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Where to stay in Istanbul
FindYourStay lists 77 independent stays in Istanbul, Turkey, booked direct with the owner and with no platform booking fee. The current mix includes 38 boutique hotels, 8 hostels, 2 guesthouses. Prices on listed stays start at £15 a night. You pay the host, not a marketplace.
Direct-booking stays in Istanbul
Istanbul currently has 77 independent stays you can book without going through Airbnb or Booking.com. Inventory includes 38 boutique hotels, 8 hostels, 2 guesthouses. Listed nightly rates run from £15 to £205. Neighbourhoods with listed stays include Istanbul, Fatih, Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Levent. Each listing links you to the owner, so there is no platform cut on the stay.
Map of stays in Istanbul
Pins are approximate. Exact address is shared after booking.
How booking in Istanbul works
- 1. Pick a stay. Every card is an independent property, not an OTA listing.
- 2. Contact the owner. Send dates through the listing, or follow their own booking site if they have one.
- 3. Pay the host. Money goes to them via Stripe or PayPal. FindYourStay does not take a cut of the stay.
Questions about staying in Istanbul
Where should I stay in Istanbul?+
FindYourStay currently lists 77 independent stays in Istanbul, Turkey, including guesthouses, apartments and other privately run places. Nightly rates on listed stays start at £15. Filter by dates on search, then book direct with the owner.
How do I book a stay in Istanbul without Airbnb?+
Open a listing in Istanbul, pick your dates, and send a request or follow the host's own booking link. Payment goes to the host through their Stripe or PayPal, not through FindYourStay. There is no platform booking fee.
Do I pay booking fees for stays in Istanbul?+
No platform booking fee. FindYourStay is a directory, not the accommodation provider. Guests pay the host directly. The only extra you might see is the host's own card processing, typically around 1.5% plus 20p.
Can I list my Istanbul property on FindYourStay?+
Yes. Independent hosts in Istanbul can list from £79 a year and optionally have a direct-booking website built for them. There is no commission on any booking.
Have a stay in Istanbul?
List it from £79 a year. Guests book with you directly, and you keep 100% of every booking.