Masal Apart
About this condo rental
Masal Apart offers modern rooms in Istanbul's historic district of Sultanahmet, within walking distance of Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. The terrace features panoramic views of the old town.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Family friendly
Map of Istanbul
Condo in Istanbul
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
3.9/5.0
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7.0
Location is excellent. Walking distance to the major sites in the Old City without crazy crowds
Facilities all worked well. Able to buy groceries close by. Several nice rooftop restaurants are nearby
Narrow spiral staircase makes bringing things in and out challenging. 4th floor balcony made it worth it however not for young children.
Room spacious but basic.
5.0
location
communications with the host - really polite
second keys were provided upon request
late check in was arranged upon request
We were really disappointed with the condition of the property as we paid almost three times more for this property than what we paid for our apartment last year, thinking it was going to be a special treat. The pictures did not reflect the condition. The furniture and kitchen utensils were old and soiled. We were quite uncomfortable with the stay and using the facilities. We even had to cover the kitchen table with a bed sheet so we could sit and eat on it. The outside area was really small and didn’t even have the table seating area as shown in the images. The air con didn’t work properly, the bedding was soiled and when we asked the apartment assistant for support she tutted and pulled faces clearly showing her annoyance. She did not speak English and this also made communication difficult. The kitchen also did not have the basic necessities required for a self catering apartment. We also arrived at the property really late around 1am and we were shocked to find that the shops had closed and there was not even a bottle of complimentary water for us to drink from until we were able to purchase our own. I hate to leave a negative review but the property is in dire need of improvements.
7.0
Very good location. Near to most site seeing.
I would like more equipped kitchen.
7.0
Location is wonderful. Everything is very easy to access...
Local markets were easy to approach. Blue mosque, topkapi palace and Hagia sophia mosque were on walking distance.
Air conditioner stopped working after 2 nights and in the month of July with 2 kids it was quite uncomfortable
6.0
i like it because it is near to blue mosque
i dont like the way the payment is done and the taxi is not available when the guest request.
8.0
It's proximity to the Old Town
Not the apartment, but the area is crowded and roads are narrow (parking challenge)
8.0
weak soundproofing in bedroom, a lot of noise from outside aircondition blocks
10.0
Very clean, nice location, friendly and helpful staff
9.0
The apartment was great, and the lady that works there (Irma) was very pleasant and welcoming. She made our stay there great! The apartment was clean, but somehow we had a feeling some pieces of furniture were in use for some time, even though everything looked new. Great location, beautiful view, you can use the shared terrace if you want. All in all 9/10!
10.0
The apartment is very close to sultanahmet and hagia sophia. Only 10 minute walking and also near tram station. Apartment facilities are completed as expected.
No lift, no parking space. Its very hard if you bring car and have more luggages.
10.0
Masal Apart are located in the heart of Istanbul. The window offers a view of the Helvacibasi Iskenderaga Mosque. From the observation deck at your feet stretches the Bay of Marmara to the Cracked Door Park.
Do not forget to visit the Karakoy Fish House Market in the morning while walking across the Galata Bridge.
10.0
-Adjustable shower head, bidet
-Pots, cups, plates, fridge, microwave, water boiler, washer, stove
- spacious apartment and kitchen/living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
- Safe location easy to spot, military on duty, security guard in the area, camera in every hallway
- Great communication with the host
-LandLord was adorable, kind, and helpful
- reply from the host was immediate and helpful
-streets are illuminated at night
-there are tourist and restaurant/cafe owners closing around 2 am
- location accessible to bus, boat/ferry, & tram
- Restaurant, cafe, history, money exchange, etc all in the area
- couch, and bed were good
-Enough space to fit 2 big suitcases and 2 carry ones.
- Bim, sok (both are supermarkets), pharmacy, and hospital in the same area
- beautiful view, can be seen from walk to the apartment
- Hot water, two air conditioning that worked and cooled down the apartment
- Host spoke great English, send PCR nurse who spoke English as well
- Provided with trustable taxi driver and PCR nurse
- provided toilet paper, toilet trash bags, towels every other day
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One out of the 27 days we stayed there, there was no hot water. Texted the host on whatsapp and said that they will send someone at 9 a.m next day. The next day we come back home and its fixed.
Even if there is a problem it it fixed within hours. We stayed there for 27 days and that was the only problem we faced.
ALSO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For Americans - this is not a con but i would like to advise you to download whatsapp for speedy reply instead of booking. Yes, when i used booking they replied super fast. However, whatsapp will save you time, data, and money. DOWNLOAD IT. It is common for the middle east and most of Europe to use it anyways.
Also, I advise you to look fo the bim, it is a 10-minute walk and the prices are like Walmart.
I highly advise you to check out the google doc because i provide more information about the area.
(unfortunately, I accidentally deleted the apartment photos i only have supplies...)
9.0
Location of the place is amazing and take the last floor, it's amazing with its terrace.
EVerything was ok
9.0
Realy good value for money, good location, overwhelming view from the terrace🥰
8.0
It was a great property and experience...
all good nothing I would add as dislikes...
1.0
+ the only plus of this place is the view, if you get the one with a balcony and also the washing machine (it is lacking some drying mode - clothes are soaking wet when you take them out of it).
- no reception there, only a housekeeper guy who doesn't speak English. He does not use mask which is against current epidemic restrictions.
- disgusting smell of sewage in the bathroom.
- no elevator and the stairs are dangerous and uneven.
- our room wasn't clean when we entered, all towels were strained with something brownish (disgusting), kitchenette and the floor not washed after previous guests. Hair on the floor and dust everywhere.
- the day after we called reception and asked for a Total cleaning, he said: housekeeper is off today but I'll send him for cleaning. As you might guess, he went to our room changed our strained towels with even more dirty ones ( I'm not kidding or exaggerating ) and didn't clean neither the kitchenette nor the floor.
- exactly in front of the Masal apart there is a mosque under construction, it's noisy, sometimes less sometimes much much more.
- bed was not extra long (claims 1,84m person)
8.0
- 2 separate rooms, feels like home.
- Great location near sea and city center.
- Has everything for a long stay: a flat screen TV, a washing machine, a dishwasher, an iron, a hairdryer, etc.
- Very friendly staff, quick response. A very kind man who maintains the building. Cheers to Ilhan and his older friend.
- Very noisy. A prayer in 6 AM is a cultural feature, but the voices and footsteps from inside the building are clearly audible too.
- Very poor Wi-Fi Internet.
8.0
The first apartment we were shown was not the one we originally chose and it absolutely reeked of cigarette smoke. We were then offered the apartment on the top floor which had a lovely terrace with beautiful views. The owner was very kind and accommodating. Also, the apartment was less than a 10 minute walk from the Blue Mosque
Walking up to the top floor, but after seeing the apartment, we decided that the view was so worth it. Wi-fi was not the best.
9.2
It just 4 minutes walk to Sultanahmet mosque. The location was very near to market, shops and basic facilities. View was exceptional!! And the owner Mr. Gürkan was amazingly helpful in any ways!!!
Everything was fine, except for the ac for my room was broken. But the owner was very helpful though.
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 $24 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Masal Apart. 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 Masal Apart pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Masal Apart?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.
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