Celal’s place is great for exploring Istanbul! It is located right by the water with views of the Bosphorus Strait from the living room and the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia from the bedrooms. The accommodations were all great and the space is good despite a small bathroom. There is a kitchenette and the eating and sitting areas are ideal for shared meals with a view.
My favorite part of the apartment was by far the balcony in the larger bedroom. It was a lovely place to sip tea and take in Istanbul’s beauty and it had an amazing breeze even mid-summer in July when we visited.
Location was important to us and ideal. We were always a quick taxi ride, walk or metro to the main tourist attractions like the Grand Bazaar, the mosques, Gulhane Park, Istiklal Street and more! We also loved exploring the neighborhood around the apartment too. Plenty of shops, restaurants, supermarkets and fruit stands and a neighborhood park, all a few minutes walk away.
We are also very grateful for Celal’s hospitality and helpfulness, along with his friend Ismael. They gave us local recommendations and were incredibly welcoming. They even served us tea and delicious helva at check in :)
Celal was easy to contact and very responsive from reservation to check out and even beyond- We forgot a phone at the apartment after leaving and Celal graciously helped coordinate to get it back to us within days!
I highly recommend Celal’s place to anyone. Thank you for your hospitality!