Fantastic Views from Galata

• Terrific location, sensational views

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  Terrific location, sensational views

  • Guest KidGoldenArms from East Coast, USA
  • Date of stay 05/04/12
  • Review Submitted 08/30/12
  We stayed for 8 nights in early May 2012. This is a great place to stay if you're visiting Istanbul. Here are some particulars: (1) Great location! Apartment is steps from Galata Kulesi. This means it is an easy walk or tram ride to places such as Istiklal Caddesi, Taksim Square, Spice Market, Haghia Sophia, and Bosporous cruise pier. (2) Great views! Looking out the windows you can see Bosporous to the left, Golden Horn to the right, glimpse of Sea of Marmara straight ahead. Topkapi Palace, Haghia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque are visible too. (3) There are many places to eat and buy groceries / supplies near the apartment. (4) There is a washer but no dryer. You'll have to use the drying rack (stored in the master bedroom closet). The washer is small; for two adults and two kids we found that it was large enough to do two days worth of clothes. I doubt you could fit in three days worth. The washer takes about 40 minutes. Drying takes upwards of 1 day. Don't bother bringing laundry detergent as the owners already have a supply on hand. (5) The toilet and shower are separate. The room with the toilet has a raised floor. Can't tell you how many times I stubbed my toe on rise between the hallway and bathroom floor. The shower is very nice. Water pressure is more than adequate. Hot water heater is one of those on-demand types (so no problems there). (5) Apartment has an iron and ironing board. If you've stayed in hotels where they have crappy irons don't worry: this iron was very nice. (6) There is a TV and the channel selection has more than just local channels. But we didn't turn on the TV very much. Too much to do in Istanbul! (7) The bedsheets and towels were extremely nice and clean. The beds were firm and comfortable. Absolutely no complaints here. (8) The owners are very nice. We had a problem with our flight reservation and the owners helped us with making phone calls back to the USa to straighten things out. You could not ask for better management.

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• Our own palace in Istanbul!

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  Our own palace in Istanbul!

  • Guest Antoinette
  • Date of stay 01/02/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  I cant say enough good things about our experience at Pasha!Place! From first contact with Julia and Tarkan my questions and concerns were promptly addressed and all transactions were timely and professional. Our apartment was absolutely beautiful and the views incredible! It was so clean, well stocked with everything you could need and Monika ensured that we were escorted to the door by sending someone to meet us at Galata Tower so we wouldnt get lost, then arranged our taxi for a 2:30am pick up on departure. The location is ideal for walking to many shops, restaurants and catching the trolley around the corner, even Taksim Square is within close walking distance. I will surely be staying at istanbul!place for any future trips to Turkey and am fully confident that all of the apartments are as equally well kept and clean. I highly recommend these accommodations. Thank you to Julia, Tarkan and Monika for making our visit to Istanbul so comfortable and convenient!

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• Elegant,light-filled apartment, excellent location

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  Elegant,light-filled apartment, excellent location

  • Guest from Beijing
  • Date of stay 01/05/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  Our 11 day stay in Pasha place in January 2012 enhanced our first visit to Istanbul immeasurably - particularly as we were traveling with a toddler so spent much more time at home than we would normally do as tourists. This is a beautifully restored and well appointed apartment, simply yet elegantly decorated. Even in the depths of winter and during a week of unusually severe snowstorms, the apartment was full of natural light and beautifully cosy, efficient, adjustable central heating. The apartment was serene and very quiet both day and night. As others have mentioned, the views from the living area and main two bedrooms were stunning - we never tired of gazing out over the aya Sofia, Blue Mosque and Topkapi palace lit up at night, sunrise over the Bosphorus, the comings and goings of the neighbourhood below... The location was great - very easy to access all major sights, even with a stroller, and a stones throw from lots of great restaurants and the Istiklal Caddesi. This is an up and coming neighbourhood, so there are some grimy areas, but this affords a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the areas past, present and future potential. All are equally fascinating! We use vacation rentals frequently and the service provided by Tarkan and Julia was the best we have encountered - highly professional with a welcome personal touch.

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• Glorious - we would return in a heartbeat!!!

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  Glorious - we would return in a heartbeat!!!

