Istanbul is a sprawling, historic metropolis nestled between Europe and Asia, renowned throughout centuries as a global hub of trade and culture. Richly layered and home to over 15 million people, it was once the capital of the Byzantine Empire and of the Ottoman Empire for 600 years before its fall in 1922.
If you find yourself in the 21st century, looking for the best hostels in Istanbul with private rooms, here are the city's top choices.
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