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Private hamam, space, style, views in Galata!

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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
7 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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Condo/Apartment
This huge, stylish and elegant apartment offers a unique hamam bathroom where you can relax on a warmed marble slab to the sound of water flowing from the antique carved sink. The shared terrace has gorgeous views across the Golden Horn to the Old City. We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city. Please be assured:- We follow the new World Health Organisation guidelines for Covid-19 cleaning and housekeeping.- It's possible for you to self-check-in by retrieving your keys from a lockbox.Alternatively, if you prefer, our manager can greet you. He understands and respects social distancing. Our apartment is on the first floor – one flight of original marble stairs – of a grand and elegant...This huge, stylish and elegant apartment offers a unique hamam bathroom where you can relax on a warmed marble slab to the sound of water flowing from the antique carved sink. The shared terrace has gorgeous views across the Golden Horn to the Old City. We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city. Please be assured:- We follow the new World Health Organisation guidelines for Covid-19 cleaning and housekeeping.- It's possible for you to self-check-in by retrieving your keys from a lockbox.Alternatively, if you prefer, our manager can greet you. He understands and respects social distancing. Our apartment is on the first floor – one flight of original marble stairs – of a grand and elegant 19th century building very near to Galata Tower. The building entrance is on a characterful cobbled street, packed with intriguing boutiques and cafés. A few floors up on the roof-top, the shared terrace has gorgeous views across the Golden Horn to the Old City. You’re invited to take your drinks or meals up to the roof terrace any time you like, for a very special experience of the city. It’s about 3 minutes walk to Sishane metro station, less than 5 minutes walk to Tünel funicular and a short downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is less than 5 minutes walk up the hill. This apartment boasts a unique hamam shower room where you can relax on a warmed marble slab to the sound of water flowing into the antique carved sink: perfect after a busy day exploring. In addition to the hamam shower room there’s a second large shower-room with marble counter-top and another roomy shower. The three bedrooms are stylish: two doubles and one twin, each with chic velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. The twin beds can be pushed together if preferred. The bedrooms are arranged around a large and atmospheric central hall with comfy seating, great for snuggling up with a good book. The open plan kitchen-living area is very spacious and sociably laid out. The brand new kitchen is chic and well-equipped, with high-end appliances including a dish-washer. Freshly-upholstered vintage sofa and chairs invite you to relax and there’s a bar table for snacking. A double doorway leads into a separate dining room with a large oval dining table and chairs. Original dark wooden floorboards give a warm feel and all doors are elegant dark wood originals, adding lots of character and spirit. The ceilings are extremely high giving a relaxing sense of space. This apartment is a very big 130 m2 in total, serene and restful with a quiet, solid grace. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate six people and a seventh/child on a fold-out bed in the master bedroom 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 three other apartments. The two or three apartments booked together are ideal for a large group. 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 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 couple of minutes’ walk away. 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 resul
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
2 Kings2 Singles
Bathrooms
2 Full baths

Meet the host
Offbeat Escapes Limited
Hosting since May 2009
Languages spoken: English, Turkish
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours

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Isabel M
Isabel M
Santiago, Chile6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Una ciudad de múltiples atractivos!!
Estambul es una ciudad de múltiples y casi infinitos encantos.A ratos abrumadora por los innumerables lugares que visitar pero siempre motivadora. Los habitantes de Estambul tienen un modo de relacionarse muy afable y cálido.
Visited February 2020
Written 15 February 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

102brijesht
102brijesht
Bhedaghat, India13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Gorgeous Place
"The place is gorgeous, The views are superb. Instead of waiting in a long queue for climbing up the Galata towers, it was easier climbing the roof of the apartment anytime we wished for. The rooms were very cosy & the locality is 10/10, so happening at any time of the day. Walkable to most of the landmarks & very easy access to public transport. Had a lovely time & The hosts are really cool. Special mention to Taskan for being really considerate & very responsive."
Visited November 2019
Written 26 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Ashley Bennett
Ashley Bennett
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome apartment and location
Awesome location, right next to Galata Tower. The apartment was huge and very well maintained. The rooftop terrace gave us just about the best view in Istanbul, and despite being shared with the rest of the apartment block, we only once saw anyone else up there. Tarkan met us at check-in and gave us some great tips on what to do in the local area.
Visited November 2019
Written 15 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

