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Avrasya Hostel

Istanbul · Turkey

Cankurtaran Mahallesi Seyithasan Sokak No 12 SultaView location

8.2/10Excellent108 Reviews
Cleanliness8.2/108.2
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition7.8/107.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities7.6/107.6
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About Avrasya Hostel

With a stay at Avrasya Hostel in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), you'll be steps from Sultanahmet Square and 3 minutes by foot from Blue Mosque. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hagia Sophia and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Basilica Cistern.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Satisfy your appetite at the hostel's coffee shop/café.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Avrasya Hostel in Istanbul (Sultanahmet), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Blue Mosque and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Topkapi Palace. Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned guestrooms.

Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Concierge
Smoking areas
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 15

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 34-0451
  • Minimal age
    15
  • Spoken Language

    Arabic

    English

Nearby attractions

Hagia Sophia 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sultanahmet Square 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Blue Mosque 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Basilica Cistern 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Turkish and Islamic Art Museum 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Gülhane Park 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Istanbul Archaeology Museums 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Little Hagia Sophia 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Topkapi Palace 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Column of Constantine 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Bazaar 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bosphorus 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Egyptian Bazaar 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Beyazit Square 1.5 km / 1 mi
Eminönü Square 1.6 km / 1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • hostel
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Hotel safe
  • Luggage room
  • Café
Upon availability

Room types

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Avrasya Hostel

8.2
Excellent
108 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.2 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
7.6 /10
50 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2025
Rayan
Not bad
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Verified traveler
They were helpful and kind
Business Self
4/10
Poor
06 Jun 2025
Marie-Linda
I'm a solo lady traveller, that travelled around Turkey for a month. I stayed here for 5 nights because of the Hostel location only. It needs renovation, few things are broken and never got fixed. A dorm of 6 females & 2 bathrooms was good, but 1 bathroom was smelling & molding so bad, we didn't use it.
Then, another female dorm shower broke down & flooded so the owner told the girls to use the shower in our room without warning us. The girls would come in the middle of the night even. It stopped after I went downstairs to complain.
I was very annoyed when I asked the \"owner\" couple questions about Istanbul and all he wanted to do is sell me organized tours to make money. Us, backpackers, are staying away from that. He never answered my questions and another fellow traveller was standing beside me and told me about couple places that I shouldn't miss.... The other staff heard us chatting and very loud said:\" Just shut up and let him sale his tour\". Both shocked, we spoke another language and both left. How could u talked to your customers like this.... They were both trying to be very flattering with us girls. When they realized it didn't work, they weren't talking to us anymore !
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2024
Michael

Great location

Great location near Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, nice common room for making food and hanging out. Was perfect for me as a solo traveller
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2024
Fernando Octavio
Nice people and clean
8/10
Excellent
26 Mar 2024
Yoshy

1st time in Istanbul

It’s good if you stay for couple of nights. Keep in mind that you are paying for the convenience of the location, the place is not fancy. The property pictures should be updated. However, their staff is friendly and I personally had good chats with Jimmy.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
You Wei
Very convenient location. The room is clean and quiet. Staff members are friendly and helpful. Recommend this hostel.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2023
Neil
It was hot and crowded and I was miserable, so I left even though I paid for a week.. Still the staff was nice and I should have expected it to be what it was so my fault.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
Jiji
Good place to stay
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
17 Aug 2023
Naseem

Beds suck

Ideal for backpackers very uncomfortable beds
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2023
Brandon
Good place for the money and location - great staff.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2023
Bishwombhar
Good
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2023
Nedim

Clean, welcoming staff, good location.

I flew to Istanbul for a week and was looking for a cheap Hostel in a historical centre. I chose Avrasya Hostel because of its location and overall positive reviews and I wasn't disappointed. The staff was very helpful
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2022
Tomasz
reasonably nice and very clean room and bathroom. very good location - most attractions and a tram stop are around. in addition, very nice and helpful staff - they took me to the tram stop and helped me with the ticket machine. They also arranged for me transport to the airport at a price like UBER. I highly recommend and greet (guest from room 202)
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2022
Javier
We had 2 towels for a 4 persons room and one of them had red strains, but you can rent cheap towels if you need more. The place its near the centre and it's cheap
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2022
Ananya

Amazing service!

