88%Marmara Guesthouse

A very homey small little guesthouse run by a turkish family. Very familiar and nice staff! It is really great as they offer an airport pick-up and a good turkish breakfast. Thank you very much for the hospitality!!!

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by claudiakoss676 – posted on Nov 17, 2008

1

A wonderful place to stay and cannot recommend highly enough if you are after a place which is quiet, clean and comfortable. The family who run the hostel are fantastic.

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by julian6079 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

8

More like staying with a Turkish friend's family than a hostel. Marmara is near to everything. You can easily walk to all the sites in Sultanahmet or catch a tram to the rest of the city. The family that runs it is, in true Turkish fashion, is extraordinarily nice and helpful. I travel a... more More like staying with a Turkish friend's family than a hostel. Marmara is near to everything. You can easily walk to all the sites in Sultanahmet or catch a tram to the rest of the city. The family that runs it is, in true Turkish fashion, is extraordinarily nice and helpful. I travel a lot, and had one of the best hostel experiences yet; I can't recommend it highly enough.close

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by chapin-hall6406 – posted on Nov 7, 2008

2

Wonderful people running a welcoming bed and breakfast-like place. The manager, the daughter of the family, is incredibly helpful and hospitable. A great place to stay in Istanbul.

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by mklantagne8364 – posted on Oct 27, 2008

7

We stayed here for 4 nights, Nice quiet location, central and close to numerous good restaurants. Very friendly and helpful owner.We would like to visit Istanbul again and would definately stay here again.

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by Mevans9067 – posted on Oct 23, 2008

6

We were moved to their new guesthouse. That was fine, great location. But the original Marmara is cosier, and we did not like that they assumed it was ok just to move us. They should send an email and ask beforehand. We got a feeling that they did this to get customers to the new hotel. But, by... more We were moved to their new guesthouse. That was fine, great location. But the original Marmara is cosier, and we did not like that they assumed it was ok just to move us. They should send an email and ask beforehand. We got a feeling that they did this to get customers to the new hotel. But, by all means, the new place was good :). The staff recommended a couple of nice, local restaurants. The little place bt the square was really good!And Istanbul is lovely.close

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by Lill3419 – posted on Oct 21, 2008

1

unable to stay at marmara as twin beds not available. instead taken to their new hotel. AMAZING! thoroughly recommend.

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by josteele1312 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

It was very pleasant to stay in the Marmara Guesthouse! There is a great view at the Bosphorus, the location is beautiful, the staff is very friendly and helpfull!

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by catrien4362 – posted on Oct 12, 2008

1

here you get what you expect - clean, comfortable and quite rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great roof top terrace. only pity is the "coffee" (opt for the tea instead;)

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by stefanbeer7109 – posted on Oct 5, 2008

1

Good location to visit the main sightseeing spots in the old city. The staff was so kind & helpful. Of course they can speak English, but the greatest surprise was that one of the lady can also speak Japanese!! I also enjoyed the breakfast with a delicious homemade fruit jam:) I would...

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by tomo-tomo-t0524 – posted on Oct 4, 2008

6

Extremely helpful and friendly hostel. They worked very hard as a family and it gives a very personal touch and attention to details.

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by cjardine5126 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

1

We booked at Marmara Guesthouse but were asked to move in another hotel run by the family, because Marmara was overbooked. The new hotel was nice and clean but in a shady area. There were no bars, restaurants, etc. around the corner and no "backpacking" spirit. It was ok for us this... more We booked at Marmara Guesthouse but were asked to move in another hotel run by the family, because Marmara was overbooked. The new hotel was nice and clean but in a shady area. There were no bars, restaurants, etc. around the corner and no "backpacking" spirit. It was ok for us this time but it could be dissapointing for a backpacker to be "out of the scene".close

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by tanyakancheva9617 – posted on Oct 1, 2008

1

would recommend thıs place

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by cecile-janet77235 – posted on Sep 26, 2008

1

good locatıon. staff were wıllıng to "go the extra mıle" to be helpful.

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by 31marc – posted on Sep 25, 2008

18

great for couples.not the busy party hostel.

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by rozsda – posted on Sep 22, 2008

2

This was a delightful place to stay. Lovely and obliging family-run hostel, very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were the cleanest we had in Turkey and cleaned daily. Nice rooms, lovely food and lovely view from the roof terrace. Stay here, they bend over backwards to help you. Air con and... more This was a delightful place to stay. Lovely and obliging family-run hostel, very friendly and welcoming. The rooms were the cleanest we had in Turkey and cleaned daily. Nice rooms, lovely food and lovely view from the roof terrace. Stay here, they bend over backwards to help you. Air con and transfer to the airport arrangements were great. I must say though, the Turkish drive tooooo fast!close

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by georginahart455 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

When we arrived we were asked to move to another hostel that they had just opened in a nearby area. This other hotel was not in a very nice area and it was a 30 minute walk to Blue Mosque (compared to a 10 minute walk from Marmara). So we asked to be moved back to Marmara for the second night -... more When we arrived we were asked to move to another hostel that they had just opened in a nearby area. This other hotel was not in a very nice area and it was a 30 minute walk to Blue Mosque (compared to a 10 minute walk from Marmara). So we asked to be moved back to Marmara for the second night - which is in a much better location. The other hotel is nicer - but it is not worth it as the location is poor.close

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by thayes6176 – posted on Sep 16, 2008

1

We were moved to their new hotel, though only 10 min walk from the mosques, it was really modern, clean, ample sized room, excellent private toilet facilities. Overall very happy with everything!

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by canto3866 – posted on Sep 15, 2008

7

Excellent guest house, run by a lovely turkish family. Perfect location and lovely Turkish breakfast in the mornings, clean rooms, would reccomend to anyone heading to Istanbul.

