With some of the best architectural and cultural wonders to delight your eyes, Turkey is a prime spot for digital nomads to call home for a few weeks (or more). No doubt there are better places to live in Turkey than others, but you’re guaranteed an immersive experience when staying at a coliving facility.
A sense of community amongst fellow travelers is priceless, and it takes the edge off of those working hours when you can hop over to Hagia Sophia on your break. Here are some of the best coliving and coworking hotels and hostels for your perusal when visiting beautiful Turkey.
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11 Best Coworking & Coliving Spaces in Turkey
Luxury Modern Complex — Best Luxury Coliving & Coworking
- Price: ~ $100 per night
- Location: Aliaga Izmir, Turkey
- Features: Fully-furnished rooms, complimentary breakfast, private bathrooms, on-site gym, work area, daily housekeeping
- Room Types: Standard rooms
- Organized Activities: Parties, meditation, yoga, pilates (at an extra cost)
- Other Locations: West Yorkshire, Bogota
- Ratings: Booking.com (8.2 out of 10 – 112 reviews)
With 121 rooms for the choosing and a prime location only minutes from the beach, this coliving and coworking space is the perfect blend of city and sea.
Air-conditioning, LCD TVs, private bathrooms, and personal refrigerators are fitted in every room, and the fast Wi-Fi is a blessing. There are also laundry services and luggage storage, as well as free parking. A hot breakfast is complimentary in the dining area, with lunch and dinner as buyable options.
The area is a hotspot for international consultancy, so networking at their business center goes without saying.
Go for a leisurely walk around Bird’s Paradise Lake, take up scuba lessons, or windsurfing when you’re not clocking in at the convenient coworking station. You can also hit the fitness center or use one of the bikes to exercise in the sunshine.
What we liked: It’s ideally located in an area that brings international opportunities for networking and is in close proximity to the beach.
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Second Home Hostel — Best Private Studios
- Price: ~$54 – $76 per night
- Location: Istanbul, Turkey
- Features: Furnished rooms, fast Wi-Fi, terrace café, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, laundry service, paid parking
- Room Types: Deluxe double studio, double room, twin room, triple room, family room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: Barbecue parties, walking tours, pub crawls, historical city tours, daily Turkish breakfast, traditional dinner nights
- Other Locations:
- Ratings: Hostelworld.com (9.5 out of 10 – 2617 reviews), Google (4.6 out of 5 – 435 reviews), Booking.com (8.8 out of 10 – 104 reviews)
Ideally located in a neighborhood brimming with superb restaurants, souvenir shops, and easy public transport access, there’s nothing not to like.
With flexible options for both short and long-term stays, Second Home offers dedicated working spaces and high-speed Wi-Fi. It’s a peaceful place to work, even though the nights spice up with communal entertainment and socializing.
When you’ve finished work for the day, visit any one of a dozen incredible attractions — including Hagia Sophia — only 5 – 10 minutes walk away.
What we liked: Close proximity to public transport and easy access to attractions. The views from the terrace are amazing as well.
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Coworksurf — Best Beach Hostel
- Price: ~$75 – $108 per night
- Location: Ordu, Turkey
- Features: Proximity to beach, communal kitchen, laundry facilities, pet-friendly, fast Wi-Fi, free parking
- Room Types: Private room, double room with private bathroom, dormitory
- Organized Activities: Communal workshops, community events, and activities
- Other Locations: Bali, Sagres
- Ratings: Facebook (3.7 out of 5 – 9 reviews)
Remote workers and digital nomads with a passion for surfing will love the coworking area with an incubator center upstairs for startups to facilitate local and foreign integration. Fast Wi-Fi and laptop-friendly workstations make it a breeze, as does the free coffee.
For a more private work environment, private rooms come with their own work desk and a sea view.
There are also plenty of outdoor activities besides surfing at the more than 40 spots nearby, such as hot air ballooning, paragliding, sailing, and canoeing. This is definitely a place for digital nomads who love adventure with a hint of tropical vacation mixed in with their work lives.
