The 3 Best Party Hostels in Istanbul (2025)

This hostel has become a favorite among backpackers. It's located right in the heart of the old city and is very close to the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, and many of the area's other major attractions. It's also close to public transportation connections.

There are many ways to meet fellow travelers at this hostel. You can enjoy barbecue or drinks at the roof-top terrace while you take in the wonderful views of the city. There is plenty of common space that has traditional Turkish cushions and a free belly dancing show. There are also frequent movie nights.

The hostel offers other amenities including wi-fi throughout the facility, a fun, multilingual staff, security lockers, and 24 hour reception service. There's also a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Cheers Hostel Istanbul is located in a perfect location right in the very heart of the Old City of Istanbul, in Sultanahmet. It is only a 1 minute walking distance from the most famous sights like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Underground Cistern and Topkapi Palace, not to mention the Grand Bazaar and many other sightseeing attractions of oriental Istanbul. Cheers Hostel offers a comfortable, clean and budget stay in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the lounge area with TV and free Internet and Wi-Fi access, you can enjoy a cup of coffee or Turkish tea, read, play backgammon or have a chat with other international travelers visiting exciting Istanbul. The Wintergarden Panoramic Terrace Bar offers breathtaking views overlooking the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Taksim and is open all year long. In the summertime, you can enjoy a refreshing self-mixed Mojito at the bar while sunbathing and relaxing, or in the wintertime, enjoy a hot drink. Make yourself comfortable next to a cozy fireplace and have a glass of wine. They also serve a delicious Turkish breakfast open buffet on the terrace. Cheers hostel rooms are mostly 6, 8, and 10 bed dormitories with individual lockers but they also have a number of budget double rooms, triple rooms, twin-bed rooms and family rooms. The private rooms are in separate buildings. There are common showers and bathrooms on the corridors. Private rooms and dorm rooms have air-conditioning and all rooms have heating. Linen and towels are included.

ChillOut Lya at Taksim puts you right next to famous night life and shops in the city. From the hostel, it's a 5 minutes' walk to the metro station and all public transportation. Taksim ChillOut Lya bar is open from 08:00 to 04:00 in morning. There is an open buffet where you can have your breakfast in Turkish traditional way from 09:00 to 12:00, get Turkish tea and coffee for free while you meet people from all over world, chill in lounge room, watch world channels, dvds or get books and magazines from library, or play some of the many games available. In the evening you can enjoy your cocktails and beers with a background of world music. The hostel features: Free buffet-style breakfast, free tea and coffee, free linen, free towels, free Internet and WIFI, free air conditioning, free board and card games, free movies to watch, free drinking water, and free use of iron and hair dryer.