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Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Hagia Sophia

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Deluxe Room, Patio | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Housekeeping
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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

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Patio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Patio

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground Floor

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Double or Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Istanbul

Istanbul City Center stay.At this Istanbul City Center hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Hagia Sophia. Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern are also within half a mile (1 km).

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 Airport (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 3-star hotel near Hagia Sophia
A winery is on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1934
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Extra futon mattress (surcharge) are also available.

Languages

English, Farsi, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • 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 January 10 and March 31.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' to the airport?

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is 28.1 mi (61-min drive) away from the Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

As of Jun 21, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' on Jul 5, 2024 start from $52.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'.

How close is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' to the beach?

This hotel is 12.6 mi (28-min drive) from Florya Beach and 17.8 mi (44-min drive) from Yorukali Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offer free breakfast?

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offers free self-serve breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

Is there free parking at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' have a pool?

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' does not have a pool.

Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' to downtown Istanbul?

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is 1 mi away from Istanbul.

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 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

Alex

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hosts and guesthouse
We had an amazing time with Yesim and Ahmet. They were excellent hosts and made us feel very welcome in their guest house, as if we were guests in their homes. We look forward to staying with them again. The guesthouse was very close to the main touristic sites, and if you'd like to venture further afield and eat in some nice restaurants, Yesim and Ahmet will give you great recommendations. Alex and Lisa
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chew, Sunnyvale

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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