About this property
Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque. All air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with oriental details and feature private en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer. Some double rooms have 4-poster beds with embroidered clothes. Guests can enjoy a traditional breakfast with homemade jams on the rooftop terrace. This is also a pleasant spot to have a Turkish coffee, while gazing views of Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district and the sea. The 24-hour reception desk at the Marmara Guesthouse can assist guests with planning their stay in Istanbul. It can also arrange transportation to nearby places of interest. Guesthouse Marmara is strategically located for sightseeing, with the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace located less than 5 minutes on foot away. Cankurtaran Train Station is just 100 metres from the hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Heating
- Laundry
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Salvatore
Australia“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...” - Elizabeth
United Kingdom“Great locations 5 mins walk from Topkapi and Haghia Sophia. Huge breakfast, welcoming staff, clean rooms and bathrooms, tea & coffee upstairs, laundry service. Quiet at night. Wonderful views of Bosphorus.” - Jacobus
South Africa“Short and easy walk to major attractions, friendly staff and superb breakfast.” - Linette Australia“Location was amazing, view of the sea and food were exceptional, rooms and decor beautiful. Staff very helpful and friendly. Family of six good value accommodation in the heart of everything with walking access!”
- Kerry United Kingdom“It was in a great location on a quiet street just a 5 minute walk from Hagia Sophia. Whilst there is no lift, staff were quick to help with suitcases. Breakfast was good and fresh”
- Laura United Kingdom“We loved this B&B with its very helpful staff, fantastic location, decoration with traditional textiles, amazing rooftop view and the best buffet breakfast we have had - huge range of delicious traditional, homemade savoury and sweet dishes....”
- Ann
Canada“Breakfast was wonderful. There was such a variety of foods, and they were all scrumptious. I loved looking out at the sea while having breakfast.” - Alan Australia“Fabulous experience, nice accommodation, top location, great buffet breakfast. Thoroughly recommend”
Phillip Australia“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...”- Wouter
Belgium“Very kind and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast with view on Marmara sea. Good base station to explore the city.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Marmara Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 2021-34-1179