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by lucyho9611 – posted on Sep 14, 2008

1

Very nıce manager famıly. I was ıll and they went out of theır way to help.

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by maxna – posted on Sep 13, 2008

3

very nice house with friendly staff.and near many most interesant old buildings in heart of the old city.exelent breakfast and view from terasse.

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by marin8787 – posted on Sep 7, 2008

2

Very good location, very nice family. A bit noisy the rooms on the backside.

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by cifulli9043 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

1

We had some nice days in Istanbul at Marmara Guesthouse and will definitely come back. We had a very small double with shared facilities (which was ok), we would recommend a double en suite. These rooms seemed to be nicer.

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by nikma4553 – posted on Aug 29, 2008

1

This was the perfect place to rest while in Istanbul. Just off the main drag, enough so that it was quiet but within an easy walking distance. The owners really make you feel like part of the family!

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by Vanmouwerikh – posted on Aug 27, 2008

7

The hostel has a great location and the owners were really nice to us.Thank you, guys!

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by carnuadriana7846 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

1

The guesthouse was full when we turned up and they moved us to another hotel for one night. Apart from this, it was a nice place to stay - the staff were helpful.

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by hallina – posted on Aug 20, 2008

8

Great place. Unfortunately the power was off the whole time, but we were given a discount. This was due to a cable fault in Istanbul rather then the hostels fault!

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by sarahlaurence5444 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

6

I really felt that your hostel was totally lacking in any atmosphere.

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by rco-edwards3153 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

These comments apply to the new sister hotel we were moved to which was more spacious though less central than the Marmara

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by ellieschramm5758 – posted on Aug 16, 2008

1

Very nice people and high level of english...

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by epressdavid8364 – posted on Aug 12, 2008

1

The family that run the place were lovely. There wasn't the party atmosphere whıch some of the other hostels ın the same area had but ıt suıted us as we were sımply usıng ıt as a place to sleep. It was clean and we had a lovely... more The family that run the place were lovely. There wasn't the party atmosphere whıch some of the other hostels ın the same area had but ıt suıted us as we were sımply usıng ıt as a place to sleep. It was clean and we had a lovely vıew from the terrace. I would stay there again.close

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by Writetochl – posted on Aug 11, 2008

18

we enjoyed our stay in marmara guesthouse. Room and breakfast were excellent, the family very nice and helpful people and the location was perfect.

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by ritaflori – posted on Jul 22, 2008

5

The Marmara Guesthouse really exceeded our expectations, the hostel was clean,very friendly & provided a great breakfast! The only real down sides were that because we had booked the cheapest double room there was no air conditoning which was not nice in 30 degree heat - the hostel did... more The Marmara Guesthouse really exceeded our expectations, the hostel was clean,very friendly & provided a great breakfast! The only real down sides were that because we had booked the cheapest double room there was no air conditoning which was not nice in 30 degree heat - the hostel did however provide a fan but this didnt do much. Overall we woud definetly stay at the Marmara again it is great value, prefectly placed, friendly and has a great view from the rooftop terrace.close

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by kimberley-dale9049 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

2

We really recommend this guesthouse. Although it is a very simple house, the family is warm, the rooms are good (with very needed air conditioned for summer time) and the breakfast is a decent breakfast. The only thing we would change is the turkish bathroom - but after all, that´s an...

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by patu-antunes9114 – posted on Jul 7, 2008

3

I wish I could find places like this one everywhere I go! Very friendly Turkish family with great breakfast.

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by freemo661910 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

2

Booked a double room (whıch was confırmed by the owner) but when we arrıved were gıven a twın room ınstead. Only after complaınıng were we gıven a double room the followıng nıght. Were gıven a dıscount on the fırst nıght but the sıtuatıon should never have happened ın the fırst...

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by backnz – posted on Jul 2, 2008

9

The location was excellent for Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sofia and Grand Bazaar. Elif and her family were extremely helpful and wonderful hosts. I would highly recommend staying here if you want to be close to main sights and want more of a family feel to your holiday accommodation.

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by jameshughes183780 – posted on Jun 26, 2008

1

My daughter, sister-in-law and I were so impressed with this family-run guesthouse. The owners were extremely kind and helpful and the rooms, although small, were perfectly comfortable and beautifully decorated with Turkish tent hangings. This is a quiet and friendly establishment - no... more My daughter, sister-in-law and I were so impressed with this family-run guesthouse. The owners were extremely kind and helpful and the rooms, although small, were perfectly comfortable and beautifully decorated with Turkish tent hangings. This is a quiet and friendly establishment - no entertainments but in Istanbul not needed. Hope to go again one day. And the home-made jam is indeed delicious!close

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by somersetval7445 – posted on Jun 17, 2008

1

Marmara is an excellent B and B! The staff are incredibly helpful. The breakfast in the morning is delicious! The location is great, only a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, with lots of great bars/ restaurants to explore just outside your front door. A great place! It is quiet though, so if... more Marmara is an excellent B and B! The staff are incredibly helpful. The breakfast in the morning is delicious! The location is great, only a 5 minute walk from the Blue Mosque, with lots of great bars/ restaurants to explore just outside your front door. A great place! It is quiet though, so if you're looking for lots of fun on the terrace this isn't the right choice, but apart from that it's great!close

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by hannahctovey7505 – posted on Jun 3, 2008

1

A wonderful place to stay. The family is very nice. Elif is is always trying to make your stay enjoyable. The location is perfect. Great views from the roof top terrace. We stayed here for 6 days and definitely recommend this guesthouse to others.

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by tydeee1499 – posted on May 28, 2008

2