Gürel is a Turkish surname. Notable people with the surname include: Aysel Gürel (1929–2008), Turkish lyricist and actress Ediz Gürel (born 2008), Turkish chess player Hıdır Gürel (1920–1956), known as Âşık İbretî, Turkish ashik, poet and folk singer Levent Gürel (born 1964), Turkish scientist and electrical engineer Özge Gürel (born 1987), Turkish actress Seden Gürel (born 1965), Turkish singer Şükrü Sina Gürel (born 1950), Turkish diplomat and political figure