Hotel Ayvalık, Turkey

5.0
(18 reviews)18

Summer in Ayvalik in a boutique hotel!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
17 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
16 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

In Türkiye's secret paradise, Ayvalik (an old Greek town); we offer volunteers an opportunity to live in this small town. You'll see the best beaches of the country and feel the Aegean breeze. You'll gain experience about hotel business from housekeeping to managing. We are a family of three who run this hotel right now and we already have 4 full-time staff. You're only gonna be here to know the city and have your best summer!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner Turkish
  • Between 18 and 36 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Be from outside Turkey

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hotel

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Immersing in the local culture
  • 16 Meeting locals
  • 5 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 3 Creating true social impact
  • 3 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 3 5. Gender equality
  • 2 3. Good health and well-being
Hilal

France

5

Volunteering at Rebetiko hotel was an amazing experience. Sima and her family are so kind and generous. The food cooked by Fatma abla is delicious. The work is easy, we helped with the breakfast and cleaning the rooms/common area. The hotel is perfectly located in the city center and we had plenty of time to visitthe hotel with the other volunteers.

27 days ago

Julija

Serbia

5

Rebetiko was my first Worldpackers experience, I stayed there for 3 weeks, and I cried when it was time to leave🥹First couple of days were difficult, since most staff don't speak english and you're kinda figuring everything out on your own, but I was lucky enough to meet another volunteers who spoke turkish and english, and even a girl who spoke my native language. I had 2 types of shifts - room- or kitchen cleaning, working hours were always respected. Be prepared - it's a real work. Food was amazing, 3 times a day + fruits and drinks. You truly feel like at home. Hope to be back one day❤️

about 2 months ago

Zoya

Russia

5

It was my first time volunteering abroad and it went even better than I expected! Rebetiko is forever in my heart as the home far away from home❤️‍🩹 I already miss all hotel's team, this people are so kind, fair and welcoming. There wasn't ANY day during my month stay on which I was left hungry or made to work more than I have to. The work is not that hard, you just need to get used to it (I did waitress job and cleaned kitchen or rooms). The food is delicious, atmosphere is pleasant! The only disadvantage is too tiny room but it is nothing compared to emotions you get and people you meet🫶🏼

about 2 months ago

April

Australia

5

I had such a nice time here! As mentioned in other reviews, most of the workers do not speak much English. However everyone is very kind and welcoming. You will probably pick up some Turkish. Google translate is super helpful, I recommend getting your data through Vodafone instead of Turk Telekom for better internet access. You will work hard but in exchange you get to eat an amazing breakfast every morning. The beach is pretty close by bus. You should visit the rock cliffs next to Cleopatra beach. Working hours are generally respected, if you don't want to do extra you can say no.

3 months ago

Lily

United States

5

This was my first Worldpackers experience and it has given me high expectations! Sima and her family are lovely people and all the staff are amazing and helpful. There's a bit of an adjustment period where you figure everything out but you can always ask questions! Working hours are respected, meals are delicious, and the surrounding community is so much fun. I would recommend this to travelers looking to get off the beaten path and be a small, but important, part of something bigger. Thank you Rebetiko!

4 months ago

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Hosted by Sima

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