Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guest house offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 656 feet away from Aya Sofia Mosque. All air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with oriental details and feature private private bathrooms with a hairdryer. Some double rooms have 4-poster beds with embroidered clothes. Guests can enjoy a traditional breakfast with homemade jams on the rooftop terrace. This is also a pleasant spot to have a Turkish coffee, while gazing views of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district and the sea. The 24-hour reception desk at the Marmara Guest house can assist guests with planning their stay in Istanbul. It can also arrange transportation to nearby places of interest. Guest house Marmara is strategically located for sightseeing, with the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace located less than 5 minutes on foot away. Cankurtaran Train Station is just 328 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Halal, Buffet


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Istanbul
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Melody
    Canada Canada
    Great location, spotless, delicious and very generous breakfast, friendly and helpful staff.
  • Sadykov
    Tajikistan Tajikistan
    Guesthouse location is right behind the Blue Mosque, around 200 meters. Location is very good.
  • Margaret
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel is in a great location in the center of the city. The breakfast was great, and there are many restaurants nearby. The staff is nice and helpful. I liked the view from the window.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 631 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Marmara Guesthouse is small authentic charming house in Istanbul run by a Turkish family. It is located in the heart of the open air museum area of Istanbul which is located in the historic Sultanahmet area. It is only a few minutes walking distance from the most important Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of Istanbul, such as: St. Sophia (3 minutes walk), Blue Mosque (3 minutes walk), Topkapi Palace (3 minutes walk), Hippodrome (4 minutes walk), Basilica Cistern (4 minutes walk) and no more than 15 minutes from the Grand Bazaar and no more than 20 minutes from the Spice Bazaar. Furthermore, there are many cafes & restaurants serving traditional meals, shops of authentic goods, and entertainment places in the hotels district. We are surrounded with full of life but located on a very quiet and charming street.

Neighborhood info

Discover the best top things to do in Istanbul in Sultanahmet where Marmara Guesthouse is located. Sultanahmet is the heart of historic Old Istanbul, what 19th-century travelers used to call "Stamboul." This is where you'll find Topkapi Palace, Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), the Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, German Fountain, Yerebatan Saray (Sunken Palace Cistern), the Istanbul Archeological Museums, Great Palace Mosaic Museum, and Gulhane Park (Rosehouse Park), İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam, Sultanahmet Square, Fountain of Ahmet III, Arasta Bazaar, The Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Soğukçeşme Sokak. Marmara Guesthouse is your best base for sightseeing in Istanbul. Luckily for our visitors, the district of Sultanahmet (sool-tahn-ah-MEHT, named for Sultan Ahmet I, builder of the Blue Mosque) also has a number of serviceable restaurants and dozens of good stores in all price ranges. We are just 5 minutes away by walk from Marmara Sea. We have lovely rooftop terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, Marmara Sea, and The Asian Side makes you relaxed while having a cup of tea or coffee which is available all day for free.

Languages Spoken

English,Turkish

Area info

Amenities of Marmara Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Turkish

House rules

Marmara Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 1:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Marmara Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Marmara Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Marmara Guesthouse

  • Room options at Marmara Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Single
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Marmara Guesthouse is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Marmara Guesthouse is 2,150 feet from the center of Istanbul. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Marmara Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Halal
    • Buffet

  • Marmara Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The prices at Marmara Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.