Discover Guest Houses in Istanbul: Your ideal stay awaits

Guest houses in Istanbul are known for their hospitality, with attentive hosts eager to share their local knowledge and recommendations. Whether you live in the heart of Sultanahmet where the iconic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque is present or in the alleys of Beyoglu, each guest house offers a glimpse into Istanbul’s identity.  

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

1. Tulip Guesthouse
2. Marmara guesthouse
3. Utarit hotel
4. Le Safran suite hotel
5. Hotel han
6. Yasmak comfort hotel
7. Ahmet Efendi Evi
8. Ararat hotel
9. Sirena’s suites
10. Nelly guesthouse
11. Gul sultan hotel
12. Benan apartment
13. Konut wooden house
14. Galata Life Istanbul
15. Emirhan guesthouse & suites
16. L’isola guesthouse
17. Vault of Istanbul
18. Taks – Inn suites
19. Sultan mansion
20. Wena hotel istanbul
21. Taksim home 
22. Naz wooden house Inn
23. Mimoza Guesthouse 
24. Ramos boutique hotel
25. Kumbaraci apartments & suites

1. Tulip Guesthouse

Situated in a quiet neighbourhood of Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet district, this family-run guesthouse offers rooms with free WiFi. The Aya Sofya Mosque is just a 5-minute walk away.

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at a surcharge
2. Breakfast is included in higher room rates 
3. Free wifi
4. Pets are not allowed
5. The nearest Istanbul Gocken airport is 28 km away. 
6. 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

Guesthouse 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 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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Breakfast included
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
5. The minimum age for check-in is 18
6. Pets are not allowed 
7. 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

Utarit Hotel provides accommodation conveniently established in the centre of Istanbul, within a short distance of Istiklal Street, Taksim Square and Taksim Metro Station and one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul. 

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
5. The minimum age for check-in is 18
6. Pets are not allowed 
7. 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

Le Safran suite hotel is Centrally located in Istanbul’s historic Sultanahmet area, this 130-year-old wooden Ottoman residence offers suites with a separate bedroom and a living room and one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul. 

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Breakfast included
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

Located in Istanbul’s Sultanahmet district, this hotel offers free Wi-Fi and rooms with air conditioning. The Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque are a 3-minute walk away which are the Top Photography spots in Istanbul. 

The rooms at Hotel Han are brightly decorated with colourful bedspreads and pillows. Each one has a minibar and a private bathroom.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

The rooms of Yasmak are decorated in soft colours to create a peaceful setting. A flat-screen TV, minibar and safety deposit box are standard in all rooms. Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern are both 500 metres from the hotel. Gulhane Tram Stop is just 80 metres away. 

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Breakfast included
4. Indoor swimming pool
5. Spa and fitness centre
6. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
7. Pets are not allowed 
8. 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 is a 15-minute walk to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace and is 700 metres away from the Blue Mosque. Each room has simple, yet modern furniture and has a private balcony. All rooms have a TV with multilingual cable channels, a work desk and a well-stocked minibar and one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul.

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Breakfast is included in higher room rates 
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

Ararat Hotel is an intimate boutique Guest house in Istanbul directly across the street from Istanbul’s Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square.  It offers wooden interiors, free WiFi and a bar with a terrace. 

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Breakfast included
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
5. Pets are not allowed
6. 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

Sirena’s Suites, one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul offers a terrace with views of the sea and city, the rooms feature air conditioning, a seating area, a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchen. 

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. 

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. Pets are not allowed
5. The minimum age for check-in is 19
6. 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

Located only a 5-minute walk from the lively Istiklal Avenue, Nelly Guest Houses in Istanbul offers rooms with parquet floors, the rooms of Nelly Guesthouse include a desk, a safe box and a wardrobe. Some rooms come with a shared bathroom with a toilet.

1. Free wifi
2. Laundry service available
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
4. Pets are not allowed
5. 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

Gul Sultan Hotel, a restored private house is situated less than a 5-minute walk from Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. The hotel’s summer terrace features views of the Sea of Marmara.

1. Free Airport shuttle service  
2. Free wifi 
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
4. Pets are not allowed 
5. 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

Benan Apartment Offering a terrace and city view is 700 metres from Istiklal Street and within 1.1 km of the city centre. 

