This was our first visit to Istanbul and our first stop on our itinerary. This family-run guesthouse is in an ideal location for exploring the Sultanahmet area of Istanbul. The ensuite room in the basement was small but clean and comfortable. Other rooms and the terrace where breakfast is served are up narrow, winding stairs, which may be difficult for... More

Family is very friendly and the the room + amenities are excellent value. The room was spotless (double bed and twin), had a small balcony, hot pink accent wall which was quite cheery, reading lamps, and updated bathroom. The rooftop terrace is pleasant and breakfast was good: at least five different jams, hard boiled eggs, olives, cheeses, bread, fresh fruit... More

My friend and I stayed here for 1 night and we wished we stayed here much longer. It is a great guesthouse in the Old Town of Istanbul located about a 2 minute walk from the Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofya not to mention the mini grand bazaar. We stayed in Istanbul two nights at the end of our... More

We stayed in Istanbul in April 2013 and loved it. Maramara Guesthouse was a great temporary "home". Nice, clean rooms, delicious breakfast and extremely friendly people. They were always ready to help, give advice and make everybody feel comfortable. In addition the view from the roof terrace is marvelous. Since they were partly full, we stayed two nights in the... More

We loved Istanbul as a city and our fabulous stay at the Marmara added to the experience in every way. The rooms were spotlessly clean and charming and the family owners bent over backwards to give us a pleasant stay. On one occasion, our taxi hadn't arrived so they straight away offered to drive us to our destination themselves even... More

Convenient location within easy walking distance of the Blue Mosque and other attractions. Marmara Guesthouse is family run and we felt at home. Rooms were very clean and the roof top was great. The highlight for us was the friendly service provided by Elif and her family. Elif was always on hand to help with directions and suggestions of restaurants... More

my husband and 2 children age 4 and 8, shared a family room ,my mother had a single room, spacious and comfortable and clean. Fantastic location, round the corner from Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque and main Sultanahmet Tram line and local bakery and restaurants. Wonderful breakfast provided and complimentary coffee/tea/hot chocolate all day. Beautiful view from the roof terrace... More

The hotel and our room was very very clean and tidy. Beds were comfortable and towels changed daily. We were made very welcome and given excellent advice about the city. Breakfast were superb, especially when eaten on the rooftop patio with views of the Bosphorus and the Asian shore. We particularly liked the home made jams. Well situated and only... More

This welcoming, family-run pension was our introduction to Turkish hospitality on a two-week sister trip. The Marmara is on a quiet side street, minutes from Hagia Sofia and other highlights, neighborhood restaurants and public transport. Some of the smallish but nicely appointed rooms offer sea views. On a rooftop patio overlooking the Marmara Sea or in the cozy kitchen, guests... More