Büyükada Anastasia Meziki History Mansion

Guests who stayed here loved

“Lovely people! Truly, this guesthouse treats you like family. We even chatted with other guests during mealtimes who added to our memories of this island. There was a delicious, filling Turkish breakfast each morning that we enjoyed on the front terrace. Our high-ceiling triple room was clean and spacious (with firmer mattresses, my back thanks you!) and with partial views of the sea which was a nice, unexpected treat. There are common areas inside and out where you can either sit inside and absorb the history of the house and its simple grandeur, or relax outside on a small balcony with endless views of the sea and the Asian side of Istanbul. The restaurant at the guesthouse is fantastic! It was some of the best food we had in our ten days in Istanbul. They were like home-cooked meals made by a family member who also happened to be an amazing chef. We regret not eating all of our meals there during the two days we spent there. You can wander around beautiful neighborhoods, you can rent bikes, or take buses to explore further afield. We decided to circumnavigate the island on foot which ended up being about 12 km. The southern half has no motorized traffic and is much less populated (we found ourselves visiting the island during the second biggest holiday of year, so it was crowded on the north end!). You can also take a small bus (one of many traversing most of the island) to the southernmost stop and then walk around the bottom half (Google Maps has great transit schedules to figure this all out). There are occasional cafés/restaurants to stop at along the way. If you want a little peace and quiet with a short walk into the busier part of the town, this is the place! Thank you, Özlem and İsmail, and for an unforgettable stay on Büyükada! Wish we could have stayed longer.”

Larissa · Jun 21, 2026