Only spent one night here, but would have stayed longer, had they had room. Really lovely, friendly helpful staff. Family run and the whole family appear generally interested in their guests and proud to tell you about the amazing Istanbul. Marmara is very close to all the major sights of the old city. I would certainly stay at the Marmara... More

sometimes we don't need many words to say that it is good, this hotel is an example! So here we are: A VERY NICE PLACE TO BE WITH KINDLY AND FRIENDLY OWNERS!! We will come back! friendly regards Pat and Pete More

After spending a few weeks travelling around Turkey and staying in some less than enjoyable establishments, arriving at Marmara guesthouse was a real pleasure. The location is great - right in the centre of the old city, and the room was clean, fresh and well organised. The terrace and breakfast are both great. But perhaps the best aspect of the... More

We spent three nights at the Marmara Guesthouse at the beginning of our time in Turkey and we thought it was perfect. Elif was very helpful in guiding our adventures and offering advice for Sultanahmet. She recommended an excellent meatball place and was always cheerful and accommodating. The breakfast spread is really a lot of fun and the fresh squeezed... More

Lovely guesthouse with very clean, simple rooms and good breakfast. Fantastic friendly staff who will help you make the most of your stay with local recommendations and bookings. More

This was my family's first time in Turkey (wife and 2 girls ages 6 & 7). I found Marmara Guesthouse through Hostelbookers. I booked based on the reviews and reasonable price. I was not disappointed! The staff was immensely friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious and healthy, the rooms were clean and secure and the location could not be beat. More

We stayed for a total of 6 nights at the Marmara, in two different rooms. The price was fair, the rooms were quite small but clean. The only downside: the pension is noisy, you can hear people coming and going and clearly hear through the walls--bring earplugs! We plugged a large air vent in the bathroom with a towel and... More

Marmara Guesthouse was an incredible find. Not only had it been recommended independently by a number of friends, but of course it had already been rated well on this site. Needless to say, we were not disappointed. Not only is it located in a great location (convenient to major sites as well as some great restaurants), the proprietor of the... More

We have travelled across Turkey by bus and have stayed in many guesthouses but this is the best breakfast and we will be coming back for the homemade jam and fresh eggs. The guesthouse is in a quiet culdesac facing the sea so is very quiet, and the other people staying there were quiet at night. It is really clean... More