1. Free wifi 
2. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
3. Pets are not allowed
4. Minimum age of check-in is 18 
5. 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

Konut Wooden House is located in the heart of the historic Sultanahmet district, only 250 metres from the Blue Mosque and 500 metres from Hagia Sophia. The hotel offers soundproofed rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi and is one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. Pets are not allowed
5. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
6. 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

Galata Life Istanbul is situated in a historic area in Galata, just next to the Galata Tower across the Golden Horn from the Sultanahmet district. It offers air-conditioned rooms and there is free Wi-Fi in the public areas.

1. Free wifi
2. Pets are not allowed
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
4. 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

Emirhan Suites is a recently renovated that offers soundproof rooms. The property offers city and quiet street views and is 800 metres from Blue Mosque. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. Breakfast is available at an additional cost
5. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 29 km away
6. The minimum age of check-in is 18 
7. Pets are not allowed 
8. 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

Located a 5-minute walk from Heybeliada Port, L’isola Guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony or private terrace. It features free WiFi a 24-hour front desk and one of the best Guest houses in Istanbul.

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.

1. Free wifi
2. Breakfast is available at a higher room rate
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 16 km away
4. Pets are not allowed 
5. The minimum age for check-in is 18
6. 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

Vault of Istanbul provides accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 8.5 km from the Halic Congress Center. It is set 8.8 km from Suleymaniye Mosque and features full-day security. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests.

1. Free wifi
2. Laundry service available
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 37 km away
4. Pets are allowed on request
5. Check-in and check-out anytime

• Location: Bayrampasa, Istanbul, Turkey
• Rating: 9.4/10
• Tariff: 3028/ night onwards including taxes

18. Taks – Inn Suites

Located within 600 metres of Istiklal Street and 1.3 km of Istanbul Congress Center in the centre of Istanbul, Taks-Inn Suites provides accommodation with free WiFi and a kitchen. 

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. 

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

Sultan Mansion was built in a 200-year-old building, and renovated in 2013,  Sultan Mansion is located in the Historic Peninsula of Istanbul. 

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.

1. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
2. Free wifi
3. Laundry service available
4. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

Offering a garden and sea view, Wena Hotel Istanbul is located in Istanbul, 1.6 km from Blue Mosque and 1.6 km from Basilica Cistern. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

1. Free wifi
2. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 37 km away
3. Pets are not allowed 
4. 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

Taksim home, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in Istanbul, 400 metres from Istiklal Street, 2 km from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, as well as 2.2 km from Istanbul Congress Center. The property has city and quiet street views and is 700 metres from Taksim Metro Station. The property is 600 metres from Taksim Square and within 1.4 km of the city centre.

1. Free wifi
2. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 30 km away
3. Pets are allowed 
4. 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

The Naz Wooden House is a small rustic hotel decorated with rustic furniture and Turkish handicrafts. It’s a short walk from the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. All of the Wooden House’s rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, cable TV, and a minibar. The Wooden House is just 400 metres from Cankurtaran station.

1. Breakfast is included at higher room rates
2. Free wifi
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
4. The minimum age for check-in is 18
5. Pets are not allowed 
6. 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

Kumbaraci Apartments & Suites is located within a 4-minute walking distance from lively Istiklal Avenue, which houses many cafés, restaurants, art galleries and malls. All rooms come with a modern and bright décor. 

1. The nearest airport Istanbul Ataturk is 18.5 km away
2. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
3. Free wifi
4. Pets are allowed on request 
5. The minimum age for check-in is 18
6. 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

The recently renovated Mimoza Guesthouse features accommodation 7.4 km from Maiden’s Tower and 12 km from Blue Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house has family rooms.

1. Free wifi
2. Laundry service available
3. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 23 km away
4. Pets are not allowed 
5. Minimum age of check-in is 18
6. 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

Ramos Boutique Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated accommodation offering allergy-free rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

1. Free wifi
2. Airport shuttle service is available at an additional charge
3. Laundry service available
4. Breakfast available 
5. The nearest airport Istanbul Sahiba Gocken Airport is 28 km away
6. Pets are not allowed
7. Check-in at 3 PM and check-out at noon

• Location: Fatih, Istanbul
• Rating: 8/10
• Tariff: 5367 / night onwards including taxes