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Featuring a shared lounge and a terrace, Second Home Hostel is attractively set in the center of Istanbul, a 7-minute walk from Basilica Cistern. Popular points of interest nearby include Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Galata Tower. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Guest rooms at the hostel come with a seating area. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Second Home Hostel offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Column of Constantine, Spice Bazaar and Blue Mosque. Istanbul Airport is 28 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved Second Home Hostel's <b>central location</b> near major attractions and public transport. The staff were praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. The hostel offers a homely atmosphere with social activities. Guests appreciated the nearby food options and the clean <b>facilities</b>.
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Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Istanbul

Area info

Amenities of Second Home Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs € 5 per day.

  • Street parking

Transportation

  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Convenience store on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Spa facilities

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Turkish

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

The hostel does not have an elevator.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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