Style, character, frescoes, terrace views, Galata!
About this condo rental
This stylish yet homely apartment is on the 1st floor of a historically grand 19th century building not far from Galata Tower. It's spacious, stylish and comfortable. A few floors up on the roof-top, a shared terrace has views across the Golden Horn. The streets below are a characterful mix of cafe-restaurants, boutiques and residential apartment buildings. We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city. This is one of Istanbul Place Apartments' restoration projects. One flight of original marble stairs take you up to the apartment and a few more floors up on the roof-top, a shared terrace has lovely views across the Golden Horn. You're welcome to take your drinks, meals or simply thoughts up there any time. The streets below the apartment are atmospheric with small, trendy boutiques and cafe-restaurants, yet are quiet and residential at night. Galata's pedestrianised area is just around the corner with its lively pavement cafes and restaurants plus all the buzz of this bohemian district. The apartment building is only 2 minutes walk from Sishane metro station, 1 minute walk from Tünel funicular and a downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is less than 5 minutes walk up the hill. The bedrooms are stylish: one double and one twin, each with chic velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. There's a good sized, well-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances including dish-washer. The bright and spacious dining room is in the centre of the apartment. In the comfortable living room there's a large feather-cushioned sofa, armchair and a bar table with stools overlooking the interesting and authentic streets below. The shower room is a generous size with loo. This apartment is 100m2 in total and well laid-out, with large windows, lovely high ceilings and some frescoes. The exposed floorboards and wooden panelled doors are all original, giving a homely yet stylish atmosphere. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate four people and a fifth/child on a fold-out bed in the living/dining 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. We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city. In the same building we also offer two additional apartments. The three, booked together, are suitable for a large group of up to 14 people. 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 always 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 few minutes walk away. The famous Istiklal Avenue is around 5 minutes stroll. 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 / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(32 Reviews)
5.0
Awesome apartment, in a great location with friendly and efficient hosts. Very quick response if we had questions, and offered assistance for booking certain things (day trips etc.). Beautifully furnished, very clean amenities and located in a quiet area. Had no issues with anything inside the apartment. Lovely place to stay in!
5.0
Perfect! A nice neighbourhood with everything around. The communication was great. Had a good time. Thank you :)
5.0
The apartment was nice and clean. The terrace is on the rooftop and a couple of floors up. The apartment is very well equipped: yea, coffee, wine opener :) We also found Istanbul guides like to lonely planet to our disposal, a metro and ferry card. The beds comfortable. Location The house entrance is easy to miss. It’s a quite street in the midst of this busy neighborhood. And very important to mention: very nice and quick to respond hosts. Thank you !
5.0
Thank you so much Julia and Tarkan, we really enjoyed staying in your apartment! It was the perfect location and with lots to do around and great local restaurants. The communication was great and we had a seamless check-in process.
5.0
Amazing apartments! Perfect location, extreme attention to details this apartment feels like home just from the very beginning. Very quiet. Very comfortable. Very clean. Bed sheets are fresh and very good quality. We enjoyed our stay! Will definitely return
5.0
We had a great time staying at this apartment. The mattresses are better than in some 5-star hotel. The apartment has been lovingly restored. The shuttle to the airport is perfect. I'd love to come back again!
5.0
The first impression was incredible, the apartment is in the heart of Istanbul. We were greeted by a friendly man who is fluent in English and will help with a favorite question . I recommend this apartment to everyone 👍🏼 I am in love with Istanbul!
5.0
Loved our stay at this place! The hosts were so responsive and friendly- also spoke perfect English (which was helpful as my Turkish is non-existent!). They had AC units in each of the rooms that kept the place cool, everything was very clean, and they were so helpful with recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. They helped us coordinate very early morning transport for a couple of flights as well The neighborhood was a stones throw from the Galata tower, and Istiklal avenue, while being very quiet and peaceful at night Would absolutely stay again
5.0
Super well located apartment, clean sheets of very good quality. We recommend highly.
5.0
Julia and Tarkan’s place was incredible for a stay in Istanbul (close to metro and other main attractions), and was very clean and spacious. They also helped arrange a taxi to the airport (including correcting an error I made with dates) and had a responsive nearby manager. Couldn’t recommend this more for travelers coming into Istanbul!
5.0
Five stars across the board. Julia and Tarkan proactively communicated and exceeded our expectations. The place is stunning and in a fantastic location. Would love to stay here again on the next trip to Istanbul
5.0
Great location and accommodating host. Would absolutely stay again if I ever return to Istanbul. Thankyou!
5.0
It was such a fantastic stay! The place is amazing, we used other services too, like the airport shutlle. It made the whole travel experience effortless. I can highly recommend this place, top location, amazingly beautiful apartment with a lot of character and amazing service. We will be back!
