Cosy with frescoes, terrace views in Galata!
About this condo rental
This stylish yet homely apartment is on the 3rd floor of a historically grand 19th century building not far from Galata Tower. It's quiet, cosy, sunny & atmospheric. 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 our sensitive restoration projects. Three flights of original marble stairs take you up to the apartment, which occupies the whole of the front of the building and gets lots of sun as a result. 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 both full of charm: one double and one twin, each with stylish velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. The kitchen is modern, chic and well-equipped, with high-end appliances including dish-washer. There's a separate small utility room with washing machine. The large and welcoming entrance hall includes a dining area and leads through double-doors into the living room which is spacious and comfortable. This bright room has a generous seating area with velvet-upholstered vintage sofa and armchairs. Four sash windows overlook the interesting and authentic streets below. The shower room is contemporary yet characterful with a smart rain shower. This apartment is 100m2 in total and well laid-out, with large windows, lovely high ceilings and frescoes. The exposed floorboards and wooden panelled doors are all original, giving a contemporary yet characterful, homely feel. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate four people and a fifth/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. 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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Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
Gorgeous apartment in a very central location, surprisingly quiet at night, lovely little cafe right across the street
5.0
The apartment was comfortable,clean,had good amenities and the location was superb….i think it’s the best area in Istanbul to be with easy access to various sights and excellent eateries just a few minutes walk away.The restaurant recommendations by the hosts were spot on and every place we tried the food was excellent.Thank you!
5.0
Lovely historical home, very spacious and clean. Nice terrace on the roof. All amenities available. Great location close to Galata Tower, with supermarkets and public transport near. Tarkan was responsive and friendly.
5.0
Fantastic location for exploring Istanbul. We were happy on foot but public transport links are also great. This is situated in a lovely spot with nice cafe’s close by. Spacious apartment.
5.0
Our first trip to Istanbul, and the apartment was perfect, situated in a very nice and safe neighbourhood. Julieta was a good and efficient host, and everything worked impeccably. Nothing to complain about at all.
5.0
Everything was great, thank you! Great communication prior and during stay.
5.0
Our group consisted of two couples who arrived and departed separately. The property was comfortable, clean and conveniently located. Communication from the hosts was thorough and responses were prompt and thoughtful. The hosts provided great resources prior to arrival and had materials available for research, planning and immediately exploring. Highly recommend this property and we are considering booking again for a longer visit.
5.0
It is a very nice apartment in a perfect spot. Lots of cafes, shops and restaurants nearby. Just a short walk from the metro to get to the main tourist sites. The host was there to meet us to take us through the amenities and give advice about local shops and restaurants. Was also very responsive to questions. The apartment was clean and as advertised with everything you would need for a few days stay.
5.0
Great location, quick answer, clean and very beautiful apartment.
5.0
Gorgeous flat! Perfect place to stay in Istanbul
5.0
Julia and Tarkan's place was superb, from the easiness of arriving with their transportation arrangements, check-in, and great location, they were super helpful and swift to respond to our needs. We even had a dental emergency we had to sort out for which they recommended us a great doctor that saved our vacations! The terrace is lovely, and the apartment area and amenities were perfect for our family.
5.0
We loved everything about this place. It is beautifully furnished, the beds are super comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need (and not just the cheap vacation rental stuff, but actually nice, quality kitchenware). The check in and out were easy and the host was very nice and welcoming. On top of it it is in a great location, in walking distance to a whole lot of restaurants and shops and close to the old city. We would definitely want to stay here again for our next visit in Istanbul and highly recommend it.
5.0
Beautiful and spacious apartment in a great location. Hosts were very kind and communicated well.
5.0
Ideally situated and it was everything we expected. Great management.
5.0
Julia and Tarkan’s place is perfect for a holiday in Istanbul. It’s in a great location near restaurants, bars and the sites. The apartment is spacious and very clean and has everything you might need. Check in and out was super easy and flexible. Thank you Julia and Tarkan!
5.0
Perfect Apartment, everything was as described, and the location was just phenomenal everything is right next to you.
3.0
The location is really great but the apartment itself was old and not clean. You will have the pleasure of discovering a fossilized lizard if you lift up the corner of the carpet by the sofa in the living room. The bathroom had a really nice large shower head above but it didn’t work so you will have to use the handheld shower head.
5.0
Great location, clean and communicative. Would recommend.
5.0
I stayed here for about 2 weeks, and it was excellent. Check-in was super easy, the apartment was as described with everything very clean and in place. The rooftop terrace was great, and has a lovely view across the Golden Horn. The neighborhood is also great. It is pretty central in the city, so it is easy to go most anywhere. I would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The apartment matches the description. The apartment is in a historic building and very authentic. WiFi, amenities, everything fits. The location is good. A great option for city life.
5.0
The flat is clean, spacious, and antique styled. Other than that the place conveniently located for sight seeing and within minutes of various public transportation. We trully enjoyed our stay at Julia & Tarkan’s flat and highly recommend it. Beware that there is no elevator so pack lightly since you’d need to walk up 3 flights of stairs.
