Where to Stay

Istanbul hosts many students every year. Newcomers may have a hard time finding a place to stay in Istanbul, so before your visit, we have gathered some tips and essential information for you. This section focuses more on student accommodation, such as dormitories and rented houses. Read More

For foreign students where to stay is nearly always a big question. So we are here to help you find the right accommodation for your needs. There are many dorms, student suits, apartment complexes, university residences, and more. Share a room or share an apartment? What do you need to rent a place? Anything and everything you need to learn about where to stay in Istanbul.

Dormitory

Istanbul houses prestigious universities that have high places in international rankings. That is why it is a city of education too as there are many international students applying to these universities to benefit from the qualified education they offer. While applying to a position in Turkish universities in Istanbul is a process on its own, the next step of the student’s acceptance is finding accommodation for their time of the study. Students may choose to live on their own in flats, but they also have the opportunity to stay in dormitories. There are three types of dormitories in Istanbul, and these are: private, governmental, and the ones that belong to the university. The governmental dormitories require a Turkish identity number that the student can have from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Home & Apartment Rental

Istanbul is the heart of Turkey and the country’s most crowded city with more than 15 million people living in it. Because of the fact that Istanbul is a touristic city in which life never stops, some regions are more popular than others. Though the popularity does affect the prices, Istanbul is an expensive city when it comes to accommodation nonetheless. The European side of the city appears to be more expensive in housing, but many occasions and events take place on the European side. In relation to this, the Anatolian side is relatively cheaper, but this may result in a long commute based on the school you are studying or the location of your work. A flat in the popular regions of the Anatolian side like Kadıköy that is furnished by the landlord is around 500€ minimum.