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Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Family-friendly hotel with a winery and free breakfast

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
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In the heart of Istanbul, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offers a warm welcome with self-serve breakfast and daily manager's reception. Enjoy rooftop views, unwind in the garden or explore nearby Hagia Sophia while taking advantage of concierge services, tour assistance and express check-out.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Patio | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Triple Room | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 Aya İrini and Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III. Blue Mosque and Arasta Bazaar are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including hot springs.
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Cankurtaran Mah., Kutlugun Sok. No. 29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Basilica Cistern - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Topkapi Palace - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Airport (IST) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Albura Kathisma Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Köşk Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rumist Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Divella Bistro Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Family-friendly hotel near Hagia Sophia
Located close to Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Basilica Cistern, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' provides free self-serve breakfast, an attached winery, and a free daily manager's reception. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, a porter/bellhop, and a nature reserve
  • An elevator, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Mini fridges, highchairs, and electric kettles

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 14 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

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 560 per day

Property payment types

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 560 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

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, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. 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.

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