Second Home Hostel

The location of the hostel is absolutely peak and the place looks very nice, classic hostel type look that you're looking for as a traveller! There's nothing like walking for 3 minutes and seeing the Bosphorus, unforgettable stuff. Beyond that, there are many social activities arranged by the hostel and the beds are very comfortable. I'd recommend staying here if you're traveling to Istanbul. The hostel's organized activities felt a bit pricey, an example was €15 for a basic meal with no vegetarian or vegan options. Furthermore, the atmosphere varied during my 6-night stay; the atmosphere in the first half was not what I was looking for due to many group travelers keeping to themselves, while the latter half was much more social which was what I was looking for as a solo traveller. While the fluctuating atmosphere cannot be blamed on the hostel, since it is always luck of the draw, it did influence my overall experience.

The esthetics. The friendly staff. The help they gave me in general The toilet didn’t flush because there was a piece of toilet paper in it for a couple days

Great location. Clean. Helpful staff. Cute hostel cat. Nice rooftop hangout area. Comfortable beds. Tasty family dinner. The only noticeable minuses for me were the noise and lack of elevator. There was a pub crawl late at night and you could hear people getting ready to go out and coming back in during the early morning, so I didn’t sleep very well because of this. If you have a lot of luggage and are staying on the fourth floor, then hauling it all upstairs is inconvenient.

Nothing.

Excellent location, centrally located, very friendly staff (Ahmet was awesome). Everything was as expected.

the place was located well i think the room has no soundproof at all, i was like sleeping on the street, it was just sooooo loud. I can hear everything, people was talking outside the door, door open and close(and this happened at 2am-3am), the car noise outside the window for the whole night and really loud, i can not fall asleep for the whole night. and around 4am somebody woke up(might be the staff start to prepare the breakfast), and they were talking really loud and laughing at the hallway. it was really a bad stay.

We stayed in the private room with an ensuite (not shared) and it was perfect for a few nights. The aircon saved us, internet was top notch, really good location in the old city. The hostel staff are friendly and really encourage you come to the group dinner. The walls are quite thin, we must have been there ourselves for the first few days but then someone moved in next door and we could hear their tv show blaring loudly and every phone call. The old city is very expensive and one of the hostel staff recommended us a place which cost $100 AUD (USD 66) for a bad kebab, so we were a bit salty after that.

Very clean and they organized a lot of events ?

The hostel itself has a wonderful, social atmosphere. The rooftop terrace is a brilliant spot to chill out, enjoy a drink, and meet fellow travelers from all over the world. It really does feel like a 'second home.' The rooms and common areas were kept clean, and it offered great value for money. The absolute highlight of my trip had to be the amazing pub crawls led by Samira! She is an absolute star – full of energy, super friendly, and knows all the best spots to ensure everyone has a fantastic and safe night out. We had such a blast exploring Istanbul's nightlife with her and a great group of people from the hostel. It was the perfect way to experience the city after dark and make some brilliant memories. If you're looking for a welcoming, well-located, and social hostel in Istanbul, look no further than Second Home. And definitely, DEFINITELY make sure you join one of Samira's pub crawls – you won't regret it! I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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!

Awesome staff and great location. The bar crawl was fantastic

Very good

We had a great time staying at Second Home Hostel. We were welcomed warmly with some tea. We stayed in a bedroom with private bathroom, which was comfortable and spacious. We joined the dinner on the night of our arrival, and we joined the pubcrawl that was organized the day after. Both were really nice opportunities to meet other travelers. We had a great time. The room was located in a building next to the main building, which made it a bit more effort to get to the main area and the kitchen (we never used the kitchen so I didn't see it, but I read there was supposed to be one). Personally I also think both the dinner and pubcrawl were slightly overpriced. Either way, we enjoyed both of them, and I do appreciate that the hostel organizes these activities.

The property is well located in the Old City, comfortable, homely atmosphere activities like dinners and games. The wifi was also reliable for remote desktop work. A special mention to Aleyna from the hostel-she is efficient and advises well. She helped with booking a Bursa Tour, a hammam visit, and also where to explore in Istanbul, all on short notice! ? it was like having a personal Tour guide! N/A.

Second Home is located close to the Blue Mosque and the old town as well as the pier and market areas. There are lots of restaurants in the area but we did find them rather pricey. The hostel itself could use a makeover. Although the rooms are clean and fairly quiet, a fresh coat of paint and some new upholstery would do wonders. I would certainly stay here again for the convenience of getting around to the local sights and the staff were very helpful. As stated above, they could use an update - paint, upholstery. Otherwise, a good place.

Everything was just great. The manager and the staff are there to help.the morning ai left one of the employees walked me over to the bus stop 6-7 min away , they had packed me a little lunch bag so that I have something to eat. They even took care of booking my tickets. I personally never have breakfast, but I would always get a coffee in the morning at the hotel coffee shop. It was perfect.

Location Condition of the rooms.

Fantastic staff Inclusive atmosphere Great breakfast Close proximity to all main attractions

Very nice staff who try to help you as much as possible. Close to the main attractions. Community events to bring together tourists Interior very outdated - needs a refresh. Showers were not super clean.

I loved the common areas and how it actually feels like home. The staff deserves a gold star. They are so welcoming and lovely. I would even call them my friends now