Nothing

Good location near sightseeing area.

Stayed in May 2024

Some time needed to walk to the city Center

Very friendly owner who allowed me to enter the room even before check-in time. Good connection to public transportation.

Stayed in May 2024

There was no elevator but it is ok if you don't mind a little workout, but the hotel manager helped us carry our suitcases to the top floor so it is ok. The room wasn't cleaned daily and towels are not replaced daily but if you ask them, they will give you new ones.

The staff is super friendly. Breakfast was decent and the room was spacious.

Stayed in April 2024

They could provide milk for coffee & tea for international guests.

The staff genuinely take good care of the guest needs. Our clothes were folded by the housekeeping staff. Room made up & cleaned daily.

Stayed in May 2024

Noise from outside

Nice and kind people work there

Stayed in April 2024

No elevator

The location and the staff. The Hamam across the street

Stayed in March 2024

The location was great, 5 minutes walk to train station, 15 minutes to Agora. Room was cleaned everyday. Everyone was very hospitable.

Stayed in March 2024

Hotel is safe and isolated from the street however it is in a rough area. It benefits from a guest lift but I am not sure if it is feasible as it is an old building.

This small hotel is truly family run and had a warm welcome for all guests not only for myself. It was sufficient in most aspects. The most things I liked about were the quality of the mattress, room and bathroom size, good sized wardrobe room telephone, complimentary toiletries, TV, Wi-Fi, digital door key, large dressing table, good lighting, chair, suitcase stand, good breakfast, all-day long freshly brewed Turkish black tea, and coffee, privacy, and more. Not sure if my bed was double or king size. It was firm, healthy, comfortable with clean sheet, quilt, pillows and pillow cases. The room was a good size. Bathroom and shower was wide enough with good pressurised hot water. Heating was good. Towels and bedding changed regularly. Small housekeeping team work extremely hard and they are friendly. Laundry is cleaned and returned on the same day for a reasonable fee. The manager-receptionist Mr Cemal is a very friendly, experienced, knowledgeable professional who can help find solutions for any problems that the guests might face.

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast should have some variety. It's the same pude, 2 cheese, olives, tomato and cucumbers daily😞

Location is very close to Basmane metro station. There's a local market in the next lane. Very reasonably priced n good fresh fruit and vegetables. Restaurant are round the corner

Stayed in November 2023

The lack of an elevator posed significant challenges. The absence of an elevator to the reception area and guest rooms made it inconvenient, particularly for guests with heavy luggage. The manager's solo efforts to carry luggage up the stairs highlighted the accessibility issues, presenting a notable drawback to the overall experience at Merkez Otel. Addressing these challenges could greatly enhance the stay for future guests.

My stay at Merkez Otel had its ups and downs. On the positive side, the room exceeded expectations with its cozy ambiance, spacious layout, good lighting, and well-maintained washroom. The pleasant surprises in the room certainly contributed to a comfortable stay.

Stayed in November 2023

Location is excellent, near the train station and metro, within the central area. Good food options nearby, close to the markets and only a short walk to the coast. Helpful friendly staff, comfortable room. Amazing value for money.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything was good.

Staff was lovely very kind and helpful 😊

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing really.

Great location, very comfortable room, slept very well.

Stayed in October 2023

Google map takes you to the back of the hotel which is an alley and weird place. That gave me shock for a minute. The employees donot speak English, which creates a little issue but they use google translate.

The hotel host were really nice gentlemen. The room was big and clean. The location is good, near to bus and metro. The breakfast was nice, free water and tea.

Stayed in September 2023

The number of steps.

The staff were very nice .

Stayed in September 2023

My room was in the third floor and has a door giving access to a terrace where the laundry is done. It was a bit windy and something was banging outside so I couldn’t sleep 😞

Well located near Izmir train station , clean. Staff was friendly.

Stayed in September 2023

great location, close to city center. The room had everything we needed, it was modest but good enough for the price. Friendly stuff, very helpful :) breakfast was okay, nothing extraordinary but good. The room is very close to a mosque, so for light sleepers I recommend either closing the window or getting earplugs.

Stayed in August 2023

The location is very close to a train station. However, the neighborhood doesn't look nice and, according to locals, is not very safe. The hotel is very old and not very well maintained. In the first room, which I got there was a broken light in the bath and a broken flush in the toilet. However, the room was changed without issues

Very nice host, warm and welcoming. Although the old man didn't speak English, we communicated with translator and it was totally OK. Very clean rooms (even unexpectedly after what you see in corridors)

Stayed in July 2023

If you arrive by car, speak with them beforehand and go directly to the car park they have an agreement,

Staff was very nice and helpful, try communicated very efficiently with google translator. Room big and very clean. Best bed we had in turkey so far

Stayed in July 2023

Staff very friendly Good location to amenities

Stayed in July 2023

There were a few mold spots in the bathroom; however, if you've been living long enough in Turkey, you would know how common those things are.

If you are simply looking for a place to black out after hours and hours of walking, sightseeing, visiting museums, etc., it is a great choice. The staff is VERY friendly, and the rooms are clean with air-conditioners. There is free tea & coffee available 24/7. The location is convenient, with a train station to go to Ephesus, a metro line, and two small grocery stores underneath. It is also close to the old market area, and it takes about 10-15 minutes to walk to the ferry that goes to the other side of the bay.

Stayed in July 2023

my room was facing the street and it was rather noisy, had to sleep with the earplugs.

very clean, comfortable beds, helpful staff, good location.

Stayed in June 2023

No elevator.

Excellent location and very friendly staff. 👌

Stayed in May 2023

The stuffs in the room like bed and towels were clean but the walls and the floor were not completely. Staffs were warm, and they treated me friendly, and also they use an application to translate their sentences to your language.

Stayed in May 2023