61%Guzel Izmir Oteli  

Good price/quality ratio. A cheap hostel, which provides you with a clean room in the centre of Izmir (close to the train station). Most of the staff doesn't speak English, but the hostel's manager does and she was very helpful when I arrived. Also, in the hostel you can get info, like a map of... more Good price/quality ratio. A cheap hostel, which provides you with a clean room in the centre of Izmir (close to the train station). Most of the staff doesn't speak English, but the hostel's manager does and she was very helpful when I arrived. Also, in the hostel you can get info, like a map of Izmir and info about the times busses leave to the airport. The small, narrow street in which the hostel is located is brightly lit at night, so that it is safe to go back to the hostel late.close

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by misterGH – posted on Sep 30, 2008

1

Is not easy to reach the center of Izmir, and when you find the hotel it is dificult to park your car, but the hotel is in a convenient place. It is a pity that the staff doesn't speak english. On the overall, a good value in an expensive city like Izmir.

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by PereRev – posted on Sep 2, 2008

2

Highly recommended for the budget traveller. Eat at the restaurant next door - get a discount.

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by chvest – posted on Aug 26, 2008

10

the worst place we stayed at ın turkey. really grotty small, smelly room. rottıng furnıture. other rooms the same. lobby and staff the colour and smell of nıcotıne. really bad area also. should be taken off hostelworld and knocked down. at E18 each we... more the worst place we stayed at ın turkey. really grotty small, smelly room. rottıng furnıture. other rooms the same. lobby and staff the colour and smell of nıcotıne. really bad area also. should be taken off hostelworld and knocked down. at E18 each we were rıpped off.close

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by Sarahste3625 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

7

simple and cheap, it's also quiet but it looks like a sanatory!! however it's a good place

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by Dedepa – posted on Aug 6, 2008

8

all together the place was creeps ville but the people who worked there were very nice and helpful

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by merya – posted on May 25, 2008

4

that place was weak. no english, no internet which i think it said on hostelworld, and just plaining sleazy. if you have to stay there figure out the buses before hand and try to stay somewhere else.

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by nick2710 – posted on May 14, 2008

5

I will not be staying in an Asian hotel again!! Staff could not speeak english, the room was small, the toilet was broken and the Hotel was not easy to find!!!

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by hfbk19784129 – posted on May 9, 2008

2

Perfect location for experiencing the joys and highlights of such a fantastic city such as izmir

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by gizzman – posted on Dec 17, 2007

6

helpful staff eventhough they do not speak english.nice,large room with heater/aircond.but breakfast not provided as stated

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by roshaida – posted on Feb 2, 2007

7

Hotel is good in keeping with the city's traditions and cultures. Good links to the cities public transport and sights. Just bear in mind that the owners run a very respectable establishment and some of the everyday occurances we westerners take for granted aren't equally recieved. Will stay...

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by gizzman – posted on Jan 31, 2007

6

Ok to stay a night in a cheap place.

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by brisaert – posted on Jan 20, 2007

9

Poor shower and dıngy rooms but Izmır ıs not really a place you want to stay for more than transıt anyway

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by Mattcu4238 – posted on Sep 15, 2006

25

A basic inner city low budget hotel. Maybe not suitable for lone females, but in an expensive city it is the best deal going. Staff spoke no English but were pleasant and helpful. Air conditioning a bonus. Cleaning staff worked really hard on an old building.

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by teachers5589 – posted on Aug 23, 2006

13

It is not a bad hotel in terms of packpacker quality/ the hotel manager becomes a moral authority as to who should stay in your room/ and they attempted to overcharge me on the way out/ if you have any turkish friends this place is NOT friendly to them/location to bus companies is good/ and no... more It is not a bad hotel in terms of packpacker quality/ the hotel manager becomes a moral authority as to who should stay in your room/ and they attempted to overcharge me on the way out/ if you have any turkish friends this place is NOT friendly to them/location to bus companies is good/ and no problems getting there and around from this location/just wouldn-t return to this place due to the managers attitude towards my friendclose

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by capoeirista32 – posted on Jul 6, 2006

8

Location of this hotel is great. You can get to the historical sites, shops and around town easily from this point. I would recommend this place to shop over Istanbul, because people are more friendly and less aggressive

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by maw930 – posted on May 24, 2006

26

I would only stay here again if I had to. It was fine for three days but I wouldn't have liked to stay longer. It would be great if there were other hostels and hotels listed in hostelworld.com in Izmir as there seems to be many hotels around when you're there.

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by annette8425 – posted on May 2, 2006

8

Lacking in Chararcter, one person could speak English. rooms were basic but clean, nice central location next to the train station.

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by madneil – posted on Nov 21, 2005

10

It's just a cheap hotel. Not a hostel.

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by astrog1471 – posted on Aug 25, 2005

1

Guzel Izmir Oteli is very conveniently located for Izmir Basmane railway station, where we arrived by overnight train, and for the city centre. The staff do not speak English but are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is not available in this hotel, but it is surrounded by cafes and other hotels... more Guzel Izmir Oteli is very conveniently located for Izmir Basmane railway station, where we arrived by overnight train, and for the city centre. The staff do not speak English but are friendly and helpful. Breakfast is not available in this hotel, but it is surrounded by cafes and other hotels where you can buy breakfast at a very reasonable price. Do not be put off by the initial impression of a dark-panelled reception lobby. The en suite twin room we had was very clean and spacious and air-conditioned. As everywhere in Turkey, tap water is very pure, which was very useful for filling our water bottles, and the streets of this cheerful bustling city are very safe.close

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by johnsco295 – posted on Aug 21, 2005

5

A fairly good combination of state prison, mental ward, and urban housing projects. If that sounds inviting then give it a shot, otherwise, STAY AWAY! Oh yeah, and stay off the elevator!

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by erics4407 – posted on Jun 29, 2005

12