5.0
Our family spent an excellent week in Istanbul in the perfectly placed nice apartment of Julia and Tarkan, just next too Galata Tower and Istklel street with all their famous attractions and nice restaurants. The place is very cosy yet spacious (for 4 people) with a touch of classic Vintage style. The very helpful communication from the management team as well as warm reception and insights from Sule (the manager) gave us very useful guidance and tips for moving around. Many thanks for a nice week and all the best!
5.0
We had a fantastic 6-day break in Istanbul and the accommodation definitely made our stay easy, comfortable and relaxing! The accommodation was perfect for our family of 4 and the surrounding area had everything we needed! Thank you for giving us a great holiday!
5.0
We had a very comfortable stay at Julia & Tarkan’s place. Nicely located, clean & spacious for four people.
5.0
Lovely apartment - bright and spacious! When I return, I will try and book the same place :)
5.0
Central location. Clean and spacious. Manu restaurants, coffee shops and stores steps away. Check-in was magnificent. Always responsive and willing to answer questions and help. Our girls 4 and 8 loved their room and their twin beds.
5.0
Perfect place and location for a family of 4, highly recommend.
5.0
We had a busy and wonderful stay, made all the more enjoyable by having a lovely apartment to come home to at the end of each day. Thank you Julia and Tarkan. The communication from the beginning to end was great, and your recommendations and tips, appreciated.
The apartment was spotlessly clean, very well positioned and safe. We have no hesitation in highly recommending your place to our fellow travellers.
5.0
Excellent service. Quick response and a lot of support with regards all our enquiries. Excellent location aswell. 100% recommend
5.0
We really enjoyed this apartment and its close proximity to Galata Tower. It is as advertised. Close to transportation to the Old city and a few blocks to Istiklal. The apartment is wonderful. Clean, nicely furnished, and comfortable. Would stay here again.
5.0
Thank you Julia & Tarkan for this great experience in Istanbul.
The apartment was great in a beautiful place.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay of 5 nights in this apartment and enjoyed the central location and amenities. The apartment was well furnished and the hosts were very friendly. Thank you again.
5.0
Beautiful apartment in central Galata
We had a wonderful stay of 5 nights in this apartment and enjoyed the central location and amenities. The apartment was well furnished and the hosts were very friendly. Thank you again.
5.0
This was the perfect location, close to shops, restaurants and points of interests! My New Home Away From Home!!
5.0
Historical Istanbul
This was the perfect location, close to shops, restaurants and points of interests! My New Home Away From Home!!
5.0
Good apartment
Thank you! Good, convenient apartment near Galata Tower, everything was exellent!!!
5.0
We were so comfortable here during a brief stay in Istanbul. The luxurious linens and comfortable beds in this stylish apartment were a haven during a busy stay in the city.
The location was perfect for walking and taking public transportation to major sites and to the Asian side of the city, with plenty of charming cafes and restaurants nearby. Hope to return again soon for a longer stay!
5.0
Lovely Retreat Near Galata
We were so comfortable here during a brief stay in Istanbul. The luxurious linens and comfortable beds in this stylish apartment were a haven during a busy stay in the city.
The location was perfect for walking and taking public transportation to major sites and to the Asian side of the city, with plenty of charming cafes and restaurants nearby. Hope to return again soon for a longer stay!
5.0
My husband and I have stayed in Sahkulu II twice so far. The apartment is cozy and the location is perfect. Although the building is quite old, the apartment is modern, clean, and nicely furnished. It has lots of windows with street view and natural light. It is on a quiet street and yet it is just few minutes away from the attractions of Istiklal Street (shops, cafés, restaurants...). It is also a 10 minute walk downhill to Galata Bridge that leads you to the bazars and the old historic part of the city. There is a funicular around the corner from the apartment that provides an easier mode of transport between Istiklal Street and the Galata Bridge below.
The interaction with the istanbul!place team was professional and smooth. We especially appreciated the flexibility in the check-in/check-out times.
In summary, this apartment is a perfect base to explore Istanbul and the old city by daytime and to enjoy the nearby vibrant nightlife of the modern town.
5.0
Cozy place in a prime location
My husband and I have stayed in Sahkulu II twice so far. The apartment is cozy and the location is perfect. Although the building is quite old, the apartment is modern, clean, and nicely furnished. It has lots of windows with street view and natural light. It is on a quiet street and yet it is just few minutes away from the attractions of Istiklal Street (shops, cafés, restaurants...). It is also a 10 minute walk downhill to Galata Bridge that leads you to the bazars and the old historic part of the city. There is a funicular around the corner from the apartment that provides an easier mode of transport between Istiklal Street and the Galata Bridge below.
The interaction with the istanbul!place team was professional and smooth. We especially appreciated the flexibility in the check-in/check-out times.
In summary, this apartment is a perfect base to explore Istanbul and the old city by daytime and to enjoy the nearby vibrant nightlife of the modern town.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Istanbul?
The average price for a rental in Istanbul is $68 per night. This rental is $247 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Style, character, frescoes, terrace views, Galata!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this condo?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this condo. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Style, character, frescoes, terrace views, Galata! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Style, character, frescoes, terrace views, Galata!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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