Do hotel housekeepers steal in Turkey? How to protect valuables in your room

Cash was stolen from a suitcase secured with a combination lock — a small amount ($5 and a €2 coin), apparently calculated so the loss wouldn't be noticed. The lock code appeared to have been tampered with, as the original combination no longer worked after housekeeping visited. The front desk was informed but took no action. Tip: use an additional padlock on your suitcase zipper.

At Eftalya Village hotel, a housekeeper stole €65 from a handbag left in the room. A safe was not offered at check-in, and by the morning after the first cleaning the money was gone. Management took no action. Lesson: request a safe immediately upon arrival and store all cash there — don't wait for staff to offer it.

Expensive swim shorts were stolen from a hotel room by a housekeeper. The guests had been careful to carry valuables with them, but didn't expect clothing to be taken. This shows that theft isn't limited to cash — personal belongings are also at risk.