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Cosy Charm & Breathtaking Terrace Views

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

Map
Istanbul
  • Galata Tower
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Istiklal Avenue
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Taksim Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Istanbul (IST)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Istanbul

Seaside stay .A stay at this Istanbul City Center apartment places you steps from Galata Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Bosphorus. Also, Istiklal Avenue is within half a mile (1 km) and Grand Bazaar is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Taksim Square - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Karakoy Tünel Station - 4 min walk
  • Beyoglu Station - 6 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪I Guru Cafe Lounge Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Galata Konak Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪F&B Culture - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nardis Jazz Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ceneviz Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy Charm & Breathtaking Terrace Views

Our apartment is on the ground floor of a grand and elegant 19th Century building very close to Galata Tower. It's characterful, graceful and homely, with stunning views right across the Golden Horn from the shared roof terrace a few floors up.

The apartment unfolds over two levels, featuring three meticulously designed bedrooms.

The building entrance is on a characterful cobbled street, packed with intriguing boutiques and cafés. A few floors up on the roof-top, a shared terrace has gorgeous views across Golden Horn to the Old City.

It’s about 3 minutes walk to Sishane metro station, less than 5 minutes walk to Tünel funicular and a short downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is less than 10 minutes walk up the hill.

As you step inside, you're greeted by a warm and inviting hall leading into a beautifully appointed living area. The space harmoniously combines a cozy living room, complete with a flat-screen TV and plush sofa, with an adjacent dining area and a sleek, fully-equipped kitchen. This open-plan layout is perfect for both relaxation and socializing.

The apartment unfolds over two levels, featuring three meticulously designed bedrooms. On the ground floor, discover a serene double bedroom with easy access to a chic, family-sized bathroom. Connected to this is a quaint third bedroom, ideal for a child or a close friend, ensuring comfort and privacy for all guests. Descend to the lower level to find another enchanting double bedroom boasting an en-suite shower room. All bedrooms have high quality crisp white linens.

This apartment is 100 m2 in total, with lovely vaulted high ceilings. A few of the walls have been stripped back to brick which gives a cosy atmosphere. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate five people.

Guests will have the complete privacy of the entire apartment.

The roof terrace, shared with all apartments in the building, is available for your careful use at any time.


This is a small Turkish-British family project. Julia and Tarkan used to live in Istanbul then Singapore and are now balancing life between England and Istanbul. If we're in Istanbul during your stay we'd love to meet you.

Your questions and booking will be handled by us wherever we are. When you arrive in Istanbul Tarkan’s wonderful family and/or our friendly team will welcome you to your apartment, give you the keys and explain about practicalities and the neighbourhoods.

We’ll all help you as much as you need and we're only a phone call or email away.

Galata has a genuine, very welcoming and diverse community with an intriguing mix of cafes, restaurants, small grocery shops and artistic boutiques. Elegant 19th Century buildings line cobbled streets, with discoveries waiting around every corner. No matter where you wander, you’ll always find your way back to Galata Tower, which has been a well-loved landmark for the last 700 years.

Metro, bus, tram and ferry stops are all only a couple of minutes’ walk away. You can be in Sultanahmet (for the big sights of Ayasofya, Topkapı, Blue Mosque etc.) in about 12 minutes by public transport or 20 minutes on foot. In the other direction, by Metro, you can be in Şişli (for Istanbul’s biggest shopping mall) in 10 minutes or Levent (for Istanbul’s business district) in 15 minutes.

There are many taxi ranks around and some secure car parks too.

Will your stay with us make a difference? We hope so…

By self-catering right in the local community you’ll quickly become part of it, financially supporting small grocery shops and other family businesses. You’ll soon make relationships with these friendly people and develop a genuine understanding of the culture around you. We’re sure you’ll leave with special memories and more developed perspectives as a result of your encounters.

For each confirmed booking we arrange a tree to be planted in Turkey (via TEMA) to offset part of the carbon dioxide emission from the resulting flight. We encourage you to plant more trees: easily arranged during online booking.

We use local maintenance and cleaning services for the apartments and in this way we provide a good income for 2 families who lives nearby.We do everything we can to preserve all the original features and materials in the apartments. Where new materials are needed we source them locally, prioritising products that are designed and/or made in Turkey.

Our apartments are uniquely situated amongst mosques, churches, synagogues, a mevlevi ‘whirling dervish’ hall and other sites of religious significance. We encourage guests to sense the history of religious tolerance and hopefully! to experience something of it themselves during their stay.

Property manager

Julia and Tarkan

Languages

English, Turkish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 341588

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Cosy Charm & Breathtaking Terrace Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good apartment in a perfect location
Excellent location and apartment. Exactly as described. Beds comfortable, lovely quality linen and towels. Super service from the owners throughout the booking process and whilst we were in Istanbul. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet apartment in the heart of the city
The property was immaculate and quiet. Great location The manager was helpful and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Natalia K.

Not as advertised
We stayed in summer 2024. The location is great. The apartment itself is very old. It was clean but had a terrible smell in it, the manager tried to resolve the issue but unsuccessfully. When we came home all our clothing had this smell. It wasn’t smell of humidity, it was something else, like chemicals. The smell was the biggest issue as my daughter has allergies and I myself couldn’t sleep because of it. Communication was good with both the manager and the owners. Also, in the small room , something from the ceiling ( like white lime or old painting)was coming of right onto the bed under it. My daughter couldn’t sleep there. Holes in the floor. The terrace didn’t have umbrellas like pictured, only old wooden tables.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment
The apartment was perfect for our stay. The location was great with good restaurants very close. Galata Tower is only a few metres away which made it easy to find our way. The apartment was very clean and comfy and well equipped, it had everything we could have needed. Amazing views from the rooftop terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious apartment meters away from Galata tower
This apartment is literally next to Galata tower which places it in the heart of a very lively neighborhood. Dispite that, the apartment itself is very quiet. Our unit was on the ground floor, and was quite roomy for our family with a 1.5 bedrooms on the first floor and a separate bedroom and bathroom below (perfect place for our teenager!). There are no views from the apartment itself as the windows are frosted and look into allyways, however the view from the rooftop is spectacular. You have to be a bit careful, and it is a bit of a climb, but you are rewarded for your effort! Hosts were very accomodating, with great recommendations for local food as well as prompt responses to our inquiries during the stay itself. They were also very flexible in our arrival times. We are very happy with our pick, as it set us up for a great time in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024