My wife and I stayed here a total of 10 nights. We traveled onward to Amasra but came right back a few days later because we enjoyed Bastoncu Pension so much. The owner and staff and incredibly helpful and friendly. We also enjoyed their day tour of the local sights and their evening BBQ. The room was simple, but with... More

My husband and I had the pleasure of spending three nights at Bastoncu and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owner is extremely friendly and eager to help in planning your activities and gives great advice for exploring the area. We loved our large ottoman room (101) and the overall atmosphere of the place. The location is perfect and central for... More

Bastoncu Pension is perfectly located between the main square of the old part of Safranbolu (the one where one can find Cinci Hani) and Kaymakamlar Muze Evi (a restored Ottoman house). Staying at Bastoncu Pension is as near as possible to living in a 19th century Ottoman house (except for the bath, which is modern and not of the "cupboard"... More

The house is well-maintained and decorated with Ottoman kitsch. For a Pension, I was impressed with the cleanliness and charming decor. There is also a garden, which is a great place to meet other travelers after a long day of wandering the twisted streets, or have breakfast in the morning. While I was very pleased with the room, the best... More

This Ottoman house is well kept and the rooms are ample and clean. It's very basic, no luxury here but you are paying accordingly. A great value option to explore the cobblestone streets of Safranbolu. Ali, the owner was extremely helpful, he even drove us to the Karabuk bus station or else we would miss our bus to Ankara.

Stayed for 3 nights in May 2012. A quite location and very central. Room excellent. Old world charm. Owner friendly and helpful. Even free ride to bus. Enjoyed the day trip offered by them at a very reasonable cost. Lots close by places to eat. reccomend to others. Bruce & Lorraine Moss Warragul. Australia

This pansiyon was awesome! The house was so beautiful and all the furnishings were attached to our room - woven rugs, gorgeous bedspread, comfy bed, beautiful pattern on roof, decorative fireplace, tasty breakfast. The owner speaks excellent English, and his wife speaks very well too (she will call him if she is having trouble). The bathrooms are small and sometimes... More

The breakfast was excellent place is gorgeous and traditional Safranbolus house you can smell the history if you visit Safranbolu dont pass this pension it is very nice helpful kind staff

My husband and I stayed at Bastoncu pension recently and had a most enjoyable time. The pension is very comfortable and has been beautifully restored , it was very special to stay in a building so old and so lovingly preserved. Ali and his family are very special and extemely hospitable and helpful . The breakast is very generous and... More