Frequently Asked Questions

Bozcaada is reached by a roughly 30-minute ferry from the Geyikli pier in Çanakkale. Geyikli is about a 4.5-hour drive from Istanbul. Ferry services are operated by GESTAŞ Deniz Ulaşım. We recommend booking online in advance, especially in summer and on weekends. For schedules and reservations: gdu.com.tr

Yes, breakfast is included in your stay. It is served in the garden during summer and in the enclosed pavilion during winter, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. If there's availability, you can request a late check-out (until 5:00 PM) or an early check-in (after 8:00 AM). The fee for late check-out or early check-in is half the nightly room rate. If you'd like either, just let us know in advance. You can pay the extra at the hotel, there's no need to pay beforehand.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at our hotel. You may see stray cats in our garden. Please do not feed them or bring them inside.

All our rooms feature free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a Smart TV (Netflix, Disney+, Prime), a minibar and an in-room safe. Our Duplex and Suite units additionally include a kitchen, refrigerator, electric stove, kettle, coffee and tea maker, and a washing machine.

İğdelik Beach is about 200 metres from our hotel. It's run by a separate private business not affiliated with us, and you can use it for a daily fee.

We're about 10 to 15 minutes from the centre on foot, depending on your pace. Coming from the ferry with luggage can be tricky, so if you have bags we'd suggest taking a taxi. Without luggage, it's an easy walk. One tip: navigation apps usually show the shortest but steepest route, taking you up stairs and dirt paths, which can be tiring. Use the road meant for cars instead. It's a little longer but far less steep. The roads are safe, and the island is very safe in general. There aren't many stray dogs, and the ones around are gentle, so there's nothing to worry about.

We can't host guests under 12 in our Standard and Economy rooms. But we'd be glad to welcome them in our Suite and Duplex units. For guests under 12 we prepare an extra bed, and for babies under 2 we provide a free travel cot subject to availability. For guests over 12, a nightly extra-bed fee of 4,000 TL applies.

Yes. We put together a selection of our favourite island wines, and there's beer too. We don't serve spirits. You're also welcome to bring your own wine and we'll serve it for you. In that case there's a corkage fee of 500 TL per bottle.

We do not have a private parking lot. However, as our location does not experience heavy traffic, there is ample space to park safely on three sides of the property. The security of your vehicle is your responsibility. Please park without obstructing other vehicles.

Smoking is prohibited in all rooms and indoor areas of the apartments. You may smoke on the balcony of our Duplex apartments, provided you use the ashtray.

We don't offer laundry or ironing service. You may use the washing machine in the Duplex and Suite units. If you need to iron, you can ask reception for a mini iron. For safety reasons, please don't use your own iron.

You can host your visitors in the garden. All staying guests must register at reception. For unregistered overnight guests, an extra nightly fee for one person is charged to the registered guest's account. Only guests over 12 years of age may stay in the hotel building.

Room service is not available. However, our kitchen offers paid food and beverage service between 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Removing service items to the rooms is not permitted.

Tap water is not drinkable. Complimentary water is available in the minibar. If you need more water, just get in touch with reception.

For the best price guarantee, you can book directly through oikosbozcaada.com. Booking directly rather than through third-party platforms offers both the best rate and the chance to communicate your requests to us directly.

Bozcaada has a Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry, winters mild and windy. Thanks to the island's breezy nature, humidity is low in summer. As the wind is felt in every season, we recommend bringing a light jacket or windbreaker. Also, since there is only one pharmacy on the island, it's wise to stock up on essentials such as medication before you arrive.