Newly renovated in Galata, with terrace views!
Apartment in Istanbul
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental
Our apartment is on the 3rd 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.
We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city.
Please be assured:- We follow the new World Health Organisation guidelines for Covid-19 cleaning and housekeeping.- It's possible for you to self-check-in by retrieving your keys from a lockbox.Alternatively, if you prefer, our manager can greet you. He understands and respects social distancing.
Our apartment is on the third floor - three 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 apartment opens into a welcoming hall. The living room with flat-screen TV and comfy sofa is right next to the dining room, adding up to a versatile area for relaxing. The bay windows in the living room overhang the characterful street below: great for people-watching. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has a stylish en-suite shower room. This same bedroom connects to the third, small bedroom, ideal for a child or close friend. All bedrooms have high quality crisp white linens. The additional family bathroom is spacious with a large shower. The kitchen is contemporary, chic and well-equipped with high-end appliances including dish-washer.
This apartment is 130 m2 in total, with lovely vaulted high ceilings retaining original frescoes. A few of the walls have been stripped back to brick that 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.
In the same building we also offer three other apartments. The two or three apartments booked together are ideal for a large group.
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.
We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city.
Please be assured:- We follow the new World Health Organisation guidelines for Covid-19 cleaning and housekeeping.- It's possible for you to self-check-in by retrieving your keys from a lockbox.Alternatively, if you prefer, our manager can greet you. He understands and respects social distancing.
Our apartment is on the third floor - three 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 apartment opens into a welcoming hall. The living room with flat-screen TV and comfy sofa is right next to the dining room, adding up to a versatile area for relaxing. The bay windows in the living room overhang the characterful street below: great for people-watching. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has a stylish en-suite shower room. This same bedroom connects to the third, small bedroom, ideal for a child or close friend. All bedrooms have high quality crisp white linens. The additional family bathroom is spacious with a large shower. The kitchen is contemporary, chic and well-equipped with high-end appliances including dish-washer.
This apartment is 130 m2 in total, with lovely vaulted high ceilings retaining original frescoes. A few of the walls have been stripped back to brick that 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.
In the same building we also offer three other apartments. The two or three apartments booked together are ideal for a large group.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Istanbul
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
I recommend it to everyone! Chic apartment! The location is beautiful, 5 steps to Galata Tower. On the top floor there is an amazing terrace with a dizzying 360-degree view.
5.0 / 5.0
What a beautiful apartment and very conveniently situated close to the Galata Tower and restaurants. We loved the amazing views from the roof terrace and the furnishings in the apartment - it was a very comfortable base for our three nights in Istanbul.
5.0 / 5.0
Very responsive host, great location, beautiful view from the rooftop
5.0 / 5.0
Apartment is in busy area very close to Galata tower with lots of restaurants and shops close by but quiet as on 3rd floor (no lift). Easy to get to old town on trams. Julieta extremely helpful for checkin and recommendations of local restaurants (plus airport transfers). Pictures v representative. Everything we needed and fab views from roof terrace. We enjoyed our stay (4 peeps) and needed the AC (was warm after walking uphill and then the stairs :)). Would recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location & wonderful apartment. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment is lovely! Wonderful memorable location. The place is historic but with newly renovated, spotless bathrooms. There is plenty of room, the AC was perfect after exploring on a warm summer day. The views from the terrace are stunning. We would certainly stay again. Tarkan was kind enough to help us arrange airport transfer. Very easy. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice and well located accommodation. Clean and spacious. Terrace with magnificent panoramic views of the whole city.
5.0 / 5.0
Very cozy space, of very good taste, incredible views of the city, host always reachable, solving any problem. The transfer was very precise and helpful. Thank you for the unforgettable days.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay,its very near to galata tower,many restaurant and cafe around,the hosts are so nice,even prepared the bus card for us.
5.0 / 5.0
Great apartment for our family. Wonderful location in fun area of the city. Staff even brought over an extra set of sheets when we needed them. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Very friendly and responsive hosts. Lively, bustling neighborhood. View from the rooftop was spectacular.