Note: There is a minimum two-night stay policy.
What we liked: Plenty of activities and relaxed, quiet spaces to work. As a guest, you can integrate into the community with ease.
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Wabi Sabi Hostel Istanbul — Best Party and Coliving in Istanbul
- Price: ~$25 – $71 per night
- Location: Taksim, Istanbul
- Features: Fast Wi-Fi, business center with desktop computers, rooftop bar and café, cinema screen, furnished rooms, air-conditioning, laundry facilities, free breakfast
- Room Types: Private room, private en suite room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: Sports night viewings, communal activities, evening entertainment
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Hostelworld.com (9.3 out of 10 – 1,962 reviews), Booking.com (8.8 out of 10 – 701 reviews), Google (4.4 out of 5 – 823 reviews)
Centrally located in Taksim, a vibrant part of Downtown Istanbul, this Istanbul coliving hostel is all about fun. The Istiklal Street nightlife is close at hand for clubbers, and there are plenty of great restaurants within walking distance.
Wabi Sabi Hostel is conveniently close to public transport. The large lounge area is perfect for casual socializing, and the dedicated workspaces are set apart for a quieter environment. You’ll also love the café, bar, and pizzeria on the rooftop.
What we liked: The contemporary design and location are big draws, as are the on-site computers for easy work access.
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Levanten Hostel — Best Budget Hostel
- Price: ~$9 – $51 per night
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Features: Furnished rooms, air-conditioning, computers, on-street parking, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi
- Room Types: Double room, standard twin room, triple room, family room, dormitory
- Organized Activities:
- Other Locations:
- Ratings: Hostelworld.com (8.6 out of 10 – 2,439 reviews), Booking.com (9.5 out of 10 – 246 reviews), Google (3.2 out of 5 – 351 reviews)
These elegant and simply furnished rooms (some with a balcony) are perfect for the digital nomad who doesn’t need a lot. Double rooms come with a desk, offering a quiet workspace using free Wi-Fi. You could also take your work outside to one of the many nearby cafés or restaurants.
Breakfast is available at a surcharge from the communal cafeteria, where a flatscreen TV offers entertainment. The bar serves drinks and snacks, and the common areas are plush and charming to unwind and socialize.
What we liked: The price is great for the fantastic location.
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Rodamon Istanbul Hostel
- Price: ~$26 – $304 per night
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Features: Furnished rooms, air-conditioning, city views, free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms
- Room Types: Double room, twin room, family room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: Workshops and talks
- Other Locations: Barcelona, Lisbon, Morocco
- Ratings: Hostelworld.com (8.8 out of 10 – 283 reviews), Booking.com (7.9 out of 10 – 1,151 reviews), Google (3.9 out of 5 – 316 reviews)
Sparkling like a sea jewel, this contemporary hostel has it all. The air-conditioned rooms are elegantly decorated and feature desks for remote workers. The quiet communal areas are also a great place to set up your laptop for a few hours.
All units have private bathrooms and city views, and a continental breakfast is available for an extra charge. Unwind at the bar and terrace when you aren’t working or sightseeing at the nearby attractions.
What we liked: The communal areas are spacious and peaceful. It’s located close to many attractions like the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower and museums, which you can reach by walking or taking public transport also close by.
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Nobel Hostel
- Price: ~$43 – $151 per night
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Features: Free Wi-Fi, café, bar, laundry, furnished rooms, air-conditioning, shuttle services
- Room Types: Double room, triple room, dormitory
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Google (3.8 out of 5 – 260 reviews), Booking.com (7.9 out of 10 – 814 reviews), Hostelworld.com (3.4 out of 10 – 541 reviews)
Located in the heart of Old Town, this hostel is only minutes away from some of the grandest attractions Istanbul can offer. The view from the rooftop terrace and café of the Blue Mosque on one side and the ocean on the other is sublime.
The double rooms have private bathrooms and flatscreen TVs as well as a desk to work at privately. They also have fast Wi-Fi and meeting facilities where you can work if you don’t fancy staying in your room.
