как она

Публикация 2025-02-21

Located right in the heart of Sultanahmet. It's very conveniently located to several major tourism points of interest, endless food options, and the Sirkeci Metro stop has multiple openings near the hostel. It appreciated being welcomed in by friendly staff, and presented with hot tea upon arrival. I and my guy stayed in a private room, which was small but cozy. Bathrooms & showers are located separately on each floor. There's a very fun rooftop and bar open until 1am. We stayed here in the winter for the week of New Years, and really liked the vibe. There are family style dinners and hosted lots of activities, but it also had a very laid back attitude. It can be a party hostel, but it seems to depend on who is staying there. If you haven't made your own trip plans, they are happy to offer their tourism services as well. It was a fun oasis in the loud, fast world of Istanbul. Highly recommend!

Проживание 2025-02-17 · Публикация 2025-02-25

Faruk, Ahmed and Semira were amazing hosts and showed us a great time in the city. I would recomend this place to anyone!!

Публикация 2025-02-09

It was an outstanding experience. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly, and I had the opportunity to meet wonderful people. I couldn’t have asked for more.

Публикация 2025-02-08

Best hostel I've ever been to! Amazing location, facilities, and the best staff. They organize great pub crawls too! 🍻

Проживание февраль 20 · Публикация март 2025

Маленькое прохладное местечко с классным персоналом😎 Все всегда были рады помочь. Хостел находится в хорошем месте с большим количеством ресторанов и вариантов покупок поблизости. Самира может устроить веселую вечеринку и тоже испытать, как она ползет по бару. Она следит, чтобы ты не сел и не заснул.

Проживание февраль 20 · Публикация июль 2025

Семира была потрясающей ведущей. Она была веселой и заботливой, так рада, что встретила кого-то вроде нее в таком веселом хостеле! В целом, все в хостеле очень приветливые

Публикация 2025-01-31

We planned almost everything for our one week trip to Istanbul but the only thing we were hesitating about was this hostel but in the end it turned out to be the best decision we ever took and it was the one of the best highlights of our trip to Istanbul if not the only best thing it really did feel like a home to me and i will really miss everybody from that place starting from the lovely samera that gave me a feeling of an older sibling caring helpful and generous then comes ahmed super nice man helpful and very professional and financially the two managers mimo and the other one they we’re just like older brothers to me showing us best spots to try things from warning us from scammers around the area ofc I haven’t forgotten about faroq as well such a shy respectful man and the amount of friends i made there from all over the glob overall it was an experience yo remember honestly and again i will miss it alot 🖤

Публикация 2025-01-26

Un séjour parfait au Second Home Hostel ! Cet endroit porte vraiment bien son nom : on se sent comme à la maison dès qu'on franchit la porte. L'accueil chaleureux de l'équipe fait toute la différence, toujours prête à vous aider et à partager des conseils pour profiter au maximum d'Istanbul. Les chambres et les espaces communs sont d'une propreté irréprochable, ce qui est très appréciable après une journée bien remplie. Mention spéciale pour les activités organisées : le pub crawl était super convivial et la croisière sur le Bosphore absolument magique. Une ambiance incroyable pour rencontrer des voyageurs du monde entier. Un 10/10 sans hésitation, je reviendrai à coup sûr

Публикация 2025-01-24

Had a fantastic experience at this hostel! Two things stood out the most: the incredible location of the hostel and the amazing hospitality of the staff. Semira, Farukh, and Ahmet helped make the experience truly special!

Публикация 2025-01-21

I had an amazing stay at this hostel, and I can't recommend it enough! The location is unbeatable — it’s within walking distance to all the main tourist spots, so I was able to explore the city easily. Plus, the train station is just a short walk away, making it super convenient for day trips or airport transfers. What truly made my experience unforgettable were the staff. Semira was incredibly friendly and helpful. She went out of her way to take me to a local Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurant, where I had an authentic and delicious meal — it was such a thoughtful touch! Then there’s Ayik, who took me to a Turkish bath, which was a unique and relaxing experience I wouldn’t have known about otherwise. If you’re looking for a hostel with a central location and a friendly atmosphere, this place is perfect. The staff really go above and beyond to make sure you have a memorable stay. Would definitely stay again!

Публикация 2025-01-15

I had a lovely stay at this hostel. The staff was so welcoming, helpful and friendly especially Samira, Memo and Ahmet. I booked a private room which was clean and had great sunlight. The location of this hostel is very central and i had such a fun time exploring the nightlife of Istanbul with Samira as our guide. Can’t wait to visit again.

Публикация 2025-01-10

That was a one of greatest hostel where I stayed. Hands down. Nice to meet all the people from there.

Публикация 2025-01-09

I loved this hostel. As a solo traveler, I felt super comfortable here, and had an easy time meeting new friends. The rooms are fine, nothing special, but everything is there. The real winners are the roof terrace, the downstairs hangout area, the group dinners, and the pub crawl. So fun! The staff is amazing and always there for you. Other guests are also super friendly and open.

Публикация 2025-01-05

Second home...for real! The guys are amazing, it has been a great experience. Thank u

Проживание январь 202 · Публикация янв. 2025

У меня был потрясающий опыт в Second Home Hostel! С момента моего прибытия персонал заставил меня чувствовать себя невероятно желанным гостем, предлагая полезные советы о том, что нужно сделать в Стамбуле и убедившись, что у меня есть все необходимое. Атмосфера непринужденная и дружелюбная. Помещения чистые и хорошо обслуживаемые. Места общего пользования идеально подходят для встреч с другими путешественниками, и есть отличная кухня, если вы хотите готовить свою собственную еду. Рекомендую ужинать с ними - они потрясающие повара!

Проживание январь 202 · Публикация янв. 2025

Отличные люди, хорошие номера, центр города, рядом с туристическими объектами, только хорошие вибрации! Они организуют ежедневные экскурсии вокруг моря, а также полозья по пабам, если вам интересно. Они относятся к тебе как к семье. Особенно Faruk & Semira. Они были очень добры ко мне. Я рекомендую на 100%.

Проживание декабрь 20 · Публикация янв. 2025

Теплая и доброжелательная атмосфера хостела помогает гостям чувствовать себя комфортно. Услышав, что здесь находят не просто жилье, а семейное окружение, я испытываю огромную радость. Мероприятия и общественные мероприятия, которые они организуют для поощрения взаимодействия гостей, делают этот опыт еще более особенным. Кроме того, они предлагают некоторые уникальные удобства в нашем хостеле. Местный экскурсовод, групповые выезды и различные мероприятия обогащают пребывание гостей. Благодаря этим предложениям гости имеют возможность ближе познакомиться со Стамбулом. Центральное расположение хозяина позволяет гостям легко добраться до важных точек города. Интересные места вокруг и простота транспортировки являются значительным преимуществом для тех, кто решил остановиться здесь. Видя, как гости получают выгоду от этих удобств, они чувствуют себя еще более осмысленно. Наконец, положительные отзывы, которые они получают от предыдущих гостей, подчеркивают ценность выполняемой ими работы.