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Located close to Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Hagia Sophia, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' provides free self-serve breakfast, an attached winery, and a free daily manager's reception. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser, and framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Patio, City View

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  • City view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a standing lamp.

Family Triple Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with a large window offering a view of buildings and mountains. There is a table with a vase and a glass, and two chairs with cushions.

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Sultanahmet, a neighborhood in Istanbul, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is in the entertainment district and near a boardwalk/promenade. Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Archaeology Museums are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Blue Mosque. Arasta Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs. Visit our Istanbul travel guide
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Cankurtaran Mah., Kutlugun Sok. No. 29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • A historic mosque with a large central dome and two minarets, surrounded by trees and a reflective pool.
    Hagia Sophia
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A mosque with multiple domes and minarets.
    Blue Mosque
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An interior with a reflective floor, large columns, and a central illuminated structure.
    Basilica Cistern
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic building with domes and minarets, surrounded by trees and a fountain.
    Sultanahmet Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A waterfront promenade with a mosque and minarets in the background.
    Bosphorus
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station
    3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station
    7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seven Hills
    1 min walk
  • Yeşil Ev
    1 min walk
  • Seoul Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Palatium cafe and restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Ocean's 7 Restaurant Cafe
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (TRY 600 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • Mini-fridge
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1934
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 1 2027 to October 31 2027 (dates subject to change):
  • Breakfast

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 760.0 per day

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: TRY 600 per day (328 ft away; open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 760.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 2022-34-0672

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' located?

This family-friendly Istanbul hotel is located in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Hagia Sophia. Basilica Cistern and Arasta Bazaar are also within 10 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 3-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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It was recommended as a good place to stay in Istanbul. I loved the location and the view. The hosts are very nice and guest like people. I would definitely stay again in this place, if I visit Istanbul again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay in Istanbul. Great location. Can walk everywhere, and the owners where very helpful and friendly made my stay awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Quiet family-run guesthouse. Friendly and informative. Unfussy and just what I was looking for. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly and helpful owners. Gave us. A free upgrade to the room with an elevator. I would go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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8/10 Good

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The best part of your stay here are the hosts - super friendly and knowledgeable. The place itself is old, so hallways and rooms have an antique feel to them. The location is outstanding with less than 5 minute walk to some of the most amazing attractions in Istanbul. There are 100s of good restaurants and shops literally next door. Breakfast is okay and it can be a bit noisy at night, but the price makes it a good deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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I love it.

It is a guest house with a nice location, clean accommodation, and a nice terrace view. When I check in at the accommodation, the host brings you welcome tea. I love it. They kindly explain it to us at breakfast and bring us Turkish coffee at the end of the meal. The pumpkin soup I had at breakfast was so delicious and I will remember it again. During the two nights, they always treated us kindly with a smile and a smile, so we stayed comfortable as if we were staying at my mom's house. Always be healthy and look forward to seeing you again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely family-run hotel in a great location. The owners made us feel at home from the moment we arrived till the moment we left.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Thanks, it was nice to stay at your place. It really feels like Grandma's house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Super friendly and helpful staff. Family atmosphere. At the center of Istanbul's most important gems. Excellent value for the money!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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4/10 Poor

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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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Location was excellent

Former home of owner's grandmother. Very friendly. Invited me for a drink one evening. Gave me free 1.5 liter bottles of water. Gave me fresh towels when I asked. All major attractions just a short walk away. Bring your own toiletries. Heater works well.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Quarto e banheiro limpo, ar condicionado funcionando. Cafe da manha ok, só sentimos falta do simit na opção de pães. Facilidade de locomoção, fica perto de varias atrações, como Hagia Sofia, Cisterna, Mesquita Azul, entre outras.
Varandinha que tem uma vista incrível
Cafe da manhã
Area do café
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Petit hôtel très bien situé. Les gérants étaient très gentils et plein de bons conseil, et la chambre propre et calme. Un grand merci. Je reviendrai avec plaisir !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Aile olarak iki gece misafir olduk, otel komsulari park yeri konusunda yardimci oldular, isletme sahipleri icten ve samimi davrandilar, Kahvalti, temizlik, ulasim, fiyat hersey güzeldi. Ihtiyacim oldugunda yine tercih ederim, Hersey icin tesekkürler...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Un super endroit!

Séjour très agréable à la Berk Guesthouse! Nos hôtes ont été très accueillants, chaleureux et plein de gentilles attentions et de bons conseils (merci pour le turkish coffee!). L'auberge se situe dans une rue tranquille et possède un toit-terrasse offrant une belle vue de la ville. La chambre était propre ainsi que les sanitaires. Il y a une petite bouilloire avec des verres ainsi que des dosettes pour se faire un petit café ou du thé. Il y a aussi un frigo qui fonctionne. Le petit déjeuner offre du choix et on est bien rassasié avant d'attaquer une journée de visite! En plus l'auberge est très bien située pour faire tous les incontournables de la ville à pied! Un grand merci pour cet accueil excellent dont nous nous souviendrons!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Parfait pour visiter istanbul

Emplacement idéal pour visiter istanbul, rajouter à cela un petit déjeuner copieux et une famille entièrement disponible pour répondre à toutes vos demandes et vous obtenez l’endroit parfait !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice homey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022