Have you ever longed for home while away? The Efendi is as close as you can get. The host did everything to make our stay pleasant. We missed this, but hear that he gives an orientation to Istanbul to all guest. The host is available to pick up and transport, even offer babysitting services. This 12 room gem is located... more

Excellent location within easy walking distance of Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. We had the Terrace Room with a peek-a-boo view of the Blue Mosque. The room was small but comfortable, lots of hot water, but rather low water pressure. The front desk staff were very helpful, informative and friendly. Good value. more

Never thought that the magic word of "hospitality" still existed. Rooms beautiful and clean. Managers and staff with a large heart for their guests, simply sublime. All necessary information can answer them in 5 languages. All important curiosities in a jet of 100m. A real must ! more

Spent the last few days of 2007 and New Yeat at this great boutique hotel in the Sultanahmet in Istanbul. Mehdi and the other staff were always very friendly and the welcome was second to none. The hotel was very clean and our room (on the top floor!! So quite a decent climb) had a balcony with a view of... more

I can't say enough good things about this place. I found it by chance just walking past and so glad i booked in. We stayed for 5 days and had a really lovely time. We were really well looked after and it felt like being in our own home. The place was beautifully clean with really comfortable beds and great... more

From the welcome to the farewell, our stay at the Ahmet Efendi Evi was just fabulous. Mehdi and his staff were warm & welcoming, made you feel at home and offered lots of useful tips on making the most of our stay in Istanbul. The rooms were a good size, clean, fresh (no smoking in the premises) and the beds... more

Stayed at this guesthouse for two nights and were made to feel very welcome. The house is well located in the older district of Istanbul within walking distance of the Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque. The owners were very friendly and helpful and the breakfast was freshly prepared and tasty. Along with the Kismet Cave House in Goreme and the... more

We arrived for a two night stay before going on to our home town in Izmir, and I can say we have never been treated more warmly than we have at Ahment Efendi. And we are seasoned travellers. Mehdi and his wife are like second family to us now, so much so that we asked to stay again on our... more

It is truly wonderful to arrive in a unknown city to be greeted with such warmth and hospitality by Ahmed and his wife. We immediately were made to feel at home as all problems were quietely solved and our comfort and wellbeing were given top priority! This guest house is something rare and special and I hope Ahmed receives the... more