Istanbul Municipality Summer Dormitories: Accommodation and Food for Only 95 Lira Daily

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) has once again announced its support for the student community during the holiday season by implementing the "Shifted Dormitories" project. According to the institution's new decision, 7 student dormitories in various parts of Istanbul will be active throughout July and August 2026 to ensure that students staying in the city for educational reasons can benefit from welfare services at the lowest possible cost [1].

Details of the Summer Plan and Accommodation Costs According to the official announcement by the Istanbul Municipality, the cost of staying in these dormitories for Summer 2026 has been set at 95 Lira per day. Notably, this amount is not just for a bed but also includes breakfast and dinner [2]. This pricing comes at a time when the cost of living and rents in the Istanbul metropolis have seen significant growth in 2026. The project began on July 1 and will continue until August 31, 2026, with an estimated 2,000 students expected to utilize this capacity [3].

List of Active Dormitories in Asian and European Sides For better accessibility, the Istanbul Municipality has distributed its dormitories across both sides of the city. On the Asian side, the "Filiz Akın" girls' dormitory serves as the main center. On the European side, the girls' dormitories "Örnektepe", "Zübeyde Hanım", and "Avcılar-2", along with the boys' dormitories "Gaziosmanpaşa", "Şişli", and "Bağcılar Cüneyt Arkın", are ready to accept applicants [1][3]. This geographical distribution allows students to choose the most suitable option based on the location of their university or internship.

Admission Requirements and Facilities Use of these services is not limited to students who resided in İBB dormitories during the academic year. Students studying in other cities who need temporary accommodation in Istanbul for mandatory internships, summer terms, single-course exams, or graduation procedures can also apply for these spots [2].

In addition to accommodation and food, students will have access to various facilities including a library, study halls, a gym, laundry and ironing rooms, a computer room, and high-speed internet [1]. These facilities provide a safe and quiet environment to focus on academic activities during the summer.

Importance of This Plan in the 2026 Economic Climate Given the increase in private and state dormitory costs, which reportedly reached over 3,800 Lira per month for the new academic year, providing daily services at 95 Lira is considered a major step toward educational justice [3]. With this action, the Istanbul Municipality has shown that its main priority is reducing financial pressure on families and directly supporting the younger generation in one of the region's most expensive cities.