Your stay — Otel Efebey
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Emergency Contacts
IzmitFor all emergencies, dial 112 (single European number) which works across Turkey. For English-speaking assistance, contact the tourist police at 155. Non-urgent health advice: 184.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Izmit, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Otel Efebey
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gebze station (reachable from Istanbul metro via Marmaray line) → İzmit station (city centre)
💡 From Sabiha Gökçen, take the E-10 bus to Pendik, then the Marmaray to Gebze. It’s cheaper but adds an hour. The train ride along the Gulf of İzmit has decent sea views on the left side.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → Özel Kocaeli Yüksek Öğrenim Erkek Öğrenci Yurdu, İzmit
💡 Agree the fare before you get in. Airport taxis are yellow and reliably metered, but the flat fee to İzmit is negotiable. Ask for the 'Sabiha Gökçen – İzmit sabit ücret' rate.
İzmit Otogar tram stop → Yenicuma Avenue stop (near the dorm)
💡 Buy a Kent Kart from machines at the tram stop or otogar. The tram runs along the main boulevard. Get off at the last stop (Yenicuma) – the dorm is a 3-minute walk north. Beware: trams can be packed at school rush hours (08:00–09:00, 17:00–18:00).
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) → İzmit Otogar (central bus station)
💡 Bus Havaist line SG-1 runs direct. From the otogar, take a dolmuş or local bus (line 1 or 4) to the student dorm on Yenicuma Avenue. Total journey about 90 mins with the connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Otel Efebey?
Check-in at Otel Efebey is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Izmit
💡 Go at dusk when the tower lights up and locals gather for evening walks. Nearby vendors sell cheap simit and tea.
💡 The rooftop terrace is often overlooked but gives a decent view of the city and the gulf. Visit on weekday mornings for fewer visitors.
💡 Bring your own snacks; the only cafe on site is overpriced. The far end near the marina has quieter spots with sea views.
💡 Respect prayer times — avoid visiting during Friday noon prayers. The adjacent hamam (bathhouse) is ruinous but photogenic from outside.
💡 Check if they offer a combined ticket with the nearby Ethnography Museum — it saves a few lira. Allow 45 minutes.