Cheap and basic accomodation in central location, walking distance to essentially all sights and places of interest in Istanbul. Breakfast is boiled egg, tomato and cucumber + bread, served till 12 so if youre lazy getting up you wont go hungry. Staff are very friendly and helpful, which is always a welcome releif. Only thing: in 24bed dorm (and possibly... More

We arrived half 5 Friday morning, Mavi guesthouse is literally 3 minutes walk from the Blue Mosque and Tokapi Palace, Yusof stored our luggage as check in is at 11am, gave us a run down of the does and dont's as well as transport info with a great map. After a days sightseeing to come home to a clean ablutions,... More

Mavi guesthouse is truly most amaizing place i ever stayed. Very helpfull & friendly staff and great location makes me wanna come back there over and over again. I stayed there 6 days but for sure i'm coming back. I <3 Istanbul and Mavi Guesthouse. One more thing.. BIG THANKS to ALI.. he orginized best Pub Crawling ever.. we would... More

Perfect place to stay ! Mostly because of the atmosphere. Everybody is helpful, nice and cheerful. After one day you can feel yourself at home. There is also a Pub Crawl organised by the owner ! Great experience. First of all its very safe as Ali is taking care of everybody and places he takes people are very nice. Everybody... More

I spent in the Mavi gesthouse 5 nights. The atmosphere was awesome, very friendly and helpful staff make that I felt there like at home. The owner Ali took us on a pub crawl ( they organize it probably 2 times a week). I like the location, from the roof terrace is a lovely views of the Aya Sofia and... More

It's a great place for the price. The owner- Ali is friendly and the location is amazing (just a block from the Aya Sofia and Topkapi palace). The staff is always nice and helpful. They try their best to help you. I came there to spend just 2 days but I stayed for more than 1 week. A lovely place,... More

This is a place you can hate and love! I stayed there for tree nights with two friends. The location is the best! You are walking distance from the Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Blue Mosque and right in front of the Topkapi Palace!! The staff is nice and helpful, Keilly and Ali made us feel at home The... More

I travelled through Turkey and slept in many Ho(s)tels but The Mavi Guesthouse is a special place to be - very nice working staff, a helpful owner and a special atmosphere. We cooked, laughed and ate together like in a big family. Up to my mind this magic atmosphere is more important than clean bathrooms and new, modern establishment.

We had a great time staying here. The staff and owner, Ali, are the best. They made everyone feel like one big family. Everyone has breakfast together, cooked dinner in the evenings, even learned to play backgammon. The location is perfect, the view is amazing. You dont even have to leave the neighborhood to see most everything. Ali can plan... More