it is great place and i will come back again.location is great,walking distant of all important places in istanbul.also stuff are helpful,thay will help you with tips about everything,even better than tourist information biro :). we had great room,and it was warm water always,that is important for us. after one day i really felt like at home,thans to all there.I... More

The location is great its in the hart of the historical area, walking distant of Aia Sofia and Top kapi palace. The staff is more than helpful answering every question and giving tips about Istanbul, as for the prices of the rooms its very afordable, its a warm guest house even if you are traveling alone.

Ive stayed in many hostels istanbul or in other countries. And this was the worst one. I was itching during my stay. We had a private shower and toilet in our room i wish we wouldn't. It was really dirty and smelly. There were no window in the room. You can find really nice clean and friendly hostels in istanbul.... More

Mavi meaning dung in Swahili is living up to its name by being infested with bedbugs.I slept in my sleeping bag but got more that 10 bits in 3 hours on my arms since they were sticking out of my bag. When I woke up all itchy i shined my light on the madras above and could see the adult... More

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