5.0 / 5.0
The perfect location just beside Galata Tower. Julia & Tarkan’s place comes with access to the roof terrace, and we went up every day during our stays for AMAZING sunrise & sunset.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a great time at this beautiful apartment next to the Galata tower. It was a long-weekend trip with 4 girlfriends from our undergrad days. There were 4 of us and the apartment was absolutely perfect for our needs. The location is great: we walked the cobblestone streets discovering the Karaköy neighborhood with its hills, tiny stores, charming cafes and friendly cats. We also walked the Galata bridge every day just because it's so much fun and it takes only about 30 min on foot to get to Sultanachmet quarter. Everything inside the apartment was so convenient, clean, comfortable and thought-through. We had some concerns about some amenities beforehand (wifi efficiency, water pressure, heating etc.) and were wondering why no one was addressing these topics in their reviews. And now we know: because it all works perfectly well! And manager Taskin is a true treasure! Stay in this beautiful place, watch sunsets from the gorgeous roof terrace and have the best time in Istanbul!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay in this beautiful apartment in a very lively area, literally at the foot of the Galata Tower and among its restaurants, bars, shops. The view from the shared rooftop terrace is an absolute must: how to better appreciate the fabulous site of this extraordinary city? The apartment is well heated (we were there in February), pleasant, in a historic and elegant building. The communication with the hosts is perfect. Hosts are, moreover, attentive and helpful. Thank you very much for everything.
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great experience staying in the apartment. Julia was very helpful throughout and gave us very good guidance. The apartment was as described and the terrace has excellent views.
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment was beautiful, beautiful location near the Galata Tower. The terrace was perfect, we went every evening to drink tea there. We were with 4 people (friends) and the apartment was more than enough for us. Julia and Tarkan were very fast with communicating.
5.0 / 5.0
We were in Instanbul for the first time and this is an superb location to have a base, right by the Galata Tower. The view from the terrace is amazing and you can plan your sightseeing from there! Apartment itself was lovely, everything you needed. Its an old building with huge character and the apartment itself is beautifully decked out and in keeping with modern twists. Bedrooms were roomy and more than comfortable. Great duvets and linen etc. Two big bathrooms with excellent showers. Kitchen has everything you need. All in all what a great place. We were met on arrival as well, so can't recommend this highly enough.
5.0 / 5.0
This is a gorgeous place. The climb up the hill and up the stairs is well well worth it. The rooftop terrace has a great view. It's not directly accessible from the flat.. you exit the flat and head up another flight of stairs. But I did take my coffee up there in the mornings. We had a very rainy day and the flat is big and comfortable enough to spend the day in.. reading, and looking out the windows (great views of the streetscape). Internet is fast. Julia and Tarkan are quick to respond and answer questions. We also appreciated the restaurant recommendations ... especially the first night when we just needed somewhere closeby and easy. Kitchen is easy to figure out and cook in.
5.0 / 5.0
Strategic location, amazing appartement, manager helpful. Perfect !
5.0 / 5.0
The apartment was excellent - exactly as seen in the photos, spacious and in a great location. Even though it is located in a very busy location, it was not noisy, an we thoroughly enjoyed the terrace sunsets every evening. The beds and linens were extremely comfortable and the bathrooms (especially the showers) were very luxurious. The kitchen was fully stocked and we could make our breakfasts and aperitivos very easily. We would highly recommend the apartment for groups looking to stay in a beautifully renovated and modern place in the middle of historic Istanbul.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall a pleasant and clean place to stay for group of 5, great location next to Galata tower and lots of cafes, bars and restaurants. Amazing views from the terrace!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent location and impeccable apartment. I was with my family for four days and would definitely come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved the house! It was clean & well-equipped. Also really appreciated the metro card we got which helped us access the tram throughout the city. The rooftop views were to die for & have a great 360 degree view of Istanbul. Would definitely recommend this apartment for its location, it’s literally right next to the Galata tower. Surrounded by so many great restaurants & shops. Overall, loved the experience.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place! Walkable to tourist attractions in Galata and close to the public transportation. Hosts very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything was really great at this place. Location is excellent, the flat is really nice and the roof deck is amazing. Owners checked in a couple of times via email which I do appreciate. Highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
The location is first-class, ten meters away from the Galata Tower, and the roof terrace enjoys the same view of the Galata Tower. The host also prepared transportation cards and travel guides! Love it!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying at this apartment! The area is bustling with things to do. The tram station is close by and it is very easy to get around anywhere you want. We will definitely be recommending it to others coming to Istanbul.
