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Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata!

Walk among historic landmarks like Galata Tower, experience local culture on cobbled streets, then relax in your spacious living room with high ceilings.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

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

Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata!

Our apartment is on the 2nd floor of a grand and elegant 19th century building very close to Galata Tower. It's stylish, spacious, graceful and airy, with stunning views right across the Golden Horn from the shared roof terrace a few floors up.

We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city.

Our apartment is on the second floor - two flights of original marble stairs - of a grand and elegant 19th century building very near to Galata Tower. 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.

The four bedrooms are stylish: three doubles and one twin, each with chic velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. The bedrooms are arranged around a large central hall with seating and coat storage. The comfortable living room is very spacious and light, with a newly-upholstered vintage sofa and chairs, feather cushions and antique pieces. A double doorway leads into a separate dining room with a large oval dining table and chairs. The kitchen is chic and well-equipped with high-end appliances including dish-washer. The smart shower room is large, with a long marble counter-top and roomy shower. Original dark wooden floorboards give a warm feel and all doors are elegant dark wood originals, adding lots of character. The ceilings are extremely high giving a relaxing sense of space.

This apartment is a very big 130 m2 in total, serene and restful with lovely high ceilings and a quiet, solid grace. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate six people and a seventh/child on a fold-out bed in the living room is possible.

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace

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 the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

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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

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

Access methods

Lockbox

Pets

Pets not 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
Property Registration Number 341588

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Airy Style, Amazing Terrace Views in Galata! Istanbul
Airy Style, Amazing Terrace Views in Galata! Apartment
Airy Style, Amazing Terrace Views in Galata! Apartment Istanbul
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About the neighborhood

Map
Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 1 min walk
  • Istiklal Avenue - 5 min walk
  • Taksim Square - 4 min drive
  • Blue Mosque - 5 min drive
  • Hagia Sophia - 6 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata! located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Galata Tower, Bosphorus, and Istiklal Avenue. Galataport and Egyptian Bazaar are also within 15 minutes. Karakoy Tünel Station and Karakoy Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Airy style, amazing terrace views in Galata! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ken f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A very convenient location near Galata Tower with good transport links within 15 min walk. A very vibrant street in daytime which was quiet at night. Excellent help from owners. All the rooms were nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Istanbul rendezvous
The property is in an old apartment block behind the Galata Tower, so very easy to locate. Two of us are aged 70, one with some mobility issues, but all manageable. We found the underground to bring us from near the bridge to an area a bit higher than the tower which was very useful. We were a family group of 7 rendezvousing with 2 of the group coming from Australia, the rest from the UK. Istanbul was wonderful to explore, and this haven of an apartment lovely to return to when exhausted. We especially appreciated how roomy it is, with bedrooms for all and a proper sitting room. The hosts were responsive, very helpful and welcoming. We were sad nit to meet them, but our entry and exit times were awkward. Secure key safe and coded entry accommodating us. We would all recommend this apartment and its hosts. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stylish base for our city exploration.
We had a superb stay at the Apartment. Such a quirky historic building with a rooftop terrace that was beyond incredible and where we enjoyed our evening meals - worth the effort of taking them up there! The location was perfect and highly recommended, allowing us to see the broad panoramas of Istanbul across the Golden Horn and Bosphorous, and with the rising Galata Tower alongside. The apartment was accurately listed, had everything we needed and was the perfect place to relax in between our trips out each day into the city and Tarkan could not have been more helpful or flexible. We could not recommend more. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hugh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Galata delight
Superb location. The rooftop views are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay near Galata Tower
The property is exactly as described. Beds and shower were great and we loved the area. It felt bustling because of the crowds visiting tower but was quiet at night. The terrace views were lovely. We found it to be convenient to public transportation to all the sites. That being said the apartment is located on a hill and access to the terrace requires several flights of stairs so it is best if you are relatively fit/mobile. The owners were very responsive and helpful. They own multiple apartments so they have good systems in place to help with airport transfers etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Afshin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great apartment
Lovely apartment in a great location right next to Galata Tower. Lots of cafes, restaurants, and stores in the area. There are a lot of hills in the area. Management was highly responsive and easy to communicate with. They also provided a number of great suggestions to help with our stay in Istanbul. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent apartment in the perfect location!
We stayed for 9 days and actually rented two apartments because of our group size. The first apartment was on the first floor with the hammam bath. My wife often abandoned me at night to sleep on the warm hammam marble table instead. We truly enjoyed the apartments, the location that was just right behind the Galata tower, the building entrance was very nice, private and safe. Plenty of windows with nice view of the street and the tower. Our young kids felt like living in a second home for 9 days. And our host was just amazing - very easy to reach, super knowledgeable, extremely helpful, always available to answer questions. We will definitely return!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margo L.

Beautiful apartment
We had a lovely stay in this elegant but cosy apartment with the roof terraces with the most stunning view over Istanbul! The location is very central. It was super clean. The service and booking & paying procedure & communication worked out well and we were welcomed warmly. I can only recommend this beautiful place! Leona
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., London

Beautiful apartment in a really great part of the city.
We travelled as a group of friends for the second time to Istanbul and decided to go back to the area around Galata but chose a different apartment and were very glad we did. The apartment is a walk around Galata Tower in a pedestrianised street so might not be great if you have heavy luggage but if not it's definitely worth it. It's a much more residential than touristy area so you feel like a local when coming in and out. The apartment itself is beautifully and stylishly decorated with a lot of space for 4 people. Hafiz the manager welcomed us when we got there and even ran out to get us bottled water before he left as we got in quite late. He sorted everything quickly and helpfully. The walk to the roof terrace is well worth is as you get one of the best views of the city I could possibly imagine. We will go back to Istanbul next year and will definitely stay in one of the Istanbul Place apartments again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Appartement spacieux dans un environnement touristiques
Pas suffisamment d'attention portée au confort quotidien: couverts et assiette insuffisamment, cassés, pas de pinces à linge, meubles de terrasses sales et en mauvais état...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christiane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immer wieder!
Wir sind schon häufiger in Istanbul gewesen. Doch mit dieser Wohnung haben wir einen Volltreffer gelandet. Viel Platz für 6 Personen. Die Wohnung ist sehr modern und komfortabel saniert jedoch ist der historische Charme erhalten. Das Highlight ist die Dachterasse!! Der Ausblick über Istanbul ist atemberaubend. Lage der Wohnung und Verkehrsanbindung einfach klasse. Die Kontakte mit der Agentur waren unkompliziert und sehr freundlich. Man hat uns gut beraten und geholfen. Die Wohnung als Ausgangspunkt für einen Istanbultrip ist super und ich werde in Zukunft nicht mehr überlegen müssen wo wir übernachten- immer wieder hier !!! Von uns 5 Sterne!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019