AMAZING PLACE!! We got a new family of friends in Istanbul!. Necla Guesthouse is the best place, hands down, that we have stayed in our 3 month trip. We very highly recommend it! We've used airbnb at least 12 times, and hotels the rest. We would choose Necla's Guesthouse over any of them!! Necla and her family are warm, kind, caring, and a lot of fun. The breakfast was included and it is fit for a king (olives, cheeses, breads, vegetables, eggs, meat, juice, tea, sweets, and more!). Everyday we could not move for a while after breakfast, jajaja... The bed was very comfy, the room was bright and airy, and everything is very clean. Location is perfect. 2 minute walk to the middle of main commercial street (Istiklal) that is a short walk to Taksim Square; very easy to get to historic sites in Sultanhmet, or anywhere else. Quiet and safe Turkish neighborhood still close to the action. Perfect!
The accommodations were excellent, but what really made our stay was Necla and her family. They treated us like family, yet respected our privacy when we needed it. We became good friends with them during our 6 days there and will stay in contact with them. We went to the local street market with Necla and shared some of amazing Turkish dinners with her and her family who were kind enough to invite us to join them! - She is an amazing cook! We really couldn't have asked for a better hostess, location, or arrangement. This is outstanding value and a genuine, highly positive and enjoyable Turkish hospitality experience. Book it now!