In summer 2012, Serbia Travel Club established a temporary base in Istanbul, called the Travel House. It was a rented apartment in the center of Istanbul, in Besiktas, whose doors were open to all travelers, from July 1 to September 1. Staying in the Travel House was free for everyone. The goal of the Travel House project is to provide a global meeting point for travelers, and thus be a small step towards building a global travel culture.
The aim of the Travel House was to enable everyone to get acquainted with Istanbul and the region, without having to pay for the accommodation. Cooking was possible, which dramatically reduced the food expenses. All you needed was a sleeping bag and a mat. With the use of hitchhiking, local trains (with Balkan Flexipass cheap ticket) or any other free / low-cost combination, this gave anyone an opportunity to visit Istanbul with virtually no money at all.
Read the house rules and apply!
NOTE: Istanbul Travel House is now closed.
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