92%Saban Pension

great hostel, awesome food, mike's the man

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by Boetche – posted on Nov 23, 2008

1

best place. ı hıghly reccomend thıs hostel to anyone wantıng to go to olympos lookıng for a freındly chılled out place wıth great staff! merly made the stay there very comfortable and enjoyable! very close to the beach great... more best place. ı hıghly reccomend thıs hostel to anyone wantıng to go to olympos lookıng for a freındly chılled out place wıth great staff! merly made the stay there very comfortable and enjoyable! very close to the beach great treehouses and even better dınner! all ın all a great stay! :Dclose

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by hambos – posted on Nov 3, 2008

12

What a wonderful experience! Ali, Meryl, Mike and Kirsten made us feel like part of the family. The food was fantastic - the best we've had in Turkey. Thanks so much.

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by dbacke8602 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

2

Had a great time. Was only gonna spend a couple of days there and ended spending a week. The food was just amazing and everyone was really friendly.

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by Tycobb17 – posted on Oct 17, 2008

1

I spent a great six nights in this place and it was very hard to leave. Meral and the family are great cooks and Mike is a great host. Very friendly, relaxed, I will stay again for sure. Only minor blip was the occasional absence of "poo tickets" but this was soon rectified. The... more I spent a great six nights in this place and it was very hard to leave. Meral and the family are great cooks and Mike is a great host. Very friendly, relaxed, I will stay again for sure. Only minor blip was the occasional absence of "poo tickets" but this was soon rectified. The dorm is nice, comfy and friendly. Grant, Daniel Grant...close

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by mcateer – posted on Oct 6, 2008

5

We had great time there and the staff was extremely nice and very helpful. Location is excellent, very close to sea and other stuff. Highly reccomend!

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by murat6029 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

4

one of the best hostels i have ener stayed... nice atmosphere, fantastic food! i hope to come back soon!

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by roksumak – posted on Oct 1, 2008

4

I had a wonderful stay at Şaban wıth Mike and Merrell - I found it to be a very friendly and relaxing place....and the food was great too! Highly recommended.

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by shazbelina6685 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

1

Great place for anyone looking for a nice relaxed enviroment with friendly staff. Mike's a star and is more than willing to help with anything - even a drinking partner. The bungalow that I had was excellent, especially when considering the price. Have a great time at Seban!

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by hierosir8982 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

4

Olympos itself is a fabulous place and if you stay with Sabans you will also enjoy home made Turkish cousines and many more

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by homa-j – posted on Sep 2, 2008

5

The guide books don't lie, the food is fantastic and the staff bend over backwards to help and make you feel welcome. I would strongly recommend that you stay, loved it so much we extended by a few days!

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by candice-rennie9822 – posted on Aug 31, 2008

16

Great atmosphere! Great people! Great food! You won't want to leave!

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by rhgallant8702 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

5

Best place ıve stayed at ın Turkey!! Everythıng from the rooms to the staff was perfect at thıs pensıon.. felt very safe, locatıon was perfect and the food was sensatıonal!! best turkısh food ıv had so far!! Would... more Best place ıve stayed at ın Turkey!! Everythıng from the rooms to the staff was perfect at thıs pensıon.. felt very safe, locatıon was perfect and the food was sensatıonal!! best turkısh food ıv had so far!! Would defınately stay here agaın!! Dıdnt want to leave!close

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by stevesmall834435 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

9

If you chose to stay in Olympos it's a good choice, but i don't know why you'd chose to stay in Olympos when there are so many better options along the Turkish coastline. Not a party pansion but you can still hear the music from the pansions nearby. Beach is 15 mins walk away & costs 3 YTL... more If you chose to stay in Olympos it's a good choice, but i don't know why you'd chose to stay in Olympos when there are so many better options along the Turkish coastline. Not a party pansion but you can still hear the music from the pansions nearby. Beach is 15 mins walk away & costs 3 YTL entry as the area in front is an 'arechelogical site'.close

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by elianadellaflora1821 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

11

Very cool spot, chilled and good food. Mike who runs the spot defo knows how to work his charm and make you feel welcome.

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by gregdunnett – posted on Aug 19, 2008

11

the food was the best in turkey. breakfast and dınner ıncluded. cabıns nice but dark. staff nıce enough.

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by Sarahste3625 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

7

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Mike and his staff look after everyone really well! And the food is absolutely delicious!

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by alanasinclair2087 – posted on Aug 19, 2008

2

Meryl, her brothers and Mıke - what an awesome combınatıon. We had the best tıme here, the food was magnıfıcent and the company was outstandıng. Cheers guys.

