How good is the soundproofing in Turkish apartment buildings and hotels?

Plumbing noise from neighboring units is very audible — the sound of water running can be alarming enough to make you think there's a burst pipe. A quiet stretch followed by sudden noise likely means new neighbors have moved in next door.

Soundproofing is essentially nonexistent in some units — neighbors above and to the side are audible as if you're in the same room, with individual words clearly distinguishable. An added issue is cigarette smoke drifting in from neighboring balconies, making it impossible to keep the balcony door open.

In block A, even rooms located near the elevator had surprisingly good soundproofing — neighbors were barely audible. This could be a combination of quiet neighbors and decent wall construction in that particular section of the building.