5.0
Amazing apartments, very stylish and comfortable. With a perfect vintage mood. The placement is very good, everything is near. The roof Terrace is a great bonus to chill at the noon or at the evening. Check in and check out was super clear and at time, even when our flight was delayed. Communication and instructions about address and taxi was super useful!! We definitely recommend it for nice stay in Stambul! Thanks Julia and Tarkan!
5.0
Do you want a great place with a great view?
Do you want to be near one of the notable monuments of Istanbul for a fair price?
Do you want to have an accessible host that can help you during your stay?
Then start reserving your dates now before someone else does it for themselves!
5.0
Great location, charming flat - highly recommended
5.0
Loved it!
Very funky spacious apartment in a fantastic location.
5.0
IT was a lovely centrally located property close to Istakal avenue and close to the taxi stand, the tram station and underground transport . Our hosts were thoughtful , helpful with great suggestions . Complimentary travel cards provided. Tashkim was absolutely a joy to work with . We are a young and healthy family so we did not have any issues with climbing 3 floors of stairs but an elderly family may not have been able to navigate this climb .
5.0
Charming property and great hosts.
IT was a lovely centrally located property close to Istakal avenue and close to the taxi stand, the tram station and underground transport . Our hosts were thoughtful , helpful with great suggestions . Complimentary travel cards provided. Tashkim was absolutely a joy to work with . We are a young and healthy family so we did not have any issues with climbing 3 floors of stairs but an elderly family may not have been able to navigate this climb .
5.0
The apartment is very convenient. Quite well furbished and quiet. The decoration and furniture are very beautiful and it was renewed with a very good taste, which makes you feel both home and yet in a "special" place. The living room is nice and cosy but our daughter who was sleeping there found that maybe there was a bit too much light and that it was not very warm during the night. Two other children were sleeping (very well) in the other bedroom.
The place is very easy to reach (from the airports a Havatas shuttle brings you very quickly to Taksim and then it is a 20' walk, 5' in taxi) and you couldn't dream of a most convenient location to visit Istanbul. From there, you can go everywhere very quickly. The neighbourhood is nice and lively and Shamshod who welcomed us was very friendly and always ready to help. For us the only drawback of renting an apartment rather than a hotel is that we had no place to leave our luggage after checkout (there are a few left-luggage in town, but not so many, we found a tiny one in Kadiköy).
There are many nice restaurants and shops in the area. They are a bit more expensive than in other parts of the cities and not all are worth it, but on average you can find good food without having to go too far (with a few places of top quality, such as Antiocha).
The small bar in front of the building is very nice and serves quite good food, and there is a quite fascinating old books store in the basement.
Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit, we had a great time in the main touristic places (Topkapi, cistern, the main mosques, ...) as well as in many nice areas such as Kadiköy on the Asian side. The people are mostly welcoming and we hope we will be able to return there in a near future.
5.0
Very cosy place
The apartment is very convenient. Quite well furbished and quiet. The decoration and furniture are very beautiful and it was renewed with a very good taste, which makes you feel both home and yet in a "special" place. The living room is nice and cosy but our daughter who was sleeping there found that maybe there was a bit too much light and that it was not very warm during the night. Two other children were sleeping (very well) in the other bedroom.
The place is very easy to reach (from the airports a Havatas shuttle brings you very quickly to Taksim and then it is a 20' walk, 5' in taxi) and you couldn't dream of a most convenient location to visit Istanbul. From there, you can go everywhere very quickly. The neighbourhood is nice and lively and Shamshod who welcomed us was very friendly and always ready to help. For us the only drawback of renting an apartment rather than a hotel is that we had no place to leave our luggage after checkout (there are a few left-luggage in town, but not so many, we found a tiny one in Kadiköy).
There are many nice restaurants and shops in the area. They are a bit more expensive than in other parts of the cities and not all are worth it, but on average you can find good food without having to go too far (with a few places of top quality, such as Antiocha).
The small bar in front of the building is very nice and serves quite good food, and there is a quite fascinating old books store in the basement.
Istanbul is a wonderful place to visit, we had a great time in the main touristic places (Topkapi, cistern, the main mosques, ...) as well as in many nice areas such as Kadiköy on the Asian side. The people are mostly welcoming and we hope we will be able to return there in a near future.
5.0
We fell in love with Istanbul and the apartment helped us to do so.
We were traveling with our 2year old son and the apartment was perfect. Great amenities, great location and a pleasure to deal with.
5.0
Great apartment
We fell in love with Istanbul and the apartment helped us to do so.
We were traveling with our 2year old son and the apartment was perfect. Great amenities, great location and a pleasure to deal with.
FAQs
How much does this condo cost compared to others in Istanbul?
The average price for a rental in Istanbul is R 842 per night. This rental is R 3,067 above the average.
Is parking included with this condo?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cosy with frescoes, terrace views in 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 Cosy with frescoes, terrace views in Galata! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this condo is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Cosy with frescoes, terrace views in Galata!?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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