What we liked: Ideally located in Old Town, the views are amazing, and the café is convenient and charming.
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Comfort Suites Hotel
- Price: ~$69 – $139 per night
- Location: Bahcelievler, Istanbul
- Features: Communal lounge, restaurant, bar, kitchenette, private lounge, free Wi-Fi, fully furnished rooms, air-conditioning, housekeeping
- Room Types: Suite, large suite, family room
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: The Bahamas, Canada, Ohio
- Ratings: Booking.com (4.1 out of 5 – 42 reviews), Google (4.4 out of 5 – 147 reviews)
All of the rooms come with a kitchenette, including a fridge, private bathroom, and flatscreen TV. Most come with a seating area too, perfect for privately logging your work hours. Otherwise, head to the communal lounge area to work with a cup of Turkish coffee at your side.
The rooftop terrace provides stunning views over the city. This hotel may be situated further away from the main attractions, but public transportation is nearby, and the peace and privacy are incomparable.
What we liked: The comfort and modernity of the furnishings are incredible, as are the attentive staff.
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Jumba Hostel
- Price: ~$27 per night
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Features: Free Wi-Fi, communal kitchen, communal lounge, furnished rooms,
- Room Types: Single room
- Organized Activities: Pub crawls, cooking parties, other events
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Booking.com (8.6 out of 10 – 30 reviews), Hostelworld (9.3 out of 10 – 1,154 reviews), Google (4.6 out of 5 – 71 reviews)
This colorful and eclectic hostel boasts a shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi. The rooms here are mostly furnished with desks where you can work peacefully or pop into the communal lounge with your laptop for a more casual environment. Some of the rooms even have kitchenettes.
For party-goers, Istiklal Street is minutes away, as is Taksim Square. The Spice Bazaar isn’t too far either, so it’s perfect for those who want to explore their surroundings after work.
What we liked: This family-owned hostel is all charm, and the rooms are wonderful for the price.
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Chillout Lya Hostel & Lounge
- Price: ~$16 – $104 per night
- Location: Taksim, Istanbul
- Features: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, bar, buffet Turkish breakfast, communal lounge
- Room Types: Suite with balcony, superior double room, double room, twin room, single room, dormitory, apartment
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Booking.com (7.5 out of 10 – 303 reviews), Hostelworld.com (4.1 out of 10 – 280 reviews), Google (4.0 out of 5 – 226 reviews)
Split your time evenly between work and pub life with this hostel bar in Taksim. When you aren’t working in your room or the communal lounge, read a book from their library or watch a DVD. That is if you aren’t out sightseeing.
Most of the rooms have small private bathrooms and are colorfully decorated. Even though the bar is downstairs, it’s a cozy home away from home for digital nomads.
What we liked: Public transport is nearby, as are incredible shopping districts and coffee shops.
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Musk24h Hostel
- Price: ~$12 per night
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Features: Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, dedicated workspace, river views, continental breakfast, air-conditioning, free parking, communal kitchen
- Room Types: Dormitory
- Organized Activities: None
- Other Locations: None
- Ratings: Booking.com (7.4 out of 10 –1,217 reviews), Airbnb (3.96 out of 5 – 48 reviews), Google (4.1 out of 5 – 126 reviews)
Chic dorm beds with curtains allow for plenty of privacy, and the shared bathrooms are ultra-modern in design. The dedicated workspace and Wi-Fi will make your remote work hours a breeze. The breakfast on offer is also exceptional.
Tram stations are nearby for ease of public transport to the many great attractions. The cheap travel price is very attractive, too.
What we liked: Fantastic breakfast and modern living facilities with points of interest nearby.
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Stay at the Best Coworking Space in Turkey
For the experience of a lifetime, you couldn’t ask for better than an extended visit to Turkey. No matter how long you choose to stay, it may never feel long enough.
But with the community of a coliving environment around you and some fantastic coworking facilities, the perfect life of traveling the world and working is yours.
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