Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Europe (Popular neighbrhd of Cihangir, just min from sites)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 8)
I am a travel writer who looks for the best places in the world in which to live. I love my "Cihangir 1 Flat" and I think you will too.
The neighborhood of Cihangir is one of Istanbul's most popular. It is Bohemian in nature with most of its residents writers, artists or in the film industry. This is the place to come if you prefer to avoid heavily touristed areas where you will be hounded by vendors. The streets are cobblestone and the architecture turn of the century. Oft compare the area to Montmarte in Paris. Sidewalk cafes and boutiques abound. You are a short walk to public transportation and 10 minutes walking to the center of Istanbul's entertainment area (Taksim Square and Istiklal Avenue).And just moments by tram to the old city of Sultanahmet.
The 3 bedroom flat is comfortable and cozy and very sunny with a breathtaking view enjoyed from almost every room in the house, especially the large balcony. The balcony is large enough to entertain on, even to sleep on. Watch the fireworks over the Bosphorus bridge every night. Watch ships from around the world glide by on the Bosphorus. Wood floors and tile throughout. Enjoy art on the walls, books on the shelves...in other words, move in, unpack, and enjoy!
Word of advice: This flat is very quiet and I have promised the other residents that you will be too. My other flats are more suitable for parties.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Air conditioner plus ceiling fans throughout apartment
- Washer
- Linens Provided: Luxury
- Covered Parking: 2 blocks from house. Pay parking garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed: nice quiet room, comfortable bed
- Queen Bed: Large comfortable bed in quiet, private room (with black out curtains) next to bathroom
- Double Bed: a beautiful "sultan bed" with an amazing view
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : one is in a window alcove with a picture postcard view separated from main bedroom by curtain. The other is in an alcove in the living room, also with a view
- Convertible Bed (2) : 2 couches, do not open, but large enough to sleep one small adult or child, on each
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: large fully furnished. Includes dishwasher. Marble counter tops.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Large with large freezer
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony: Large, peaceful overlooking the ships on the Bosphorus and the Asian shore. Expansive view from mouth of Bosphorus beyond Bosphorus Bridge.
- View/Location
- Ocean View: A dead-on view of one of the world's most strategic waterways - the Bosphorus. Sit in Europe and look across the water at Asia.
- Water View: Amazing Bosphorus views. Makes you feel like you too are on a boat plying this famous strait. A view to the Asian continent.
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone: Local outgoing and international incoming. Cell phones available for $15 per day
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Wood floors, marble floors, art on walls, quality linens. Antiques. One bedroom entirely lined on one end with windows overlooking the water. Living and dining also have fabulous views. And then there's the balcony...
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Lots of sidewalk cafes and boutiques in neighborhood. A 10 min walk to Taksim Square - the center of Istanbul's entertainment and dining center. And only 10 min by tram to Sultanahmet. No one will harass you to buy a carpet in this charming neighborhood with its turn of the century buildings and cobblestone streets. Where Istanbul's film industry folk and foreigners live. Oft compared to Montmarte in Paris.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
November-Dec.15 $190 nt. 1-6 pple, add $10 nt xtra gst, $3000 mo
Dec. 15-Jan.5 $325/nt.1-6 pple, add $10 nt xtra gst, $3000 mo holiday period
Jan.5-Mar.15 $190 nt. 1-6 pple, add $10 nt xtra gst, $1900 mo.
Mar 15-Oct. $225 nt. 1-6, add $10 nt xtra gst.$3900 mo.
cleaning fee $75, utilities incl wifi, cable tv, telephone, etc. included
Other extras: Airport Pickup available $45, private tours option, cell phone
Also accept Euros and Turkish lira.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
I am a travel writer who has lived in and traveled to over 2 dozen countries. I always stay in flats and have chosen some of my favorite places on the planet in which to provide apartments to rent to other global travelers. It's the only way to travel, as it takes you out of the tourist observer mode and puts you squarely into the "real" spirit of the Place in which you are traveling. All my flats have the following things in common:
1. located just outside the tourist zone so that you might experience the authentic spirit of Place while being close enough to the sites and transportation to get to the "tourist zone" easily,
2. beautiful views that leave no doubt where you are,
3. At least 2 bedrooms (except for my Terrace 1 flat which has one bedroom and a living/bedroom suite.
Why the Owner Chose Istanbul
Istanbul is my favorite city in the world. It is colorful, vibrant, full of history and the melodious sound of Middle Eastern music and the call to prayer, delicious food, and best of all, the Turks themselves. Turks are the most hospitable people on the planet. If you stay in a hotel in this city, you might not ever learn this fact, which is the biggest reason I rent flats. Once you've "lived" in Istanbul, however briefly, you will never regard Turks in the same way again. This is a country and a city, in the "middle", which is where I like to be philosophically and geographically. What happens in Turkey will determine the future of Middle Eastern relations with the Western world. A very exciting place to be! As for the neighborhood...Cihangir is the "home" of Istanbul's writers (including Irhan Pamuk!) and artists and foreigners from around the world. Sidewalk cafes and boutiques give it a refreshing ambience all its own. I love how removed I feel from the hectic city, while simultaneously near all its amenities and sites.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
You almost feel as if you are on the Bosphorus along with the other boats from the living room, dining room, master bedroom and large balcony. Peaceful, quiet and flooded with northeastern light. Our Cihangir 1 flat is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Your views include not only a broad view of the Bosphorus, but a view of the colorful Bosphorus Bridge (check out how the colors constantly change at night), a nightly fireworks show, Dolmace Palace, picture postcard Ortakoy and of course the continent of Asia across the Bosphorus. There is a wonderful mosque about one city block from the house called Cihangir Camii with a beautiful small park containing benches which overlook the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet.
Property Photos
- sunrise view of Bosphorus Bridge - Vacation Apartment Istanbul Turkey
- A slice of the broad Bosphorus view and Asian shore - Vacation Apartment Istanbul Turkey
- Dining and living room, view of Bosphorus through windows - Vacation Apartment Istanbul Turkey
- View from one of the bedrooms
- Bedroom #2 (of 3 bedrooms)
- Living room. This photo does not show the windows and view. Incredible!
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