Cosy charm, fabulous terrace views in Galata!

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(56 Ratings)

Apartment in Istanbul

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this apartment rental

Our apartment is on the 1st floor (one flight of stairs) 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.

The apartment is on the 1st floor (one flight of 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 with coat storage and the dining room and kitchen either side. 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 some original frescoes. A few of the walls have been stripped back to brick, which together with Anatolian textiles 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 3 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

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(56 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
Aug 2024
The apartment met high expectations! The little things lifted it above them. E.g. happy to let us check in before they had finished cleaning, coffee, washing powder, water, coffee, travelcards, soap and shampoo all there The manager even met us as we stepped out of the taxi, guessing that the family of four in an airport taxi were his guests! Thanks for a great stay
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
This place is amazing in the heart of galata. The rooms are nice and everything is clean and welcoming. I’d stay again when visiting Istanbul. The best area any tourist should stay at in my opinion.
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
Julia met at us at the apartment even though we ended up being so late! She gave us a wonderful tour explaining all the rules and expectations and offered us some Istanbulkarts. The apartment was amazing! The rooms are large and comfortable, and the windows give lots of light. There is rooftop access which gives such an amazing view of the Old Town. We didn’t bother going up the Galata Tower because it would have been the same view. We spent a few evenings up there with the tourists over our shoulder! Watching the sunset and the lights come on over Sultanamet is amazing! The area is also amazing, you are right next to a major attraction as well as restaurants and shops, but the apartment stays quiet. The coffee shop next door is fantastic!
10.0 / 10.0
Jun 2024
The apartment has a great location. Essentially at the base of the Galata Tower. The terrace has terrific views at day and night. The apartment was spacious. The host had someone waiting for us at check-in. He showed us the rooms, explained the keys, offered suggestions and left a complimentary Istanbul metro card, washing power and electric adapter. The bathrooms were modern and spacious. The washing machine worked well and the clothes drying rack was helpful. Since this is a remodeled old building, the apartment layout is a little strange, but all that added to the charm for us. The very high painted ceilings and brick walls added a distinct character. Beautiful place, well maintained and wonderfully responsive hosts. We loved it.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
This is a large, attractive unit in the heavily pedestrianized traffic district around Galata Tower. Ideal for people who want cafes, restaurants and shops right outside your door. Not suitable for anyone who would have trouble hiking up and down very steep streets. The view from the rooftop terrace is breathtaking but requires walking up seven stories above ground level. Light sleepers might be disturbed by weekend night noise from a classy restaurant out the window downstairs. The noise grows louder as the night gets late and tapers off around 1:00am. Communication with owner/manager was easy, and check in was smooth and pleasant.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
Julia and Tarkan’s place was clean, comfortable, and in the very best location in Istanbul. We can’t say enough good things about our stay. If we return, we will want to stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
May 2024
My first time in Istanbul, I was traveling with my two adult children and we needed to each have a bed. This apartment was great for us with three beds and two bathrooms. The location was great and the suggestions from the host were fantastic. They arranged our airport transfers and had wonderful suggestions for restaurants and activities. Thanks so much for providing such a comfortable apartment with so much charm.
10.0 / 10.0
Apr 2024
I was very grateful for everything. The location is incredible, the attention is wonderful, they care about every detail. Thank you very much.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Istanbul?

The average price for a rental in Istanbul is £39 per night. This rental is £172 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cosy charm, fabulous terrace views in Galata!. 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 Cosy charm, fabulous terrace views in Galata! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cosy charm, fabulous terrace views in Galata!?

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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