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by stewarttagg7331 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

1

I loved my time there. Mike made us feel at home from the minute we walked in and it was the perfect place to chill out and enjoy Olympos. Very friendly staff all around (makes a huge difference), wonderful food and right in the middle of town, so easy walk to the beach. I would stay here next...

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by megangunn1339 – posted on Aug 11, 2008

27

Highly recomend!!!

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by Nicosal – posted on Aug 9, 2008

2

Great laid back little pension. Close to the beach extremely nice crew- Mike the manager is from perth so be careful (he is hilarious!)helps you out big time- and Meral and her Family own and run the place..so its like your own littl turkish home. Dont expect to much from the toilets- there... more Great laid back little pension. Close to the beach extremely nice crew- Mike the manager is from perth so be careful (he is hilarious!)helps you out big time- and Meral and her Family own and run the place..so its like your own littl turkish home. Dont expect to much from the toilets- there actually pretty good considering your accommodation is a treehouse. Good food good people= fun times.close

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by melek – posted on Aug 8, 2008

2

Excellent Staff and great dinners!

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by shankarsd665 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

2

Meral is just wonderful. Even when quite sick, she always managed a smile and help, and always worked like a trooper. She knows how to treat a guest - that's for sure.

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by jeffmclean6837 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

1

One of the best places I have stayed in 15 years of travel! Mike, Hussein and Merrel run a tight ship that is friendly, helpful, and huge amounts of fun. The food was amazing, as is Olympos itself. Mike made sure everyone met each other and had a good time! PS. Ladies 18 to 35 Mikey is the...

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by eddo77 – posted on Jul 24, 2008

17

Mike and Meryl are awesome. It`s a little mpre chilled out than the other places which is nice if you want some sleep. We had a great time and will definitely be back.

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by Benmorp – posted on Jul 19, 2008

18

mike the aging beer necking ozzy gigalo will attend your needs and involve you in drinking sessions to loosen up your inhibitions.food is top shelf.- beer ice cold and the women...?

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by piccasso667149 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

4

My girlfriend and I spent 5 nights here and dıd not want to leave. Accommodatıon ıs excellent and the food ıs second to none. Mıke and Merrıll are amazıng hosts and make you feel at home. Do yourselves a favour joın the...

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by tonyweaver9411 – posted on Jul 10, 2008

2

Spent 5 days at Saban (pronounced Shaban) in July this year. Lovely relaxed place. The cushioned, wooden platform seating areas are amazing,refuge from the scorching sun, likely to fall asleep in one. The staff are cool. Mike the Australian will make you smile with his Antipodean banter and the... more Spent 5 days at Saban (pronounced Shaban) in July this year. Lovely relaxed place. The cushioned, wooden platform seating areas are amazing,refuge from the scorching sun, likely to fall asleep in one. The staff are cool. Mike the Australian will make you smile with his Antipodean banter and the manager Merrel is smiley and...enigmatic. Good trad Turkish breakfast and buffet dinner. Heed the wisdom of the Lonely Planet,Turks eat 4 times as much bread as any other country,be prepared to eat bread.close

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by oliverdavy20007659 – posted on Jul 9, 2008

4

The most awesome food ever!!! No possibility of staying anywhere else! Thanks Meryl and Mike for everything!

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by CazMcl – posted on Jun 25, 2008

1

Great place! Great staff! Ideal place to unwind :)

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by arzoobuksh3281 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

2

This place is fantastic, very laid back. Meral (the manager) became a real friend during our few nights there. The evening meals (included in the price) were the best we had in three weeks traveling around Turkey. We can't recommend the place enough!

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by Andhi – posted on Jun 5, 2008

6

A really nice pension with a massive outdoor lounge and bar, perfect for lazying around in. They also gave us the best free breakfast we've had anywhere in turkey. The woman who runs the place was extremely nice and helpful. Thumbs up!

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by darklandrecords6524 – posted on Jun 4, 2008

27

This place is a slice of heaven! The food was amazing, I have never felt so welcomed at a Hostel before. It is family run, and they welcome you with open arms. It's nice and chilled out, perfect getaway.

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by jonhamlin3174 – posted on Jun 2, 2008

8

Go and see Olympos!

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by cagri299 – posted on May 20, 2008

7

I've been to Olympos twice, the first time staying at Saban at the recommendation of a friend, and just got back from there a second time. It's family run, and the people are incredible - Meryl (sp?) remembers EVERYONE, myself included from my visit eight months earlier, and my friend from his... more I've been to Olympos twice, the first time staying at Saban at the recommendation of a friend, and just got back from there a second time. It's family run, and the people are incredible - Meryl (sp?) remembers EVERYONE, myself included from my visit eight months earlier, and my friend from his two years before. Mike was new this time, I think, but he's great as well. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful, and hospitable, and the included dinner is amazing.close

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by epmccart – posted on May 20, 2008

12