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Istanbul with your friends
Two continents, endless food and rooftop views.
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What 5 nights in Istanbul costs each
Each person pays roughly £155 for return flights, £195 for their share of a room and £250 to spend in April, one of the best months to go. That's about £600 each, or £485 if you stay in a hostel. The cheapest month is January, at about £485 each.
| Month | Season | Hotel or flat | Hostel |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Cheap | £485 | £400 |
| February | Cheap | £485 | £400 |
| March | Normal | £545 | £445 |
| AprilBest | Busy | £600 | £485 |
| MayBest | Busy | £600 | £485 |
| June | Peak | £665 | £530 |
| July | Peak | £665 | £530 |
| August | Peakschool hols | £716 | £575 |
| SeptemberBest | Busy | £600 | £485 |
| OctoberBest | Busy | £600 | £485 |
| November | Normal | £545 | £445 |
| December | Normal | £545 | £445 |
Per person for 5 nights: return flights from London, your share of a 3-star room or apartment for two (or a dorm bed), and about £50 a day for food, drinks, local transport and an activity. Flights cost more in UK school holidays; August is counted as school holidays here. Our estimate for a 3-star room or apartment shared by two. These are rough guides, not quotes, so check live prices before you book.
When to go
The best months for Istanbul are April, May, September and October. It's cheapest in January and February. June, July and August are peak season, when flights and rooms cost the most.
Things to do as a group
- Bosphorus ferry
- Grand Bazaar
- Kadıköy food tour
- Galata Tower
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