Many places to visit in Istanbul are located extremely close to each other and easily accessible from some guesthouses. Guest houses in Istanbul range from family-run establishments to Stylish boutique accommodations, each offering its distinct ambience and character.
Many houses are in historic buildings, adding to the appeal of staying in this city.
Submerge yourself in Turkish culture by staying in a guesthouse, where you will have the opportunity to connect with locals and experience Istanbul like a true insider. With their welcoming atmosphere and authenticity, guest houses offer a memorable and enriching accommodation option for travellers looking for a more authentic Istanbul experience. From the moment you arrive, you will be swept away by the magic of this beautiful city with our Turkey tour packages.
The top 25 Guest houses in Istanbul are
- Tulip Guesthouse
- Marmara guesthouse
- Utarit hotel
- Le Safran suite hotel
- Hotel han
- Yasmak comfort hotel
- Ahmet Efendi Evi
- Ararat hotel
- Sirena’s suites
- Nelly guesthouse
- Gul sultan hotel
- Benan apartment
- Konut wooden house
- Galata Life Istanbul
- Emirhan guesthouse & suites
- L’isola guesthouse
- Vault of Istanbul
- Taks – Inn suites
- Sultan mansion
- Wena hotel istanbul
- Taksim home
- Naz wooden house Inn
- Mimoza Guesthouse
- Ramos boutique hotel
- Kumbaraci apartments & suites
1. Tulip Guesthouse
The rooms of Tulip Guesthouse feature simple, colourful decorations. Some rooms feature private en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer. Each has wooden floors and air conditioning. This Guesthouses in Istanbul is just 200 metres from the Cankurtaran Railway Station and Sultanahmet Square is a mere 5-minute walk away.
- Airport shuttle service is available at a surcharge
- Breakfast is included in higher room rates
- Free wifi
- Pets are not allowed
- The nearest Istanbul Gocken airport is 28 km away.
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 10:30 AM
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.9/10
- Tariff: 8461/ night onwards including taxes
2. Marmara Guesthouse
Cankurtaran Train Station is just 100 metres from the hotel. All air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated with oriental details and feature private en suite bathrooms with a hairdryer.
A rooftop terrace with excellent views of the Sea of Marmara, this guesthouse offers rooms with wooden floors and free Wi-Fi and is just 200 metres away from Aya Sofia Mosque.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Breakfast included
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 1 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 9.1/10
- Tariff: 9184/ night including taxes
3. Utarit Hotel
It is located 1.7 km from the Istanbul Congress Center and offers luggage storage space. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. A minimarket is available at the guest house.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 7.7/10
- Tariff: 4008/ night onwards including taxes
4. Le Safran Suite Hotel
It has free WiFi and a daily housekeeping service. Historic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, Islamic Art of Museum and Grand Bazaar are all within walking distance which are popular things to do in Istanbul spot.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Breakfast included
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Rating: 8/10
- Tariff: 4987/ night onwards including taxes
5. Hotel Han
The rooms at Hotel Han are brightly decorated with colourful bedspreads and pillows. Each one has a minibar and a private bathroom.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11:30 AM
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.2/10
- Tariff: 3206/ night onwards including taxes
6. Yasmak Comfort Hotel
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Breakfast included
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and fitness centre
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 12 PM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.4/10
- Tariff: 8206/ night onwards including taxes
7. Ahmet Efendi Evi
Ahmet Efendi Evi‘s attentive staff can organise day tours to popular attractions and also provide ticket assistance. Car rentals can be arranged at the front desk.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Breakfast is included in higher room rates
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.9/10
- Tariff: 8025/ night onwards including taxes
8. Ararat Hotel
All the guest rooms of homestay Ararat are individually designed and decorated with Byzantine-inspired murals. Some have views of the Blue Mosque or the Marmara Sea.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Breakfast included
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.7/10
- Tariff: 13,107/ night onwards including taxes
9. Sirena’s Suites
A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a kettle. The rooms offer a private bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Popular points of interest include Taksim Metro Station, Taksim Square and Dolmabahce Clock Tower.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- Pets are not allowed
- The minimum age for check-in is 19
- Flexible check-in and check-out at 12 PM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.8/ 10
- Tariff: 14,691/ night including taxes
10. Nelly Guesthouse
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- check-in after 2 PM and check-out at 12 PM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 9.1/ 10
- Tariff: 5076/ night including taxes
11. Gul Sultan Hotel
- Free Airport shuttle service
- Free wifi
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.7/ 10
- Tariff: 6546/ night including taxes
12. Benan Apartment
- Free wifi
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Minimum age of check-in is 18
- Check-in from 1 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 7.9/ 10
- Tariff: 3847/ night including taxes
13. Konut Wooden House
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- Pets are not allowed
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- check-in from 4:30 PM and check-out anytime.
