The breakfast at Marmara was fantastic and all the staff were very helpful. They arranged transfers for us and were great. Rooms were on the small side but offered a comfortable and warm environment and outlook from the window. The bathroom was fine and we really enjoyed staying here. We were going to spend a couple more days there after 4 weeks in Turkey generally but were disappointed to see it was fully booked. Maramara is in a great position and is within a short walk to many popular spots, shops and restaurants.

The is nothing negative about Marmara

Very comfortable and nicely appointed, if somewhat small, room. (It should be noted that we knowingly booked one of the smaller basement floor rooms, which was the only thing available for our dates. So we were expecting the room we got. No complaints there.) The bed was great. The location is nearly unbeatable: less than a five-minute walk to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, etc. The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly. And the breakfasts were embarrassingly abundant, with a beautiful terrace view of the Sea of Marmara to boot! Great value for the money. I would definitely recommend to anyone coming to Istanbul.

There was nothing I disliked.

The location is perfect for whoever wishes to stay close to most major attractions in Istanbul. The staff is always willing to help you and the breakfast is a unique experience both for the wide selection of healthy and delicious food and for the amazing view of the Bosphorus.

We understand how the building has been adapted to become a guesthouse but the stairs and the fact that there is no elevator make it slightly more challenging for elderly people. We have been there in particularly hot days and nights and the air conditioning was not enough to keep the heat away.

Great value, friendly staff, comfy room. Appreciated a plate of cold meat, cheese, cake left in the room the night before we had a very early day trip start on our first morning.

Breakfast (whilst abundant choice) is a cold unusual offering. The only ‘hot’ options are cooked before the 8am start and just left out til 10am finish and not cooked fresh for people or replenished. The Cook just prepares everything beforehand and that’s it! She stays there just to wash up the plates. The one ‘hot’ terrine with scrambled eggs and a type of sausage is unfortunately only ‘Luke warm’ at best and therefore unappetising. When I tried to heat the ‘eggy’ toast in the toaster I was told I couldn’t. So it was eat tepid or leave it!

The Marmara Guesthouse was perfect for our family group. The location is wonderful, breakfast is amazing, the view from the terrace is outstanding and above all, the staff is very welcoming and helpful. The rooms were beautifully decorated and charming. We loved that the top terrace area was available to us at any time: a glass of wine and bananagrams at sunset! The hotel arranged transfers and taxis and there is someone at reception around the clock, so if you have an early taxi, all is arranged and monitored by the hotel. The Istanbul transit system was explained and we were loaned an Istanbul card for the duration of our trip. We felt that this hotel represented high value for what we received and we would return again for sure if we come back to Istanbul!

Everything was so great that I don't have any suggestions at all.

The breakfast is rich and has many varieties. Also, the breakfast terrace has a beautiful Bosphorus view. The location of the hotel is great. You can walk in a minute to all the restaurants and bars on the next street and all the historic places to see within walking distance, the taxi station is also very close if you need it.

The only negative or difficult part of the hotel is the entrance because it is located at the dead end of the street so the taxis can not approach the gate and you need to carry your luggage from the taxi to the entrance of the hotel.

Small but otherwise nice, quiet room. Comfortable beds, excellent location near the mosques, great room temperature, nice to have the mini fridge. Loved that the breakfast buffet included signs for the foods so that you knew what everything was! Could have used that earlier in our trip.

We stayed in the family room, which was much more crowded compared to the family rooms we stayed at other hotels on our trip, including in the same neighborhood in Istanbul. While small for 4 people, we made it work.

I love this small, family-driven hotel in the heart of Istanbul's old city, located on a quiet street away from the hustle and bustle of the many tourists and restaurants in the area. It is close to many top sights like Aya Sofya, the Blue Mosque, and the Topkapi Palace. It is also close to the Sultanahmet and Gulhane tram stations, and a taxi stand is right around the corner. The hotel staff is kind and gladly offers help if needed. The rooms may not be that big, but they are clean. I loved my room facing the street and the fact that I could leave the window open all day and night, listening to the sounds of the city. I never used the A/C. The breakfast buffet has it all and much more. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace facing the sea and the Asian part of Istanbul (e.g. Kadiköy). What a view! Drinking coffee and watching the many ships passing by felt almost zen-like. If you get up early, you can also watch the sunrise from this terrace. If I ever return to Istanbul, I will stay at the Marmara Guesthouse again, as it gives you value for money and makes you feel at home.

Nothing! I liked it all and enjoyed my stay at the Marmara Guesthouse.

This is an excellent little guesthouse that’s five minutes from the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia. The staff are so friendly and helpful but never overbearing. The room was very clean and comfortable with beautiful textiles and colours. There is tea and coffee available on the terrace all the time which is very nice. The breakfast was huge and delicious with lots of handmade cookies and jams and lots of delicious Turkish tea- it’s obviously made with care. The terrace has views to the Marmara and it’s a great way to start the day. Our room had a view of the Marmara as well. We only spent one night but I’d definitely spend more here, it would make a great base for exploring Istanbul.

Nothing, it was all great. I’d note though that if you have mobility issues this properly has no elevator and lots of stairs do not ideal if you have very large heavy bags that you can’t carry or if you have issues with stairs.

Staying in a traditional guest house for our first visit to Istanbul / Turkey was a trip highlight. As was the water view from our bedroom window. The kind & helpful reception staff and the lovely women that provided excellent room cleaning was also appreciated. The breakfast on the terrace and the staff that provided it was also excellent. We also found the location to be perfect - close to the main attractions but set back enough to be quiet.