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Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with winery, near Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III

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Terrace/patio
Family Triple Room | View from room
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Winery
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Limited hour front desk
For families
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is $46
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Cankurtaran Mah., Kutlugun Sok. No. 29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 56 min drive
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 61 min drive
  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Station - 12 min walk
  • Istanbul Kumkapi Station - 21 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Gulhane Station - 10 min walk
  • Cemberlitas Station - 11 min walk

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'

Placing you within a 5-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' features a winery and a rooftop terrace. Free perks include WiFi and self-serve breakfast daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes and Gulhane Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Farsi, Russian, Turkish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 staffed during limited hours
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking limited
  • Free offsite parking within 3 ft
  • Street parking available

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Toys
  • Outlet covers
  • Stroller

What to do

  • Hot springs nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1934
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Winery on site
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Extra futon (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Futon beds are available for TRY 350 per night

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between January 10 and March 31.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for TRY 560 per day

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
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.
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0672

Also known as

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

Is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' currently open?
The property is closed between January 10 and March 31.
Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' and nearby?
Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' has a winery and a garden.
What's the area around Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' like?
Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is in Sultanahmet, a short 7-minute walk from Sultanahmet Station and 3 minutes' walk from Hagia Sophia.

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Great staff, but unfortunately i got a room close to the street and next to lobby i can hear everything, the worse part was the garbage truck in the window, was scared
Lissette, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

sebiye, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Small and a bit loud
The room was at street level and therefore a bit loud. That was unfortunate. Then the AC wouldn't work (owner got it to work in the morning but we were leaving). Due to this, it was even more loud with trash truck day at 11:00pm. Room was small but ample. Breakfast was simple and the owners were there and made us feel welcome. Nice rooftop terrace to see the full moon. May stay again
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great gem in the middle of old Istanbul
We loved our time in Istanbul, and Berk's was a great place to have as our base - so close to many places, and very personable and friendly service. We had no concerns at all, and felt that the staff were always available to help us out - including helping us navigate local transit, and providing Turkish coffee for breakfast :-). We loved it!
Greg, 3-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay in Istanbul. Great location. Can walk everywhere, and the owners where very helpful and friendly made my stay awesome
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Alex, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chew, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks, it was nice to stay at your place. It really feels like Grandma's house.
Timofey, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly and helpful staff. Family atmosphere. At the center of Istanbul's most important gems. Excellent value for the money!
Ramiro, 8-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Zohre, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Fariya, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nestor, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rostislav, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice homey
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Wain, 7-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay in Central Location
Yesim and Ahmut were very friendly and helpful. They joined us for a very robust breakfast and allowed us to store our bags. The rooms were very clean and as advertised. The only thing I wasn't expecting was the super hard beds, but it's in an amazing location and I highly recommend this personable location.
Theresa, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good location, cozy spot
Nice comfy, cozy place. Rooftop has a great view, the location is excellent, and the price is good. Breakfast was very nice, and the staff was very friendly and helpful with getting around. My only complaint is that the bathroom smelled a bit like sewage. which is oddly common in Turkish hotels.
Edward, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's a 5 star hotel for its amenities, attention, location, and cleanliness. I felt at home and very safe. I have already recommended all my friends to stay here. Thank you so much. The only thing I didn't like were the stairs but it was the only room available. Wonderful!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The owners were absolutely wonderful. I felt extremely welcomed and like I was one of the family. They rooms were simple, clean, and comfortable. The building was very secure and as a solo female traveller I felt very safe. The location can’t be beat.
Myriah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely host
Lovely host in a very good location. ❤️
Rajdeep, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Family feeling in The Heart of Old Istanbul
The owners are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They made me feel like family. I will go back to Istanbul just to meet them! Breakfast was great and the location of this hotel is the best in old Istanbul! I really enjoyed the party they had and the live band was fantastic! I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality!
Jay, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is very well located within walking distance of the main historical tourist attractions. The staff and hosts were also extremely friendly and very helpful and I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone travelling to Istanbul. The rooftop terrace is also quite nice for an afternoon beer after a busy day of sightseeing.
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review