Ayvalik - Turkey

A boutique place to live and work. We only have 7 staff except volunteers. You’ll be able to meet everyone and have connection. We’re so close to everywhere in town. You can see around the city by walk. Beach and other areas are close enough to take bus. You’ll have too much free time to enjoy city and go to beach and parties. You’ll have many friends. We’re also so close to Lesvos island of Greece so Ayvalik is a good destination to visit Greek regions.

I’m a 22 year old hotel owner with my family. We have extra staff rooms in our place and I want to turn them into an opportunity for travelers. I also want to make friends around the world around my age.

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Summer in Ayvalik in a boutique hotel!

Cooking Kitchen Hand Painting & Decorating Housekeeping

Ayvalık, Turkey

Reviews

5.0
(10 reviews)10

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

Germany

4

Such a lovely little city with a lot of opportunities to do other activities, like taking the bus to Izmir or Cunda Island or even the ferry to Greece. The hotel is charming. I had access to the kitchen 24/7 and could do my own stuff if I wanted to. The work is first breakfast service and then housekeeping. I think it's more personal preferences, but I have to say that the housekeeping really exhausted me, so be aware of this. What is also a challenging is the language barrier, it was communicated beforehand, but irl it's kinda difficult. Still the hosts try to make you the best stay❤️

2 months ago

United Kingdom

5

My stay at Rebetiko was my first Worldpackers experience. It’s a family-run hotel in the heart of Ayvalık, and it was truly unforgettable. I’m grateful for the chance to live in such a warm, charming town and meet the amazing Rebetiko family. They genuinely value and respect their volunteers—you can ask them anything without hesitation, and the work hours are always respected. The memories I made with them, I will always cherish.

3 months ago

Australia

5

I had an amazing time in Ayvalik! The town is beautiful and it was the perfect place to chill.
All the tasks were pretty straightforward, just cleaning rooms, dishes and common areas as well as serving breakfast.
Everyone is extremely friendly and welcoming! There is a bit of a language barrier but it wasn’t a problem and I had fun trying to learn some Turkish.
I will miss the delicious food and cuddles from Nefhes & Maya!!

Thank you Sima, Bala and Mehmet ❤️❤️

10 months ago

Sima replied

We had great two months with Paige here! She was so helpful and friendly. I agree about the language barrier and we try our best to improve our staff's language :) Unfortunately I wasn't there while she was leaving but I hope she had a great time as much as us <3

France

5

I had an incredible time in Ayvalik, and I'm grateful to have found a family like Sima's for my first volunteer experience. The language barrier is significant and must be taken into account, but despite this, everyone was very very kind. Bala and Zeineb are incredible cooks, always concerned to see that everything is going well. The work isn't complicated and the hours are always respected. Ayvalik is a very pleasant and friendly town, with lots to see. I highly recommend this voluntary service. Thank you to everyone for your warm welcome, and I look forward to seeing you again!

10 months ago

Denmark

5

I had a lovely stay in Ayvalik. The city and surrounding towns are very chill and beautiful + easy to get around by bus!
I cleaned the dishes/kitchen with shifts from 4-6 hours a day depending on how many guests were there and hours were always respected. You will most likely spend a lot of time by yourself. Even though the girls who work there don’t understand English, they were all super nice and welcoming.
Bala is an amazing cook and food was always delicious!
Bonus: The cats and dogs love cuddles!

Thank you Sima, Bala, Mehmet, Nefhes & Maya🥰

12 months ago

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