Odyssey Guesthouse

Odyssey Guest House is a beautiful, old, four-story, Greek building that has been lovingly restored and is located in the heart of Bergama's Old Town. Archaeological sites are easily walkable from Odyssey because it is at the foot of the hill leading to the Acropolis and one block away from the Red Basilica. There are eleven rooms in two linked buildings, and nearly all rooms have private bathrooms. Hot water is available 24 hours each day, and all rooms have air conditioning and heating.





On the top floor is an outdoor dining terrace with a fabulous view of the Red Basilica, the Acropolis and the city of Bergama. There is also a comfortable indoor sitting area where guests can relax, read and send emails. Many intriguing reference books are available for guests to browse. Just next to the sitting area is a small kitchen where guests can make tea or put together a fruit or vegetable salad. Downstairs in reception there is a free exchange library that is said to be the largest in Turkey.








We offer our guests:








* Terrace with beautiful view of the Red Basilica, the Acropolis and the city of Bergama


* Filter coffee (you will love our coffee-it is real!)


* Generous breakfast (it is like a gorgeous Turkish brunch) at 7 TL per person


* 24-hour hot water


* Free wireless internet in rooms


* Computer for guests' use


* Fabulous exchange library


* Air conditioning / heating


* 24-hour check-in


* Laundry service (10 TL for wash/dry)


* Interesting reference library


* Small kitchen for guests' use


* Free luggage storage after check-out


* Free car parking


* Free bicycle storage


* Smoking on terrace or in garden only

Directions

Travelling to Bergama
BY BUS:


From İzmir: There are currently (2010) two bus companies that enter the Bergama Bus Station: Metro and Anadolu. These buses are frequent.


From İstanbul: Only two bus companies enter the Bergama Bus Station: Metro and Anadolu. It is an all-day trip (or all-night).


From Canakkale: There is ONLY ONE bus company from Canakkale that enters the Bergama Bus Station: Soma Seyahat. Another daytime option is taking any bus from Canakkale to the Ayvalık rest area, where there is a free shuttle to the Ayvalık bus station; from there you can catch a minibus to the Bergama bus station.


From the Bergama Bus Station to Odyssey Guest House: Odyssey is located in Old Town Bergama, near the Acropolis and the Red Basilica. There is a free city shuttle (8 am to 5 pm) from the bus station to Soma Garage, which is two blocks from Odyssey Guest House. Also, your bus company may have a free shuttle to Soma Garage. Evenings, you may need to take a taxi.





BY CAR:


There are many car rental companies in Turkey. Driving to Bergama is fairly, straightforward if you follow your road map. After the Bergama turn-off, you will travel about 7 km up to Bergama, pass through the city center, and one kilometer northeast is Old Town. Odyssey is located in Old Town, at the foot of the Acropolis.





BY TRAIN:


From İstanbul: Catch the early morning Bandırma ferry from Yeni Kapı, which is about 2 km from the Sultan Ahmet area in İstanbul. Catch the train in Bandırma (train station is very near the port) to Soma. Take a taxi from the Soma Train Station to the Soma Bus Station (a very short ride). From there, take a minibus to the Soma Garage in Bergama, which is two blocks from Odyssey Guest House. Tourists have reported that you can buy this combination ferry/train ticket in İstanbul. During summer months, the ferries fill up early; make your reservation at least one day before.





MAP IN WORDS:


To find Odyssey Guest House, turn left from the main highway (Canakkale-İzmir Highway), if you are travelling south, and turn right from the main highway if you are travelling north. After turning, you will see on your left Bergama's main bus station. Continue on this road for about 7 km. It becomes Atatürk Bulvar. At the first signal continue going straight (there is a road that veers to the right; do not go this way). At the next signal also, continue going straight rather than veering to the right. You will pass through the downtown section of Bergama. On the left, you will pass the museum and a large public square. Further on, the road curves slightly to the right and then straightens. On the right you will see a market called Özaydemir. Again the road curves to the right; after one block, you will see on your left Abacıhan Sokak and a large Odyssey Guest House sign. Go up this street. Nearly at the end of the block, Odyssey Guest House will be on your left.

Facilities

Internet Access, Laundry, Breakfast Not Included, Air Conditioning, Meeting Facilities, Breakfast