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Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a winery
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Cankurtaran Mah., Kutlugun Sok. No. 29, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul, 34122
  • Hagia Sophia
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sultanahmet Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Blue Mosque
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 15 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Triple Room

Highlights

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

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 10 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Istanbul

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Istanbul awaits you at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and Hagia Sophia. Highlights at this hotel include free self-service breakfast, a winery and a rooftop terrace. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Other amenities include a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Sultanahmet hotel include Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern.

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 3 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Square - 5 min walk
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min walk
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk
  • Topkapi Palace - 16 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Seven Hills Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shadow Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Terrace Four Seasons Hotel Sultanahmet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Seafront Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Palatium Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Family-friendly Istanbul hotel in Sultanahmet with a winery
A winery is on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Istanbul hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1934
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Extra futon mattress (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Farsi, Russian, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8 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
  • Highchair
  • 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

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Extra futon (surcharge)
  • 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

The property is closed between 10 January and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for TRY 560 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Futon bed fee: TRY 350 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: TRY 560 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2022-34-0672

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

The Turkish Ministry of Tourism assigns an official classification for accommodation in Türkiye. This Hotel property is awarded the following classification: Special class.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

The closest beach to Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' is Florya Beach (16.5 km).

What makes Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' a romantic place to stay?

An attached winery, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'.

Does Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' serve breakfast?

Yeah, free self-service breakfast is on offer daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

No, Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House'?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Berk Guesthouse - 'Grandma's House' Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Desmond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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

4/10 Poor

Lissette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

sebiye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Waterloo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Chew, Sunnyvale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Timofey, sacramento

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks, it was nice to stay at your place. It really feels like Grandma's house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Zohre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Fariya

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rostislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice homey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay in Central Location
Yesim and Ahmut were very friendly and helpful. They joined us for a very robust breakfast and allowed us to store our bags. The rooms were very clean and as advertised. The only thing I wasn't expecting was the super hard beds, but it's in an amazing location and I highly recommend this personable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, cozy spot
Nice comfy, cozy place. Rooftop has a great view, the location is excellent, and the price is good. Breakfast was very nice, and the staff was very friendly and helpful with getting around. My only complaint is that the bathroom smelled a bit like sewage. which is oddly common in Turkish hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a 5 star hotel for its amenities, attention, location, and cleanliness. I felt at home and very safe. I have already recommended all my friends to stay here. Thank you so much. The only thing I didn't like were the stairs but it was the only room available. Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Myriah, Crowsnest Pass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were absolutely wonderful. I felt extremely welcomed and like I was one of the family. They rooms were simple, clean, and comfortable. The building was very secure and as a solo female traveller I felt very safe. The location can’t be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rajdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely host
Lovely host in a very good location. ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family feeling in The Heart of Old Istanbul
The owners are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met. They made me feel like family. I will go back to Istanbul just to meet them! Breakfast was great and the location of this hotel is the best in old Istanbul! I really enjoyed the party they had and the live band was fantastic! I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019