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 7/ 10
- Tariff: 3198 / night including taxes
14. Galata Life Istanbul
- Free wifi
- Pets are not allowed
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at noon
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 8.3/ 10
- Tariff: 4609 / night onwards including taxes
15. Emirhan Guesthouse and Suites
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- Breakfast is available at an additional cost
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
- The minimum age of check-in is 18
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Rating: 9.2/10
- Tariff: 11,977/ night onwards including taxes
16. L’isola Guesthouse
The L’isola offers rooms decorated with bright, warm colours. All have wooden floors and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy hikes through the pine wood surrounding Adalar or relax at the beach by the Marmara Sea. The tour desk can provide information about local excursions.
- Free wifi
- Breakfast is available at a higher room rate
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 16 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Check-in from 2:30 PM and check-out at noon
- Location: Heybeliada, Istanbul, Turkey
- Rating: 9.8/10
- Tariff: 8794/ night onwards including taxes
17. Vault of Istanbul
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 37 km away
- Pets are allowed on request
- Check-in and check-out anytime
- Location: Bayrampasa, Istanbul, Turkey
- Rating: 9.4/10
- Tariff: 3028/ night onwards including taxes
18. Taks – Inn Suites
This recently renovated guest house in Istanbul is located 600 metres from Taksim Square and 700 metres from Taksim Metro Station. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 9.2/10
- Tariff: 7294 / night onwards including taxes
19. Sultan Mansion
There are a lot of historical sites like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque in the surrounding area which is some of the popular Places to visit in Turkey.
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in at 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 7/10
- Tariff: 4061 / night onwards including taxes
20. Wena Hotel Istanbul
- Free wifi
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 37 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in after 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 9/10
- Tariff: 6441 / night onwards including taxes
21. Taksim Home
- Free wifi
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
- Pets are allowed
- Check-in at 1 PM and check-out at 12 PM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 9.1/10
- Tariff: 7962 / night onwards including taxes
22. Naz Wooden House Inn
- Breakfast is included at higher room rates
- Free wifi
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in from 1 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Rating: 6.9/10
- Tariff: 6241/ night onwards including taxes
23. Kumbaraci Apartments and Suites
- The nearest airport Istanbul Ataturk is 18.5 km away
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Free wifi
- Pets are allowed on request
- The minimum age for check-in is 18
- Check-in from 2 PM and check-out at 11 AM
- Location: Beyoglu, Istanbul
- Rating: 7.4/10
- Tariff: 5528/ night onwards including taxes
24. Mimoza Guesthouse
- Free wifi
- Laundry service available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 23 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Minimum age of check-in is 18
- Check-in at 3 PM and check-out at noon
- Location: Kadikoy, Istanbul
- Rating: 9/10
- Tariff: 5009 / night onwards including taxes
25. Ramos Boutique Hotel
- Free wifi
- Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
- Laundry service available
- Breakfast available
- The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
- Pets are not allowed
- Check-in at 3 PM and check-out at noon
- Location: Fatih, Istanbul
- Rating: 8/10
- Tariff: 5367 / night onwards including taxes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a guest house and why should I consider it for my Istanbul trip?
The guest house is typically a smaller, more intimate accommodation option compared to a hotel, often operated by a family or local host. In Istanbul, guesthouses can provide a more personalised experience, often featuring unique decor, local charm and an Opportunity to interact closely with the host.
What price range can I expect for guest houses in Istanbul?
The price range for guest houses in Istanbul can vary depending on location, amenities and season. Price ranges from 3000 INR to 15000 INR.
Can I expect to have my meals included at the guest house?
Meals are not typically a part of guesthouse stays, but some guest houses may offer breakfast as a part of the accommodation package. This varies by property, so it’s best to check the specific details when booking.
What are the advantages of staying in a guest house compared to a hotel in Istanbul?
The advantages of staying in a guesthouse in Istanbul include a more personalised experience with a local host who can offer recommendations and insights into the city, potentially lower cost compared to hotels.
How do I find and book a guest houses in Istanbul?
To find and book a guest house in Istanbul, you can use online platforms.