We stayed in this amazing split level, two bedroom apartment for 9 nights in December 2021. It’s in the Beyoğlu area of Istanbul which is a fantastic area to base yourself if you’re going to Istanbul. There are lots of cool places to eat and drink steps away from the apartment. Lots of small independent jewellery, clothes and arty types shops all around as well. It is also only a few minutes walk to the Galata Tower (which you can see from all of the balconies but have a fantastic view from the living room and terrace upstairs) and from İstiklal Caddesi (the main shopping street). It’s only a 5 minute walk to the Galata Harbour which has lots of shops and nice restaurants/cafes and where you can take a walk along the promenade by the Bosphorus. Or you can walk down and Mumhane Cd. which has restaurants, bars, cafes and shops of all sorts and a buzzing dinner scene. Just an amazing location. Even though the apartment is so central, it’s so quiet. In the morning I usually couldn’t hear anything at all. The views from the balconies/terrace are something you kind of have to see to believe. I arrived as the sun was going down, the sky was lit up with lots of different colours and you could hear the call to prayer with so many beautiful voices. It was magical.
The apartment is equipped with everything you could need and is beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. It was also very clean. Some of the restaurants/cafes deliver if you want to stay in. Journey Cafe (tasty, healthy food) accepts orders through message on whatsapp and cash or card on delivery. The Istanbul food apps wouldn’t accept foreign cards and were difficult to navigate in Turkish. We had so many delicious meals in Istanbul. Arada Beirut, a Lebanese restaurant almost just outside the door is fantastic and great value! The apartment was extremely secure and there is a video door entry system. We were two females together (mother and daughter) and we felt so safe and relaxed. It was definitely a home away from home and I will miss the apartment and the views. The weather was very mild in December with quite a few sunny days of 15c plus but I would definitely love to go back again in maybe spring or summer. Hopefully this apartment will be available when I do choose to go.
The hosts of the apartment were fantastic. They organised our transport to and from the airport which was greatly appreciated. They were quick to respond when there were any questions and I had faith that if any issues arose they would be there in the background to support us. All in all a great stay at a wonderful apartment.