83%Mavi Onur Guesthouse

nothing to tell about the place nor the owner of it except excellent , went there for the second time & and it was as great as the first just that i felt like i am with a friend and at home ,he was more than nice to both of us , and for another time i stayed more than i thought instead of one... more nothing to tell about the place nor the owner of it except excellent , went there for the second time & and it was as great as the first just that i felt like i am with a friend and at home ,he was more than nice to both of us , and for another time i stayed more than i thought instead of one day i stayed three , definitely i am going back again there ,thank you so much , you travelers if you wanna really feel home go and see that place and meet that great guy ILKER. many thanks y&jclose

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by janaborkamp5119 – posted on Nov 19, 2008

2

This hostel is situated in the best area for tourists: near the sea and less than 5 minutes from historical centre of the city, i just loved the atmosphere and the view from the rooftop!!! The owner, Ilker, is very helpful and friendly.

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by sepukuku – posted on Oct 17, 2008

2

This was great value for money and a great location. A very nice base to explore the city from.

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by byrnecha – posted on Oct 16, 2008

4

very nice place with friendly and helpful staff

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by rangluzman794 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

1

We booked the hostel for 3 nights, but when we saw the room we were shocked. The room wasn't good. It was very old and no good quality. We went to another hotel.

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by ingevandermost4204 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

There were lots of stairs if lugging up heavy bags. The roof top terrace was lovely and breakfast was good. The staff were very good, friendly. Very close to the sights but the immediate vicinity was not that exciting.

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by holidayhunter01 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

8

i really cannot recommend this hostel, we were very dissapointed by its services...

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by glumik5782 – posted on Sep 12, 2008

1

We stayed in the dorm outside of the reception - everything was great except for the staff member who chain smoked the whole time... making our room almost inhabitable. If you are a non smoker definitely something to think about, maybe ask for the dorm on the top or if you are in a private room... more We stayed in the dorm outside of the reception - everything was great except for the staff member who chain smoked the whole time... making our room almost inhabitable. If you are a non smoker definitely something to think about, maybe ask for the dorm on the top or if you are in a private room away from the reception will be fine as well. Staff (particularly the owner) were extremely friendly.close

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by candice-rennie9822 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

16

No problems here - would stay there agaın for sure.

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by griffo0509840 – posted on Aug 23, 2008

9

Mavi is in a great location and the the place is neat, clean and I recommend it to everyone.

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by alexkaeslin1676 – posted on Aug 14, 2008

1

Cosy guesthouse with gorgeus rooftop terrace (view on the bosphorus)and good breakfast. Friendly and helpfull staff and nice guests from all over the world made the stay unforgettable :)

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by janaborkamp5119 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

2

I definitely recommend this guesthouse. Staff is very helpful. I dıdn'T find my keys to my suitcase and they opened it for me in 2 minutes. Historical places are nearby so if you want to see it you are close to it.

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by tibortamasi8813 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

1

Excellent location 5 minutes from blue mosque. Very warm welcome in Instanbul, the owner and staff makes you feel like home right away. A home away from home

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by ansondichaves8802 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

2

I liked it so much! If you wanna feel like home, stay in Mavi Onur Guesthouse and terrace is really nice;)

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by kuucinja – posted on Jul 26, 2008

2

Frıendly staff very helpfully wıth thıngs ın ıstanbul and further travels. Thanks hıghly recommend

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by kylietas – posted on Jun 18, 2008

2

I had a wonderful time at Mavi`s. The staff was very very nice an helpful and the breakfast was tasty (thanks Yasin) I have been there more than once and every time it is like coming home.

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by annikameder6499 – posted on Jun 16, 2008

1

L'accueil est terrible, on a passé de tres bons moments dans ce guest house! Yacine parle toutes les langues et nous a ouvert meme a 6 heures! Merci beaucoup! trop encore trop, mais merveilleux. merci Yacine thanks all, un jolie sejour ....ööööööööööö

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by fake-oddity1118 – posted on Jun 7, 2008

1

Location perfect. Was a bit taken aback with the lack of cleanliness - the room was adeqately cleaned but the grubiness of the wallpaper and the dampness should have been tackled. The smell of the reception area was quite strong for us as non-smokers as it was full of cigarette smoke. This is... more Location perfect. Was a bit taken aback with the lack of cleanliness - the room was adeqately cleaned but the grubiness of the wallpaper and the dampness should have been tackled. The smell of the reception area was quite strong for us as non-smokers as it was full of cigarette smoke. This is perfect place to stay (and we hope that the owners will heed our advices as only a little extra effort would make it much nicer place to stay....) The pictures you see on the website was taken a while ago and is nothing like it now.close

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by dazissimo – posted on Apr 17, 2007

8

This place is great. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful, gave me towels and arranged for shuttles to the bus stations and helped get my tickets for free. Very clean and right next to the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia. This place is great.

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by kwallen – posted on Mar 14, 2007

1

The place needs some TLC definately but for the price you pay to stay here (not alot at all!!) It is certainly worth it!!! I stayed at the Mavi Onur Guest from the 12th - 16th February with my 2 boys aged 9 and 4. The guesthouse is small but functional and if you overlook the fact that some... more The place needs some TLC definately but for the price you pay to stay here (not alot at all!!) It is certainly worth it!!! I stayed at the Mavi Onur Guest from the 12th - 16th February with my 2 boys aged 9 and 4. The guesthouse is small but functional and if you overlook the fact that some repairs need doing - it is a great place. The staff are helpful and available 24 hours. The beds are clean and very comfortable and they serve free breakfast every morning up in their terrace which is a great bonus!! The terrace also has views of the top of the Blue Mosque and the sea - beautiful!! The location is excellent with the main tourist sites of Sultan Ahmet just a quick 5 minute walk away. You couldn't ask for a better place if you are travelling on a budget. A basic room with free breakfast for a cheap basic rate!! My boys loved it!!!close

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by hannahcleary – posted on Feb 18, 2007

2

The two staff members were a great help and spoke fluent english. Gave us advice on transport and many other things. The hostel nice, basic but tidy. The terrace is has a nice view and it's close to everything. Listen out for the 5am prayers as it is that close to the Blue Mosque but this only...

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by Priscillat5748 – posted on Sep 24, 2006

2

Really Frıendly outgoıng guy. Helped book our onward travels and recommended cheap yummy places to eat. Great breakfast every mornıng and just a small walk to maın strıp. If i was to return İ would defınately stay here agaın... more Really Frıendly outgoıng guy. Helped book our onward travels and recommended cheap yummy places to eat. Great breakfast every mornıng and just a small walk to maın strıp. If i was to return İ would defınately stay here agaın and would recommend it to any one stayıng ın Istanbul.close

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by Littlefo2498 – posted on Aug 28, 2006

1

Price/Quality it's ok.We enjoyed our stay there.The staff very friendly and helpful.

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by Robertn2841 – posted on Nov 16, 2005

1

Four nights and no cleaning!

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by tonydal – posted on Nov 6, 2005

10

Great location for getting to main sites but tends to get a lot of traffic noise. Bathrooms can be a bit smelly. Very friendly staff and pleasant roof terrace. Comfy beds.

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by christi6823 – posted on May 27, 2005

7

Very friendly staff who are happy to chat and share Turkish tips. Great fun. Cool roof terrace and perfect location for the old town. Less than 5 mins walk to the Blue Mosque and everything you want to see close by.

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by Catmo – posted on Apr 26, 2005

2