If you are planning to arrive to Istanbul earlier or leave it few days after Cultural Medley you can stay in one of ESN Turkey’s partner hostels for 8 Euros/night. Reservations should be made over us so if you need a hostel please e-mail your name, section and dates to cm2009@esnturkiye.org
If you want more info on hostels visit http://www.chillouthc.com//