tanmaimanan
tanmaimanan
Dehradun, India4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Most beautiful apartment in Istanbul
We had stayed here in October 2019 for 3 nights and had a wonderful experience. Julia and Tarkan are amazing hosts. The location of this place is right in the middle of the city and everything is walkable from here. The mighty Galanta tower is right next to this place and the whole experience of staying here is so lively and vibrant. Mr Taskin was a brilliant caretaker and helped us with our check in and booked our cabs for the airport when we had to leave. The building is a 150 year old masterpiece and has a beautiful kitchen, a private hamam, amazing walls and wooden flooring. Visiting the top attractions of Istanbul was also very convenient as we walked down to the Tram station at Karakoy and reached the Golden Horn in 15 mins. All the restaurants and the shopping places were also very close to this place. Would highly recommend this Airbnb for its amazing hosts, fine experience, remarkable location and the magnificent view from the terrace. Thank you so much for a memorable trip.
Visited October 2019
Written 2 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Manuela Stadelmann
Manuela Stadelmann
Frick, Switzerland5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Superb Apartment - perfect Location - best Service - couldn't be any better"
We had a wonderful time in that beautiful apartment - very nice kitchen - everything you possible need is there. Great service with helping hands beeing there at our arrival and departure. A special thanks to the super nice young lady (sorry - don't remember her name) who organized super fast replacement when our Transit chauffeur didn't show up. We made it to the airport in time....
Visited September 2019
Written 17 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Rllaprade
Rllaprade
Des Moines, IA10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful space!
Our family of six (two adults and kids ages 20, 18, 15, and 13 stayed here for three nights. The apartment was wonderful. There was plenty of room for the six of us, the beds were comfortable, the water pressure excellent, the wifi strong, and the hammam a great bonus. The space is nicely appointed without the IKEA feel so many airbnbs seem to have. The highlight, though, is the location and the rooftop terrace. There is truly no need to climb the Galata tower (literally steps away) because the terrace offers the same incredible view with comfy seating and privacy. We loved staying in this area as the nearby Istiklal Street was such fun to explore, particularly Friday and Saturday nights when it was packed with people (including lots of locals). Walking across the bridge to the old city was easy and took just minutes. Fantastic apartment!
Visited August 2019
Written 13 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Kete
Kete
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect, spacious apartment in ideal location in Istanbul!
We (a group of 5 adults) stayed at Petraki Place III near Galata Tower! Oh my, what a lovely place and stunning location literally a couple of steps next to the tower! It was also a perfect size for a larger group, with enough space for everyone. We were welcomed very nicely by an Istanbul Place team member, who introduced the apartment and its facilities to us. The whole team was very welcoming and professional. They had also stocked up on drinking water, coffee, washing powder and a little bit of everything else you need for a short-term stay and until you do your first shop, which made our arrival super smooth. We loved the place, the terrace view, the welcoming and the decoration – Istanbul Place really goes the extra mile, which is very evident from the first time you interact with their team and/or Tarkan and Julia (the owners). We stayed at other places in Istanbul for the second leg of our stay (smaller group), too, but it wasn’t nearly as nice. Oftentimes, serviced apartments on AirBnB forget to give their place a homey feeling or forget to provide the essentials – not so with Istanbul Place. It felt very comfortable and homey from the minute we walked in and you could tell people who understand travellers run it. The team was also very fast in responding and also send us great information for exploring Istanbul. We would definitely stay with them again!
Visited June 2019
Written 29 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Krakatoa1049
Krakatoa1049
Artarmon, Australia88 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect location, fabulous apartment, great host
Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay here. I appreciated all the communication prior to arrival and as a consequence I prebooked a walking foodie tour on our first afternoon. This was fantastic and a great way to orientate to the local area. Also I would highly recommend booking a transfer from the airport through the owners as the location may be hard to find with a taxi driver. With 5 people a transfer ensures you get the right sized vehicle. Taskin met us on arrival, showed us the apartment and was very friendly and kind. They supplied 2 converter plugs, washing powder for clothes & dishes and a local transport card which just needed adding value. He also explained how public transport worked and took us to the roof top patio to point out all of Istanbul’s highlights. They left a guide to the apartment and a history of the area. Combined with the restaurant guide which had been emailed I think they covered pretty much everything. The apartment itself is in an old building literally 20 metres from the entrance line to Galata Tower. There are little shops and restaurants all around you. As you are right in the action and on the first floor of an old building it is not noise free. If noise bothers you then staying in the centre is f any city is not for you! We didn’t find it a particular issue and were so busy enjoying Istanbul. Every member of my family lists Istanbul as the highlight of this month long holiday and we spent 4 nights in this gorgeous apartment.
Visited December 2018
Written 30 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Mercy L
Mercy L
Vallejo, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We loved the apartment, location and details taken cared by our hosts!
"The apartment is beautiful, clean, practical and ideally located in Galata. Just steps away from the tower. If you are a tourist and want to get a feel of Istanbul, this is the perfect place to stay. The apartment manager is the nicest guy (sorry I forget his name ) who greeted us upon arrival and spoke with our transportation company directly for directions. There are shops, restaurants and anything you may need just steps away from the building. It's better to buy souvenirs in this area than at the Grand Bazaar. If I ever go back to Istanbul, I would love to stay at this apartment, it was ideal. Everything worked as it should and there was never anything we needed that we couldn't find there. There were 6 of us (adults) and we fit perfectly fine and comfortable in the 3 bdr apartment on the 1st floor. Keep in mind that in Europe the street level is 0 floor, so there are stairs. Wish I could've spent more time at the terrace but we were always on the go. Maybe next time!"
Visited September 2018
Written 11 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

cggutz
cggutz
Glendale, AZ10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Gorgeous apartment in heart of Istanbul
We absolutely loved our stay at Julia and Tarkan's beautiful apartment! It was literally steps away from Galata Tower and the rooftop was - in our opinion - even better than the top of the Tower. I would also highly recommend their apartment if you're traveling with little ones. We came with our 9-month-old baby, and Julia & Tarkan were amazing to help arrange airport pick-up/drop-off with a car seat, as well as a crib and high chair in the apartment. Since the location was so central, it was easy to pop out and see sites then come home when the baby was ready for a nap. At which point, this mama enjoyed some rest and relaxation in the hamam, which was *wonderful* by the way. If we're ever back in Istanbul, we'll definitely be staying here again!
Visited February 2018
Written 13 February 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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What this rental offers
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
  • Washer
Location info
  • Kid friendly
  • City getaway
Living spaces
  • Highchair
Kitchen and dining
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Cooker
  • Toaster
Indoor amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Scenic views
  • Ocean views
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Entertainment
  • Television

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About the neighbourhood
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.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Metro, bus, tram and ferry stops are all only a couple of minutes’ walk away. 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.

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 3 pm Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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