Just part of the view from balcony, salon, dining room, and alcove bedroom
Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Europe (Popular Cihangir Neighborhood, Just Minutes to All the Sites)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Our Cihangir #2 flat is your perfect "home away from home." As a travel writer, I stay in apartments in real neighborhoods conveniently located near (but out of) major tourist areas. I've chosen my favorite "homes" in my favorite cities around the world to share with you. This apartment is one of them.
Escape the tour guides and pushy vendors of Taksim and Sultanahmet by staying in the central, chic neighborhood of Cihangir. Just minutes from all the major sites. Populated by artists, intellectuals, film industry people, and foreigners. Cobblestone streets, wonderful turn of the century architecture, sidewalk cafes... Often compared to Montmarte in Paris.
My guests prefer to view Sultanahmet from their private balcony as opposed to being in the middle of it. Enjoy the sidewalk cafes and boutiques of Cihangir, a short walk to Taksim Square and Istiklal with 950+ restaurants and clubs, and close to the tram that will whisk you to the Old Citiy.
Enjoy your own private view from the balcony overlooking ships and ferries traversing the infamous Golden Horn. Across the water is a view of the fairytale mosque-studded skyline of Sultanahmet with Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia, a view that most people can only enjoy by staying in an outrageously expensive hotel room. It can be yours in this lovely flat in Istanbul's best neighborhood.
There are two queen sized beds and two twin beds (which can be moved together to create one king size bed if you wish). The third "bedroom" is actually a cozy alcove off the living room separated by curtains...feels like a sultan's corner with a beautiful view of the Bosphorus and can be made private by closing the curtains.
Fully equipped kitchen. Separate rooms for the toilet and bathtub/shower. It is a first floor flat with expansive view of the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet. A fabulous apartment in which to enjoy your stay in Istanbul. Walk outside and be in the middle of one of Istanbul's most charming neighborhoods.
150 euros (Mar 15 - Oct) 130 euros (Nov - Mar 15) based on 4. Each additional guest is 10 euros more per night. Christmas and New Year's 200 euros per night. One-time cleaning/prep fee of 50 euros. Rate is based on 4 and includes everything else: wifi, phone, digital cable tv, air conditioning and more.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Monument View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- You feel as if you are in the middle of a Bay with Sultanahmet skyline to your right and the ships of the Bosphorus and the Asian shore to your left.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Sidewalk cafes, cobblestone streets, boutiques, traditional and international restaurants, 10 minute walk to Taksim Square and metro. Just up the hill from the tram which will take you to the old city in minutes. Close to taxi stand.
Rate Details (In Euros)
All rates based on 1-4 guests. xtra gsts are 10 E per nt. 50E cleaning/prep fee.
Onetime cleaning/prep fee of 50 euros
Mar 15-Oct 31 ..... €150/night.
Nov-Dec 15 ..... € 130/night.
Dec 15-Jan 06 .. €200/night.
Jan 06-Feb 28 .. € 125/night.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2008
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 the "real" spirit of Place. All my flats have:
1. location just outside the tourist zone so that you might get to "live" in the area however briefly as opposed to being hounded like a tourist. Close enough to the sites and public transportation to get to the "tourist zone" easily,
2. beautiful views that leave no doubt where you are,
3. At least 2 bedrooms
Why the Owner Chose Istanbul
Istanbul is my favorite city in the world. It is colorful, vibrant, layered with history and filled with the melodious sound of Middle Eastern music and dance, and the call to prayer. It has some of the world's most delicious food, and best of all is the Turks themselves - 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 why I rent flats. Once you've "lived" in Istanbul, however briefly, you will never regard Turks in quite 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!
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
I love the light that streams into our Cihangir 2 flat each morning. The view could equally be a Mediterranean villa on a Bay - but then you turn to the right and see the mosque studded skyline of Sultanahmet and you remember that you are in the most magical city in the world. This neighborhood is the perfect combination of foreign and locals and is loaded with fabulous restaurants and is close to public transportation and access to the Bosphorus. It is the perfect area to escape the high stimulation of Sultanahmet and relax in the artists and intellectuals favorite neighborhood, while close enough to be at the major sites when you wish to be. Or simply enjoy the view of the Old City of Sultanahmet from your balcony!
Property Photos
- Just part of the view from balcony, salon, dining room, and alcove bedroom - Turkey Vacation
- bedroom #2, twins can be moved together to create one double bed - Turkey Vacation
- living room - Turkey Vacation
- Dining room
- another slice of the view
- Bedroom #1
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