Featuring a rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guest house offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi just 656 feet away from Aya Sofia Mosque. All air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with oriental details and feature private private 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 Guest house can assist guests with planning their stay in Istanbul. It can also arrange transportation to nearby places of interest. Guest house 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 328 feet from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Located in the real heart of Istanbul, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Halal, Buffet


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Carla
United States United States
Great location, excellent breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Ahmad
Oman Oman
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere with genuinely friendly staff who are always ready to help. I’d especially like to thank Mansour for his kindness and professionalism, as well as Ahmad for being so pleasant and attentive. The entire team truly made...
Carla
United States United States
Charming guesthouse, welcoming staff, great rooftop terrace, diverse breakfast, small, comfortable rooms, full of character. Worth it to pay extra for room with view of Strait! Great location.
Ayse
United States United States
Very kind and helpful staff Super clean, beautiful views of the sea on terrace, Very good buffet breakfast with the terrace sea view, 5 star hotel bedding Excellent location
Kate
Canada Canada
Incredible breakfast buffet served on a rooftop terrace with remarkable views. Staff is friendly and available and the rooms are comfortable and clean with only a few minutes walk to main sights.
Edward
United States United States
Excellent breakfast. Excellent location. Comfortable lodging.
Luciana
Denmark Denmark
We really enjoyed our stay at Marmara. The place was clean and comfortable, and having breakfast with the beautiful terrace views was such a highlight. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay 🙏
Nancy
United States United States
Loved the vast array of Greek food for breakfast on the upper terrace with great view of the Bospherous. 24 hr helpful staff. Comfortable room & bed with mini frig. Convenient location near tram, Palace, Blue Mosque, etc. Housecleaning...
Aimee
United States United States
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!...
Elizabeth
United States United States
The people, the breakfasts, the location, the hot water and the water pressure. The owner,Elif. Aman, the view. The cats outside. everything.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 486 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Marmara Guesthouse is small authentic charming house in Istanbul run by a Turkish family. It is located in the heart of the open air museum area of Istanbul which is located in the historic Sultanahmet area. It is only a few minutes walking distance from the most important Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of Istanbul, such as: St. Sophia (3 minutes walk), Blue Mosque (3 minutes walk), Topkapi Palace (3 minutes walk), Hippodrome (4 minutes walk), Basilica Cistern (4 minutes walk) and no more than 15 minutes from the Grand Bazaar and no more than 20 minutes from the Spice Bazaar. Furthermore, there are many cafes & restaurants serving traditional meals, shops of authentic goods, and entertainment places in the hotels district. We are surrounded with full of life but located on a very quiet and charming street.

Neighborhood info

Discover the best top things to do in Istanbul in Sultanahmet where Marmara Guesthouse is located. Sultanahmet is the heart of historic Old Istanbul, what 19th-century travelers used to call "Stamboul." This is where you'll find Topkapi Palace, Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia), the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii), the Byzantine Hippodrome, Serpentine Column, German Fountain, Yerebatan Saray (Sunken Palace Cistern), the Istanbul Archeological Museums, Great Palace Mosaic Museum, and Gulhane Park (Rosehouse Park), İstanbul Museum of the History of Science & Technology in Islam, Sultanahmet Square, Fountain of Ahmet III, Arasta Bazaar, The Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Soğukçeşme Sokak. Marmara Guesthouse is your best base for sightseeing in Istanbul. Luckily for our visitors, the district of Sultanahmet (sool-tahn-ah-MEHT, named for Sultan Ahmet I, builder of the Blue Mosque) also has a number of serviceable restaurants and dozens of good stores in all price ranges. We are just 5 minutes away by walk from Marmara Sea. We have lovely rooftop terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, Marmara Sea, and The Asian Side makes you relaxed while having a cup of tea or coffee which is available all day for free.

Languages Spoken

English,Turkish

Area info

Amenities of Marmara Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Heating
  • Laundry
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

House rules

Marmara Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 2021-34-1179

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