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Second Home Hostel

Hocapaşa Mahallesi Ebussuud Caddesi 19 Sirkeci

Eminönü/Sirkeci - Central

Istanbul (İstanbul)

(see all 98 Istanbul hostels)

Hostelz.com Overall Score

9.1

9 = Extraordinary

7 = Good

3 = Not so good

1 = Run away

Based on 1391 guest ratings.

This is the ultimate hostel quality score, based on reviews on all the major hostel websites.

Features & Details

Recommended For

Business Travelers

Families

Partying

Socializing

Free Amenities

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Safe Deposit Box

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Fee Services

Airport Pickup

City Tours

Dinner (20 TL)

Lockers in Lobby (5 TL)

Pub Crawls

Other Features

24 Hour Security

ATM

Air Conditioning

BBQ Grill

Book Collection/Exchange

Concierge / Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Smoke-free

Food/Restaurant

Hair Dryers

Hot Showers

Jobs/Work Available

Kitchen

Laundry

Lounge Area

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Not Offered

Lockers in Rooms

Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Not Allowed

Dogs/Pets

Service Animals

Ages / Restrictions

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: 45

Min. Age With Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age Without Parent: 14

Details

Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: 14 nights

Minimum Stay: 2 nights

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Medium (30-60 beds)

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Booking

Arrival Date

Nights

Room Type

Dorm Bed Private Room

People

Rooms

Group Type

Age Ranges

0-12

13-17

18-21

22-35

36-49

50+

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Location/Contact

Address: Hocapaşa Mahallesi Ebussuud Caddesi 19 Sirkeci, Eminönü/Sirkeci - Central, Istanbul (İstanbul), Istanbul Province, Turkey
Coordinates: 41.012852, 28.976369 (accuracy not guaranteed)
Location
Website: www.hostelsh.com
Telephone: +90 212 - 512 57 90
Fax: +90 212 - 512 53 06

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How is Second Home Hostel rated on other websites?

	Cleanliness	Staff	Location	Atmosphere	Security	Overall
Hostelworld (1061 ratings)	85%	95%	99%	89%	90%	91%
HostelBookers (314 ratings)	85%	94%	98%	93%	90%	91%
HostelsClub (3 ratings)	80%	97%	93%	90%	n/a	90%
Hostels.com (8 ratings)	90%	97%	100%	92%	95%	94%
Average	85%	96%	98%	91%	92%	92%

Stayed at Second Home for 4 nights and enjoyed every minute of it. The staff are very welcoming and really do make it feel like a second home. The way the hostel is set-up makes it easy to meet people and go out on a night in town.

Thomas

2015-06-11

Fun place!

Second home is a great place to stay to meet fellow travelers. It is a fun and relaxed atmosphere and the staff are great and so helpful! You are guaranteed a hot shower and a warm bed in winter, which is a rarity in Turkey. Not to mention the delicious tea!

Janaina

(Canada)

2015-02-26

Second Home Hostel is a great hostel if you are traveling as a family or small group. They offer family rooms with private bathrooms so if you are traveling with a few friends or family this is a great option. The Location This hostel is is centrally located near old town Sultanahmet a few blocks from Sirkeci Train Station. The Gulhane tram station is also located at the end of the block, which makes it easy to get to and from the airport via the metro and tram system. Although all major attractions are within walking distance to the hostel, after a long day of hiking, it is nice to know you can easily jump on the tram to get back to the hostel. The area is full of a variety of restaurants that cater to not only the tourist, but also to the locals so you will be able to taste authentic Turkish meals. There is a small local grocery store a block away so you can purchase anything you may need should you want to dine on your own. Breakfast is included in the hostel rate, but it is a typical Turkish breakfast so you may want to purchase and store a few extra food items in the guest kitchen. Rooms and Bathrooms The rooms are clean and contain a small desk and shelving unit for your items. The are convenient hooks for hanging your wet towel and/or jackets on. The beds in most dorms are bunks with one single on top and a double below. Ladies be aware that you might be asked to share the lower double bed. This happened on a couple of occasions to different people staying there. The private rooms do not have a blanket per se, only a scratchy bedspread so do ask for a blanket. There are rooms with private bathrooms available also. The bathrooms differ per floor; one floor has a shower room with two showers, sink, and toilet along with a separate toilet room. Other floors have one bathroom, which contains the only shower and sink. If everyone is leaving at the same time, it can be busy. Try to avoid the rooms on the first floor as the reception is open all night and people like to stop and chat with the staff. The old buildings of Istanbul echo and it can be quite loud. Common Spaces The top floor, which is the computer room/breakfast area, is clean and offers a great view of Istanbul. It is an enclosed room so it is a great place to hang out on those rainy days. The room has some games, books, and a couple of computers. It is good to note that Wi-Fi is available in the common room and in the individual rooms. You will need to get the password from reception. The guest kitchen is small, but with breakfast included and inexpensive food out the door, there isn't much need to use it. Tea and coffee are available from this area also. Summary The place is very clean and the staff are nice. It is a great location away from the touristy Cankurtaran area and where you are able to walk to all major sites. You can conveniently book your tours and transportation from the reception at what seem to be standard prices. Aside from the noise on the first floor and some miscommunication between staff members, our stay was worth the money. The major issue is the owners trying to book more than one person to a bed -- they don't seem to think it is an issue.