our stay with Murat at "Grey House" was beyond expectations in every way !
first let's start with the few negative things (most of which were no fault to the hotel or Murat )
1. the building is right on the corner of the main road which is a great convenience for shops and for traveling to tourist attractions ! but when you have a two year old like we do it is very loud .
2. the building is a bit older and not sealed very well so it can be a bit cold in the colder months (but their is an air conditioner and heater and Murat provided us even with am extra floor heater )
and that's about it ....
now let's get on to the good stuff
there are an amazing assortment of conveniences for anyone who isn't traveling with s very small child .
the area is surrounded by some amazing restaurants that are always allove with music and dancing and bustling with culture !
the hotel is also surrounded by amazingly convenient grocery stores and markets like migros jet, sok, and BIM, it's very easy to get anything you might need . we even bought a hot water kettle and an electric stove that we are leaving in the hotel for future visitors in case you are staying for a longer time like us .
Murat was amazing host and helped us on so many occasions I could write a whole review about him and his colleague Ibrahim alone ! they treated my daughter like their own often playing with her and brining her the occasional toy to play with - they even helped bring us to the hospital and speak with the doctorswhen she had a fever .
in short the people taking care of grey house - its location and proximity to some amazing sights such as the nearby cistern and blue mosque - Sophia - and gulhane park , the location next to some amazing shops and the relatively cheap price considering all of this
Grey House is a must visit.