This is the home away from home that you are looking for in Istanbul! The location is perfectly situated on a small, quiet street adjacent to a busy pedestrian walkway. Restaurants and shopping easily accessible. The Galata Tower is a 2-3 minute walk. The apartment holds many of the original building details with beautiful updates, to make a fresh and fun place to rejuvenate during your travels.
Just FYI, as we are all traveling to this new and exciting city… Public transportation is a 5-minute walk, whether you do the subway or call for a taxi. Don’t expect Uber/Lyft to work well in this area. We tried to use the local “ITaksi” app without luck. If you get a taxi, make sure you get a moving one that is willing to turn on their meter. Never approach a sitting taxi, they’re going to overcharge you. The subway/bus system allows you to load money on a card, but the machine is difficult to use for re-loading.
We had a party of five, so we had to juggle the single bathroom. This apartment does require you to carry your luggage up 2.5 flights of stairs, so make sure all people in your party are mobile enough to do that. Our family often travels with grandparents and great-grandparents, so we’re always aware of mobility issues.
Our host, Firat, was so responsive - we felt like we had all the support we needed. It was also great to wash our laundry! Great stay and encourage anyone else considering it to do the same ♥️