Hostels in Istanbul
Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, has a history that stretches beyond our current millennium, to about 1000 years BCE. It has seen and fostered both the rise of Christianity and Islam, and was historically one of the most tolerant cities in the world.
Istanbul still welcomes people from across the globe as tourists today. When considering which of its 39 districts to stay in, consider hostels in Fatih, the oldest district of the city. Tourists looking to sightsee should seek out the Dolmabahce Palace, the Valens Aqueduct, the Chora Church and the Blue Mosque. You can not only hostels in Istanbul with WImdu but also find various other forms of
accommodation worldwide, for example
flats in Paris,
Amsterdam and
New York. Hostels are located around the city but keep in mind that congestion on the streets as well as pollution continue to be a problem so choose a place that is not too far from where you actually want to be. The city has a population of around 10 million and sees about 5 million travellers a year making it incredibly busy and difficult to move around in.
Finding a hostel with Wimdu
An affordable alternative to staying in hostels is to rent a room in a home or an apartment off someone who lives in Istanbul. When you rent with
Wimdu, you make connections with people who can give you first hand advice about how to get around in the city, which sites are the best to see and where you should eat. In addition to getting the dish on the best Turkish baths, staying with a local can allow you to make a long-lasting connection with someone abroad. Many of the people using Wimdu return to the
hostel they stay for future holidays and business trips. To use Wimdu and discover
apartments in Edinburgh,
Paris and
Amsterdam,simply make a profile. Once you have a profile you can search the listings of places available in Istanbul, check out a brief description of what they offer, read other reviews of their place from past guests and view images. That way there are no surprises, only first-hand advice and affordable housing for your next holiday.