This place is superb with incredible views of the Bosporus and beyond!
Instructions getting to the apartment are right on target however be mindful of the stairs involved accessing the Building.
This being said, do not travel with heavy luggage.
Once there you’ll get
rewarded with magnificent vistas!
Location is excellent, 2 stops away on the tram, T 1 line, to Karakoy and Eminonu stations where most atraccions are located.
From Taksim Square (if arriving by bus from the airport) take the funicular to Kabatas Station (one stop only, is a shuttle) then one more stop to Findikli Mimar Station on the T 1 metro line. (No, is not far away or complicated) Will just be easier if you are carrying luggage doing it this way, otherwise is a 10 minutes walk and make sure to purchase IN ADVANCE!! The Istanbul Card preferably at the airport otherwise apparently no one sell this pass to access the public transportation system (at least at our time of visit was very complicated obtaining one forcing us to take taxis or very long walks).
Do please please !! SKIP !! The Starbucks at the bottom of the stairs and go instead to Elifli, a wonderful coffee and pastry shop located at the corner past the very convenient supermarket ideal for your groceries.
The apartment is very well equipped, including the regular coffee maker and even the Cezve to prepare your Turkish Coffee (if you are brave enough to try it, lol).
I still miss my breakfasts in the balcony enjoying such amazing views and at night gets even better.
Is ideal for families, very safe area within easy access to most attractions.
I would definitely go back to Cihan’s place.
All I can be is thankful for allowing us to share his beautiful place with us.
Much better and safer then staying at a hotel.
So my fellow readers don’t be afraid.
Go and enjoy doing it safely of course.
🙏🙏🙏