I stayed here for one night during my recent trip to Istanbul. The hotel owner is very friendly and helpful. He answered my questions promptly even before I arrived at the hotel. He helped arrange a cab to the airport for me early in the morning. I was able to store my luggage a little before check in time as well which was super helpful. The place was clean, and close to the major attractions. Would highly recommend this property for your stay 🙂
Self
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2022
Mahmoud
Sooo tight
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2022
Lindsay
Location is excellent for visiting all the \"must see\" sites. Nice terrace on the roof with kitchen facilities inside. Bring ear plugs - the beds are squeaky! Bathroom was functional. It definitely wasn't cleaned every day. All around, for the price and location, this hostel is recommended.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
17 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The property was very dirty. There is no hot water In the bathroom and shower. The young employee or staff who works night time on the desk, he over night talked with his customer on his desk and I did not slept because the desk person never stop to talk. Also one building is attached to Avrasya Hostel. The attached building is very Dangeriois building because the local city building department already put sign on the building. On sign wrote “ do not approach to this building because this building is very Dangeriois”
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2019
angelique

Good for a hostel , great location!

I love how close it was Hagia Sofia and Blue Mosque just 1-2 minute walk. Good simple breakfast with Turkish coffee. I have to thank a young man who carried my 20 kg luggage up 2 floors, i wanted to give a tip but i had no change. Thank you for your hospitality.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2019
Ibrahim
everything is clean and the place close to many places and team of hostel is amazing, thanks a lot
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone - the staff, including Kamal and Mohammed, especially. As a hostel newbie, they answered every question (there were many) and made every effort to make my stay excellent. The rooms are clean, the people friendly, and the location can't be beat.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
26 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
FRAUD CHARGES. Be careful using your card to book here. I was charged 8 separate times for nearly $300 when I only booked 2 nights (and didn’t even stay here) a total of $30 was expected.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Everything was very good except the wifi which was spotty. Sometimes he worked, sometimes not, and usually not a strong connection.
2/10
Poor
03 May 2019
Verified traveler
I got to Avrasya tired and with luggage, only to find that they had cancelled my booking and that i had no accomodation. They blamed it on Expedia. Not reccomended.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2018
mohammad sadegh

perfect great amazing

great great great great great great great great
never i wont forget this hostel. this hostel will be my home in turkey .after some difficulties in turkey i came to this hostel and i forgot all difficulties. they were like my family. freindly. we had everynigth party. if you go to this hostel you wont need to night club anymore. for sure i will come back there soon. and i will wait for you there. becuase this hostel is great to finde new people and make new friends . i will wait for you there very soon. dont think anymore if you want to have fun just choose this hostel.i am so thank full.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2018
Aaron

Cheap & very very cheerful

Abdul and Ali (staff) were great - friendly and so helpful. If you're in Istanbul for a short time, on a budget and want to be close to many of the most popular sights then this is the place to be
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2018
Hesham

Amazing

Was great close to everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2018
Lucy
Hotel staff was great! So helpful and accommodating. Costs for airport transfers are very reasonable! The owner can also hook you up with a great price for hot air balloon ride in Pamukkale ;)
Keep in mind that they charge for tea, coffee, towels. Do not get shared room, it's big and crowded. 6 person rooms are much much better!
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2018
Suhail

Great Location

Location was great. Most of the site and shops are in walking distance. Wifi sucks and that seems like in most place in Istanbul. The place some some renovation and better mattress. Had fun experience and meet some good travels. Friendly owner. he gave discount on tour packages
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2025
arlette
It is the best place to stay, the service is wonderful, great experience
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
SZABÓ

Nice place near to Aya Sofya

I have been visiting frequently Murat’s place for years and I am very content because the personnel are very friendly, the rooms are clean and nice. One gets a very good price for the place near to the most of the attractions of Sultanahmet. The bathrooms were renovated last year and they look great. The terrace is very nice and gives an opportunity to eat, work, have a drink with friends. If needed Murat organises tours not only in Istanbul but in other parts of the country too. I recommend this place to everyone.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
07 Feb 2025
Tatsuya

観光には最適です

アヤソフィア近くて便利で熱いお湯もしっかり出て良いです。ザビハ空港からアンマンに行く予定だったので空港まで行くのがトラム→フェリー→地下鉄M4時間が掛かります。
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2024
SALOKHIDDIN

Seyahay için kalacak yer

Seyahat için geldiğseniz iyi, çok olmayan odama ile kalabilirsiniz.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2024
Guilherme

