Fodor's Expert Review Zehra Teyze'nin Evi
Şeref Sok. 7, Cunda, Balikesir, 10040, Turkey
Although surrounded by more-upscale boutique hotels, this guesthouse amid trees in the courtyard next to the Taxiarchis Church Museum nevertheless charms its guests with colorful, traditionally furnished rooms and family-run atmosphere. The 135-year-old house and garden is, literally, the House of Aunt Zehra—a straightforward, octogenarian lady who has lived here since age 18 and runs the place with her son and daughter.
PROS
- atmospheric location
- casual and warm atmosphere
- highly personalized service
CONS
- standard rooms are quite small
- rooms a bit dated and antique-cluttered
- pricey for what you get
