Meymune Valide Konağı

I’m really happy with my stay at Meymune Valide Konağı—this place exceeded all my expectations. Keep in mind that Safranbolu is a small city, so I didn’t expect top-tier service or facilities. But this hotel is truly beyond expectations. It’s a beautifully restored Ottoman mansion, originally built in the 1700s and brought back to life in 2018, then opened in 2019. The moment I stepped in, I felt like I was transported back to the Ottoman era—it’s incredibly aesthetic and full of character. My room was spacious, tastefully decorated, and warm. The heater and hot water worked perfectly, and I appreciated that there was a separate heater in the bathroom, since it gets really cold at night and in the early morning. The breakfast was chef’s kiss! They served homemade peach and strawberry jams from their own garden, and the strawberry jam was especially delicious. They also provided an omelette, fries, and other items—I ate everything and felt so satisfied. Since this is a historic Ottoman house, there’s no lift—which is understandable given the age of the building. But in my case, Mr. Abdulkerim kindly helped carry my luggage to the room, which I really appreciated. He was also incredibly helpful in giving me information about the city and tourist spots, even though we only communicated via Google Translate. Truly a kind and thoughtful host. Everyone here was so warm and welcoming. Just a small note: they don’t provide complimentary mineral water, but you can easily buy it at the reception if needed. If you’re visiting Safranbolu and want a unique, cozy, and memorable experience—this is the place. Highly recommended!

Hotel is in a renovated mansion dating back to the Ottoman period. Our room was comfortable, with lot of old wood but the bathroom was modern style. The dining room was impressive with a high ceiling and nicely decorated. The location is excellent, at a short distance from the old bazar. Car parking is available in the street. The manager and his wife are very friendly and helpful with information about the town and the house. The price is reasonable. Good value.

This is one of those places that deserves the great reviews it has. The rooms are so cosy and welcoming. What we loved were the seats next to the window with a great view across a small river to a few houses on the other side. The place is absolutely quiet except for the sound of the cascading water over 2 little waterfalls and that of the bird calls. The hotel is family run and you can see that they have made a huge effort in ensuring that their guests have a great experience. The photos of the classic garden view room are exactly as it is. It felt spacious and the bathroom was quite large and modern. There are 2 heaters in the room to keep the place warm, especially when it is cold outside. The breakfast area felt very welcoming and everything served was prepared in-house, and with portions that were more than ample. Safranbolu is not huge, so you are very close to the old town and if you wanted to walk a little more, it's not far to the city centre, which is worth a quick visit if you have the time. The are is very walkable if not somewhat hilly, but not enough to be an issue. Whilst there are many tempting products to purchase in the old town, you are better off making any purchases through the hotel if they are available there.

Very lovely hotel and staff Breakfast could be improved a bit