Second Home Hostel

地理位置很好，很熱情。其實是住在酒店隔壁樓的民宿，因為酒店房間太昏暗。不足就是樓梯狹窄，沒有電梯，拿着行李箱太不方便

This is the most friendly and welcoming hostel I've stayed in so far! The team are happy to help with everything and they do evening dinners which are a great way to meet other people, especially when travelling solo. The rooms are clean and comfortable. There is a terrace with lovely views of the city where you can enjoy the evening.

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

I had an amazing experience at Second Home Hostel! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel incredibly welcome, offering helpful tips on things to do in Istanbul and making sure I had everything I needed. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The facilities are clean and well-maintained. The common areas are perfect for meeting other travelers and there’s a great kitchen if you want to cook your own meals. I recommand to eat dinner with them - they are amazing cooks!

The best location next to Sophia and the Blue Mosque. All the staff were unbeatable, Ahmed, Taruk and Alena recommended me bars and places to visit every day. But the best thing was the pub crawl. The best I have ever been on. Semira makes you can't stop dancing. A ninght to remember. Incredible!

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