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HOTELS: In recent years, Turkey has made a considerable effort to develop its hotel facilities. A certain number of hotels throughout the country are registered with the Ministry of Tourism as offering satisfactory facilities. They abide by certain regulations and standards of facilities, and are given the name ‘Touristic’. There are other establishments registered with local authorities, and these, too, correspond to a certain standard as regards facilities and services. There is also a national hotel association: TUROB, Yildiz Posta Cad. Dedemen Ticaret Merkezi, 52/1 Kat. 6, Esentepe Istanbul (tel: (212) 274 3353 or 275 0550; fax: (212) 275 4454; e-mail: turob@sim.net.tr; website: www.turob.org).
It is compulsory for establishments to have a book in which guests can register remarks, suggestions and complaints. Complaints can also be made directly to the Ministry of Tourism (see Contact Addresses section), or to the Ministry of Tourism Directorate of the city concerned. Grading: Hotels are graded from 1 star (1 yildizli) to 5 stars (5 yildizli). Classification is based on the standard of service and facilities. Motels and holiday villas are first class (1 sinif) or second class (2 sinif).
GUEST-HOUSES: Guest-houses (pensions) can be found in holiday resorts and major towns.
SELF-CATERING: Villas and apartments can be rented.
CAMPING/CARAVANNING: There are numerous sites, but facilities are generally limited.
YOUTH HOSTELS: Holders of ISTC cards, International Youth Hostel Federation cards and those registered as ‘student’ or ‘teacher’ on their passports can benefit from the youth holiday opportunities available in Turkey. Some Turkish organisations, such as Turkish Airlines, recognise the ISTC card and accordingly grant reductions to holders. Further information can be obtained from Yücelt Interyouth Hostel, Caferiye Sok No 6/1, Sultanahmet 34400, Istanbul (tel: (212) 513 6150-1; fax: (212) 512 7628; e-mail: info@yucelthostel.com; website: www.yucelthostel.com).
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