TAŞKONAK

Everyone is very friendly here. The bathroom is clean and the room is cozy.

Lovely staff but poor value for money The pros: Taş Konak is an old stone home that’s been converted into a small guesthouse. The stone and wood vibe is charming and pleasing on the eye. The staff are lovely, and speak a little English if you’re not a Turkish speaker. The breakfast terrace has a spectacular view over the old town. Breakfast was good. The surrounding area is quiet and charming. It’s a five-minute walk in one direction to the town centre, and a five-minute walk in the other direction to the cable car station that will take you up to the Pergamon archeological site. The cons: For us, there were two significant cons. 1) the Wi-Fi signal was extremely weak in our room. Often, we were unable to connect at all and had to rely on hotspots through our phones, which burned through our limited data. 2) Our room had no kettle. The staff were very helpful in providing us with a small cafetière of hot water whenever we wanted one. But if you’re an early riser, there’s no way to enjoy an early-morning coffee as breakfast only starts at 8.30am. (The kitchen is closed until shortly before that time.) These may not be deal breakers for you. Everyone is different. However, we felt that poor wi-fi and the lack of a kettle were unacceptable for a room priced at €60 a night. You should be able to find better value for money, even in July. But, it *is* a lovely little place! Three-and-a-half stars.