Mavrella Bozcaada

We stayed in a standard room for two nights. The hotel is central and within walking distance, but it's a small boutique place, so the rooms are small. Our main issue was that the standard garden-view room is on the ground floor and doesn't actually have a view. The more affordable room is also on the ground floor. Since the storage and kitchen are downstairs too, you can clearly hear the morning workers. You might want to choose a budget room instead of a standard one. It's generally quite noisy, and privacy can be a problem. Breakfast was very good, with an open buffet and eggs made how you like them. The hot dishes change each day. We had no cleanliness issues, and the owners and staff were attentive.

The guesthouse sits up on a hill with views across the island, so I’d suggest booking a sea-facing room. We stayed for a weekend, two nights. The rooms are compact, but clean and practical, and breakfast was filling and just right for us. The young couple who run the place were really kind and attentive. It’s been open for four years, and we were very happy with our stay.

A family-run hotel with lovely breakfasts, very clean rooms, and an easy 4-5-minute walk to the center. We had a comfortable holiday there. One thing, though: our “garden-view” room was actually on the ground floor and didn’t overlook a garden. That name gives the wrong impression, so I’d recommend changing it.

The biggest issue for us was getting around. The hotel looks close to the center on a map, but it’s up a hill, so walking there means a lot of climbing. Even with a car, the narrow, rough roads and scarce parking were difficult. Some streets have barriers, and turning around can be a real headache. Because of the location, I probably wouldn’t stay here again, though it’s good value if that isn’t a concern for you. We had a ground-floor economy room. The furnishings were new and the bathroom modern, but the room felt small even for two, with hardly any room for luggage. Ms. Gizem, the owner, was friendly and attentive. We were asked each day about cleaning, and our towels were changed, which we appreciated. Breakfast was fresh and generous, easily a 10 from me, though I would have preferred it to run from 8 to 11 instead of starting at 9.