The initial welcome I received at 3 or 4am was a little rough but once it all got sorted, the rest of the stay was really nice! Elif and her brother Yagmur are great! They were not there when I arrived but they made the rest of the stay well worth it! Marmara Guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay. They have this really nice Turkish style breakfast every morning located on their rooftop with views of the Bosphorous! There are plenty of restaurants around and it's in a neighborhood where you can walk to many (Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet/Blue Mosque) sites. All breathtakingly beautiful. The service at the GH is really well organized and the staff are exceptionally kind. They are willing and able to direct you to anywhere you want to go, and they provide shuttle service to and from the airports (both Asian and European sides) at minimal cost! Super convenient and thoughtful of them!

I had finally gotten a chance to speak with Elif in person, and she's lovely! Her brother Yagmur, is also very kind and has the best presence. Makes you feel good!

This is a family business and I personally really enjoy supporting family businesses. Marmara GH has been operational since 25 years ago and it's just a really warm, inviting place.

I wish nothing but good blessings to Marmara GH!