Athena Pansiyon

We were really pleased with our stay. The room was lovely and very clean, breakfast was good, and the owners were friendly and attentive. The guesthouse is easy to reach, right at the entrance to Şirince.

A lovely, centrally located guesthouse. Mr. Erdinç was kind and helpful, answering all our questions about Şirince. Breakfast was excellent, with the table set with his own homemade jams, and the terrace view made it even nicer. You can sit up there with a glass of wine in the evening. The room does have a few shortcomings, but this is one of the most reasonably priced guesthouses in Şirince, so they didn't bother us much. We weren't expecting five-star luxury at a guesthouse price. We booked through ETS and had no issues. You take your shoes off before going into the rooms, and cleanliness was very good. Great value for money, I'd recommend it.

This is a small, family-run guesthouse in central Şirince, right across from the minibus stops. It has four rooms, and being in a protected historic area means you experience the building as it was, from the outlets and stairs to the wooden doors and paint. The bed was very uncomfortable, as was the divan we considered for our child. The owner said he slept comfortably on that divan. A room with a bed costs 40% more than one with a divan. We were on the street side, and with the heat, opening the window meant dogs or passing cars could wake us in the morning. Shoes come off when you enter the rooms. The sheets were clean, but the mosquito net around the bed didn't feel hygienic. The toilet and bathroom hadn't been cleaned, unfortunately, and we didn't use them during our one-night stay. Breakfast is served on the terrace, but we didn't try it, so I can't comment. The cafe opposite is also run by the owners, and they sell natural products below the guesthouse too. We bought some and I'll comment after trying them. Would I go again? If fate allows.

This is a very good place in its own category, especially for location, cleanliness, and friendly service. It shouldn't be judged against five-star all-inclusive hotels. We especially loved the view from our room.