Recomendo

É um quarto simples, porem limpo e de acordo com o valor pago. Recepção e localização mesmo foram otimas. Pra quem não tem muita frescura como eu, super recomendo.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2024
Alfonso
Good value for what you pay.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jun 2024
Majid
for me it was a good stay,just one night sleep after long journey,and it was good also because room was empty,price was good.but the room doesn't have much of window and bathromm is inside room ,also it has airconditioner but I can't how it would be with full room and no fresh air and respectively small space.beds have electric plugs,and Ali the reception guy is perfect.
Business Self
4/10
Poor
16 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
Fuite partout de la douche jusqu'à la chambre. Pas de ménage. Etat general mauvais. Personnel sympa.
Photo trompeuse.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2023
Bülent

Fiyat yüksek hiç bi hizmet yok

Pekte iyi değil karışık işleri var mesela beni başka bi binadaki odaya götürdüler
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2022
askin
İstanbulda merkezi , fiyat olarak uygun güzel bir hostel.Diğer hostellerden daha uygun olması dikkatimizi çekti.Girişte check-in yapan çalışanlar sıcak kanlı.Öneririm 👍
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2022
Raul A

MUY BUENO

Un lugar económico, muy bueno para estar eventualmente. Las personas muy amables. Limpio y camas muy comodas.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Sep 2022
Michelle
Ingen hiss, ingen spegel på rummet, toaletten dåligt. Men plats ligger nära allt.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2022
Verified traveler
İyi çalışanlar, temiz hostel ve iyi oda arkadaşları. Bulunduğu bölge mükemmel, oralara işiniz düşerse orada konaklamanızı tavsiye ederim.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2022
Dong woo
Very nice hostel near A.Sofia! Kind owner, clean rooms and bathrooms. Also close to A.Sofia and Blue mosk, Grand Bazzar.

🇰🇷시설 깔끔하고 화장실도 깨끗합니다. 사장님 영어 가능하시고 굉장히 친절하십니다. 주요 관광지까지 도보 20분 내외입니다. 제 기준 아야 소피아 일대 1~2분(진짜 앞에 있는 주차장만 가로지르면 아야 소피아 입니다), 그랜드바자르 20분, 백종원 카이막 집 15분, 백종원 돈두르마 카다이프 집 15분입니다. 이스탄불 관광 시 탁심 쪽에 숙소 잡고 탁심/베식타쉬 관광, 내려와서 여기 잡고 일대 관광하는 방법 나쁘지 않은 듯 합니다.
Self
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2022
Tobias
Es handelt sich um ein Hostel, daher sind die Ansprüche hier eher geringer. Ein Vier-Bett Zimmer war für 2 Personen gerade ausreichend von der Größe. Auf dem Dach gibt es eine Terrasse mit Küche - hier wurden aber gerade Umbauten durchgeführt.

Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2022
Naji
Lovely hotel, quiet nice place, placed in centrum of sultan Ahmet. Great service and staff.

The hotel is great for family and couples.

Best regards Naji
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2020
ihsan
Maalesef konaklama tecrübem olumsuzdu.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2020
Diana Laura

100% recomendable

Una de mis mejores experiencias considerando que es un hostel, el personal super amigable y respetuoso y siempre dispuestos a ayudar. en la recepción siempre hay alguien e incluso me dieron la habitación antes porque llegue super temprano, me hospede en una habitación sólo para mujeres que tenía el espacio suficiente y lockers para guardar las cosas ademas de baño privado, las camas hacían mucho ruido pero fuera de eso de lo mejor, lo recomiendo al 100%
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2019
SZABÓ

Nice stay in heart of Sultanahmet

I feel in Avrasya Hostel like in my own home. The location of the hostel is perfect, 100 meters from Hagia Sophia, Topkapi, 150 meters from the Sultanahmet tram station. I am normally in a six person mixed room. That room is clean, spatious, the bathroom is also clean. The breakfast is rich enough to start a day. I know Murat since 2015 so I can say that he's doing his best to offer a good place to those who come here to spend their holiday. If one wishes to have a tour in Istanbul or elsewhere in Turkey, there is a possibility to arrange it in the hostel. I did it too.
I recommend this place to everyone.

10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2019
YUTO
スタッフはとても優しい。朝食は豪華なものではないが十分満足。次来たときはまた泊まりたい。水回りは比較的清潔で、トイレとシャワー室は扉で区切ることが出来るので日本人には良いと思う。
Leisure Self

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Cankurtaran Mahallesi Seyithasan Sokak No 12 Sulta, Istanbul, Turkey

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