Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'
3.0 star property

Comfortable hotel, walk to Hagia Sophia

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Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
View from room
Restaurant
Bathroom

Overview of Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

9.2

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Istanbul by travellers.
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in Istanbul by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
The price is S$81
Price available on 01/04/2024

Explore the area

Cankurtaran Mah., Kutlugun Sok. No. 29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Popular LocationHagia Sophia3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBlue Mosque5 min walk
  • Popular LocationBasilica Cistern5 min walk
  • AirportIstanbul (IST)56 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room, Patio

cleanliness

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground Floor

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Located on the ground floor
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is located in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, and is in the entertainment district and near the boardwalk. Notable landmarks in the area include Hagia Sophia and Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs.

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul (IST) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seven Hills Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Shadow Bar Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - 1 min walk
  • Seafront Lounge - 1 min walk
  • Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk

About this property

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Family-friendly hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Basilica Cistern, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' provides free self-service breakfast, an attached winery and a free daily manager's reception. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • A front desk safe, a lift and a porter/bellboy
  • Concierge services, a TV in reception and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' feature comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Mini fridges, highchairs and heating

Languages

English, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • Highchair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 5 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1934
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 12:30 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 10 January and 31 March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 350 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Futon bed fee: TRY 350 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 350 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transport to and from this property

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodation in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special Class.

Property is also known as

Berk Guesthouse 'Grandma's House' Special Class Hotel Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Basilica Cistern is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chew, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hotel that I have stayed at, bar none. My family along with another family are invited to dine with Yesim, Ahmet and their family. The hosts make sure that our stay at Istanbul is well taken care off. Our family looked forward to breakfast every morning. Partly because of the food but most importantly, the chats that we have with the hosts and other hotel guests. When you're in Istanbul, stay at Grandma's guesthouse. You will be treated like a family. An experience that you won't get at a faceless, corporate hotel, even if you have paid 5 times the costs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timofey, sacramento

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, it was nice to stay at your place. It really feels like Grandma's house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Family atmosphere. At the center of Istanbul's most important gems. Excellent value for the money!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
September 2022
Amazing location for site seeing, the owners are brilliant very helpful and friendly and very professional, we actually had the pleasure to dine with them which made our stay very memorable, it really feels like you are visiting family, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zohre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grandma's house was the best choice we could have made for our first-time visit to Istanbul. The owner, Yeşim, was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond during our visit. The same for her staff, particularly Homayoun. This is a place we will come back to when we return to a city we fell in love with! You can't go wrong when choosing this property both in terms of the character of the place and the owner and her staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fariya

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This guest house is perfectly situation in Istanbul. You are close to all the main tourist attractions. This guesthouse is very clean and I loved the breakfast which was traditional Turkish style. The owners and staff of the guesthouse are so friendly and welcoming that it really did make our trip extra special. I loved staying here and will definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rostislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice homey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SUPERB
Simply super..... location, hygiene excellent. Room comfortable & well equipped with air con, fridge, hair dryer, safe box & comprehensive breakfast. professional, caring service from staff & kind, knowledgable & very helpful owners who will go out of their way to make your experience of Istanbul as easy & enjoyable as is possible. Excellent value for money, I sincerely believe I wouldn’t have enjoyed better if I’d paid £150 a night in the Sheraton Hotel which is opposite.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022