5.0 / 5.0
I stayed with my family. The apartment was spotless, which is not something you always find when you reserve a place even tought it is advertised as such. The location was a 10 since it is close to public transit stations, restaurants and all of the sites that one wants to visit while in the city. The attention of the host went far and beyond what one can hope for. I would recommend staying in this place to anyone.
5.0 / 5.0
Very nice place. Conveniently located by the Galata tower. Pleasant streets and lots of life. Nice views from the terrace and the window in the living room can give you a cozy feeling of Istanbul vibe. Highly recommend the place! Taksim, Eminönü and Galata Tower are close by.
5.0 / 5.0
Try as I might, I couldn’t find anything to fault in this apartment. Beautiful decor, fabulous location with views from the roof surely the best in Istanbul!
Arrangements to and from the airport were faultless and the hosts couldn’t have been more helpful.
Will definitely book again - we can’t wait to go back - just hope it’s available!
5.0 / 5.0
Great place to stay right by Galata Tower. Lots of restaurants, Cafes, shops walking distance. The area stays alive into the night, which we enjoyed.
5.0 / 5.0
Great apartment in a a fabulous location. Well appointed. The roof terrace was a surprise addition.
5.0 / 5.0
Two moms and adult daughters had a great stay at Julie and Tarkan’s place. The flat was exactly as described. Beds were comfortable and everything clean. Rooftop views amazing. Location perfect for walking. Everything we needed. Host went out of their way to accommodate us on more than one occasion. Definitely book this flat. We would love to come again.
5.0 / 5.0
The view on the roof top is just worth your money for this place!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a short day in Istanbul,but from the time I rented this apartment until the end, everyone was wonderful. We were allowed to check in early. They helped us to hire a car transfer from the airport to the apartment and when we left we did the same. Very convenient and stress free!! The apartment was great,specious,clean and in a great location, right next to Galata Tower. They provide water and even provided cards for public transportation. The manager and his entire team , were amazing. You can arrange with the manager for tours or you can get information about places to eat and see.
I highly recommend this place!!!
5.0 / 5.0
We spent a week at this place, excited to have access to a rooftop terrace and a place to call home. The transfer from the airport was so lovely and the hosts are great communicators - excellent! The apartment has aged a bit since the photos, but still comfortable and well appointed. It was a lovely refuge from the busy, buzzy neighborhood. Don't expect a view from the apartment but there's a great one from the terrace. There are only a few old picnic tables there so consider bringing or buying camping chairs to be able to relax and enjoy the sun and view.
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a great time in Istanbul and around the Galata Tower area. The apartment was a great location for viewing the town, especially at night from the roof deck. The apartment was fully furnished for cooking and eating. We did have most meals out but we made coffee and had a picnic to watch the sunset over the bridge on the roof. The area has so many good restaurants and shops. The apartment manager was very responsive and the book of information was very well done to let us know how some things worked, as well. I would definitely recommend the apartment for a family or 2 couples.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fabulous three night stay - the apartment was just what we were looking for; spacious, comfortable, very clean and warm which was definitely needed as the weather was extremely cold but the apartment remained really warm and cosy. The area surrounding the apartment is lively with bars/cafes/restaurants/shops and it is within walking distance to the historic sights across the Galata bridge.
We would definitely recommend the apartment and location.
Thank you for a great stay.
5.0 / 5.0
The flat was conveniently located in a lively neighbourhood with lots to explore. We were well taken care of by the local representative.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful place in the middle of or walkable distance to all attractions.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Istanbul?
The average price for a rental in Istanbul is $78 per night. This rental is $395 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Newly renovated in Galata, with terrace views!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Newly renovated in Galata, with terrace views! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Newly renovated in Galata, with terrace views!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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