Reviews of Mavi Onur

02 November 2011 vahid would recommend this property

Liked: security and friendly staff

Disliked: stair ways a little bit small and dingy

14 October 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: The property was in a perfect location in Istanbul and the manager and his staff were so friendly.

Disliked: Nothing.

24 September 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: I am very happy that I stayed in Mavi Onur. The staff is very friendly and they do their best for your comfort and content.

Disliked: Nothing

08 August 2011 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Nice commfortable place.

Disliked: I can not think of anything specifically.

16 October 2010

Liked: The owner was really friendly and helpful in both helping us with finding the landmarks and letting us use his cell phone when we needed to contact a friend in Istanbul. He let us borrow his umbrellas when it was raining and offered to keep our luggage after we left the room since our train back home was in the evening.

Disliked: Really dirty and miserable looking place with tiny cubicle for a room which smells unbelievable awful, no wardrobe, no light bulbs in the night lamps, battered doors and windows, meager breakfast, not too close to the tram line which is the main transportation artery in the city.

13 October 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very friendly and helpful staff and great central location

Disliked: Its an old building but generally good for the price

01 October 2010 Wan Nurazlina would recommend this property

Liked: The owner and the staff are very friendly

Disliked: Wan Nurazlina left no negative feedback.

30 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very nice and helpful stuff. Breakfast on the terrace.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

29 September 2010 David would recommend this property

Liked: I would warmly recommend this guesthouse to anyone who values good old-fashioned hospitality over unnecessary luxuries. The friendly manager cant do enough to help you and is always ready with suggestions of things to do. The breakfast is perfectly OK; the location is hard to beat. Good value for money, too.

Disliked: Nothıng to dislike.

26 September 2010

Liked: the location was great and the staff were friendly,

Disliked: where do I start!! No one over 50 should attempt to stay here, noted on the web, however it really is a dangerous staircase. First nite the blankets provided were wet, second nite they were dirty and unusable the place is generally dirty, especially the bathrooms with its really moldy curtains and bad plumbing, breakfast poor, no fault on the "breakfast lady". For slightly more money you can stay in a 3 star hotel, which we did.

18 September 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Central location, friendly atmosphere,breakfast on the rooftop terrace with a fantastic view over the water. Walking distance to everything.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

25 August 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Ilker and the other guys are very friendly indeed! Besides, they assist you whatever you need!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

16 July 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Fantastic location, super helpful and friendly staff, great free breakfast on rooftop with view of sea. Hairdryer in room, towels povided, free wifi.

Disliked: The only things we disliked were the steep steep stairway and the bathroom smelled and could have used renovation.

06 July 2010 vinicius would recommend this property

Liked: Ilker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks for your hospitality and help. We, Vini and Carol, miss you and the lady from the breakfast.

Disliked: Change the carpet from terrace, but the coloured lights on the ceiling are great.

11 May 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: friendly manager and staff, good location

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

11 April 2010

Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

07 April 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: we stayed there for 5 nights, an we were suprised about what we got for a price like that. the best thing over there was the staff, very nice and very helpful, a typical turkish breakfast while being able to watch the bosporus and a location quite near to the main sights. we really enjoyed over there, thanks for nice holidays!

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

04 April 2010 Marilyn L would recommend this property

Liked: The staff were very friendly and helpful. They arranged for us to visit a Turkish bath and gave excellent directions for other tourist sites. The room was very warm and clean. The bathroom was a little small but doable. The staircase is narrow and steep so, if you have a large suitcase, you will fnd it difficult to get up the them.

Disliked: Marilyn L left no negative feedback.

07 March 2010 Fredericus would recommend this property

Liked: In February 2010 we've stayed 5 nights at Mavi Onur and we really enjoyed our stay there. Mavi Onur is great value for your money:The guesthouse is located near all main attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Cisterne, Topkapi and the Grand Bazaar. Also public transport, good restaurants and shops are just a few blocs away.From the roof terrace of Mavi Onur you can see the Blue Mosque and the Marmaris sea, which is just accross the road.A good breakfast is even included in the price.The owner is very friendly and helpful!We certainly can recommend Mavi Onur to other visitors coming to Istanbul!Fredericus (Frits) and Astrid from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Disliked: Fredericus left no negative feedback.

22 February 2010 Dorian would recommend this property

Liked: Very Friendly Staff, good location, nice terace!!

Disliked: Dorian left no negative feedback.

11 January 2010 Customer would recommend this property

Liked: Very nice and easy going hostel in a ceter of the Sultanhamet, 50m from Marmara sea. Terrace has a view at Marmara sea, also simple breakfast is served there. People can hang out and talk/drink on the terrace and use free WiFi internet.Room are small but clean but moisture can be a problem. Host will explain everything you ask him, and he is really friendly. Also he can arrange almost any trip/sightseeing you want.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

09 December 2009 Miranda would recommend this property

Liked: Mavi Onur was a great place to stay at during our time in Istanbul. We even extended 4 extra days at the Guesthouse. The people running the guesthouse were incredibly warm and helpful. They gave us great directions around town and never lead us astray. All their recommendations were right on target and we felt like we got a true Istanbul experience, beyond what a normal tourist would have. Mavi Onur Guesthouse is more like your home away from home and is highly recommended by 3 Peace Corps Volunteers.

Disliked: Miranda left no negative feedback.

02 December 2009

Liked: The rooms are big but that's all. It's not clean, the bed and the linen are to old and your breakfast is minimal. There are loads of other places in the historical center of istanbul that offer way better value for a comparable price

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.

26 November 2009 Kostiantyn would recommend this property

Liked: Hearty place, understanding warm-hearted host.You'll really feel what is true turkish hospitality. Nice terrace with view to the mosque and Bosphorus. Breakfast (unfortunately vegetarian). The owner/host doesn't speak English very well, but he is so cheerful and open - that there is no need in language to communicate. Here you are not a consumer - you are the guest. First we booked one night here only, bun then decided to stay here longer since its very welcome place. When we came 3 instead of two we even got a sufficient discount for the third person. At the same time I had to remind that partially I paid already as a deposit - be aware of that if you wish, but very likely you won't mind yourself to live something as tips, since you'll like the host indeed.Not that easy to find the place first time when you arrive, so better print a map in advance, at the same time you 'll easily find somebody to show you the road. Suuming up - if you wish to feel yourself not in the hostel, but as a guest in the home of your turkish friend please come - very good cultural experience and atmosphere (btw - free Internet in the lobby - I was able to use for few hours, no problem). To iimerse into Turkey it's very good place. Surely the most hearty hostel all over the world I have ever been.

Disliked: Kostiantyn left no negative feedback.

11 November 2009

Liked: Die Dachterrasse. Aber eben: ich würde die Unterkunft keineswegs weiterempfehlen.

Disliked: Customer left no negative feedback.