  • Guest Thomas and family
  • Date of stay 03/04/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  We know from experience, the advantages of renting an apartment vs separate hotel rooms when we travel.For this trip it was even more important since we would be a family of six. Searching luxury apartments in Istanbul took me quickly to Julia and Tarkan and it was easy to see from the reviews that my search was over. The Trip advisor reviews were outstanding, as is ours!!! Julia and Tarkan deserve every good word they have received by other visitors. They responded over and over to my inquiries concerning many aspects of our trip that had nothing to do with our apartment. Our family of six would gather from British Columbia and Newfoundland , Canada and New Hampshire. We were going to a country very far from our homes and the books I poured over could not replace some first hand accounts. Julia and Tarkan shared their knowledge and experience and it made all the difference in the world to our trip overall - for the better, of course! All previous authors site the high marks of Pasha!Place: -Location is unbeatable along with the views of Bosporus, and notable sites of the old City. -Apartment is spacious and gave six people ample wiggle room and every amenity needed. -Neighborhood is a mix of the truly new and chic and the old and tired. In the course of the two weeks we were there, construction and renovation was transforming the area into a better place by the day. Yes, the common stairway is smelly and dusty due to the feral cats and construction, but open the door to Pasha!Place and forget it. Staying in their wonderful apartment, meant we could simply pack a quick bag when we went to Cappadocia for three nights. Taking their recommendation to stay at Gamirasu, was the start to giving me the resources to make our trip successful in every aspect. Gamirasu led to Euphrates Travel and three fabulous tour guides. And then there is personal shopper to thank Julia for! Tesekkur, Tarkan and Julia. We hope to return soon!!!

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• In the middle of everything

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  In the middle of everything

  • Guest pippina
  • Date of stay 04/04/12
  • Review Submitted 07/14/12
  If you intend to stay in Istanbul...and you are looking for something special...vote for Pasha Place! It is charming luxury appartment is not the right word...is is even better...it is charming!. The location is on the montain 2 minutes away from the meeting point Galata Tower with a stunning view on the Bosporus with some mosques. And this not only out of the living room window but also from 2 bedrooms! And it is absolutely quiet...during the night you only can hear that the Muezin called the prayer. The contact to the owner was very personell and nice and also Monica, the lady who was in charge of us in Istanbul...was very friendly with good recommendations. You have enough space over there with a modern and clear furnishing with some stylish decorations. Is is made for feel well and confortable.In one word: a good choice!

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• Excellent Istanbul Base

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  Excellent Istanbul Base

  • Guest Steve
  • Date of stay 10/04/11
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  Our apartment in Istanbul was convenient, comfortable, and well-situated. Great, large, windows assured beautiful views of the water and the city, as well as a wonderful breeze. We understand that window screens are coming, which will keep insects from joining the party! The apartment has a large, usable, reasonably well-equipped kitchen and everything works. We had assumed that our preference would be to rent across the water, in the Sultanahmet area, but found this spot near the Galata Tower to be preferable, assuming you are comfortable getting started on foot every day. Restaurants, small food shops, and grocery stores are close at hand. Istanbul is booming and there is a fair amount of construction going on in the vicinity, which can create some noise but it is nothing like the noise in the old town and it was a relaxing relief, actually, to be based somewhat at a remove from the swarming crowds across the water.

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• An elegant spacious apartment with sensational vie

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  An elegant spacious apartment with sensational vie

  • Guest Jovafive
  • Date of stay 08/27/11
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  Pasha!Place was the icing on the cake for our one week holiday in magnificent Istanbul.Julia & Tarkan were a delight to deal with ,very professional and helpful responded promptly to all our emails .Location is ideal,Galata Tower is just up the street very safe area and quiet at night.Close to tram and metro easy walk to many intersting places in Galata and Beyoglu.A 5 minute walk up the road and you are in the fabulous Istiklal Cadesi shopping area.. a shoppers paradise especially in July sale time! The apartment is renovated- it's elegant, clean,spacious with all the essentials. We were 5 adults and found the apartment very spacious .Very comfortable beds.Even though the weather was very hot when we were there the apartment being on the 3 rd floor had plenty of air flow and with the electric fans was very comfortable to be in.The views are amazing it's worth walking up those 3 flights of stairs just for the view, day or night there was always something happening.Restaurants,grocery store ,supermarket, chic boutiques are at your doorstep.If you are visiting this amazing city then a stay at Pasha!Place is a must.

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• Great location and value

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  Great location and value

  • Guest Gary C
  • Date of stay 01/09/11
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  pasha!place was a perfect location for our week-long stay in Istanbul. We were visiting our son, who was studying abroad at Koc University. Pasha!Place's proximity to mass transit, the New City and the Old City made it the perfect jumping off site for everything we wanted to do. Tarkan and Julia helped ensure everything was arranged for us. The airport shuttle service was well done. While the entry way and stairs up to the apartment could have been cleaner, the apartment itself was immaculate. Thanks for the wonderful accommodations.

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• Beautiful Designhome away from Home

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  Beautiful Designhome away from Home

  • Guest Sophie
  • Date of stay 01/03/11
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  It has been a very positive experience from beginning to end. Already the communication with Julia and Tarkan was very friendly and easy. Upon our (very late night arrival) someone waited for us in the apartment so there was no hassle getting the key. Pasha Place is wonderful, furnished with a lot of taste and attention to detail. Everything functioned fully, was very clean and we felt very much at home. The location is splendid, we were in the historic center, just two minutes from the Galata Tower and could reach a lot of our destinations by foot or by taking public transportation. And the view over the Bosporus is unbeatable. If back in Istanbul I would definitely try to stay here or in one of the other apartments.

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• Wonderful, stylish apartment in a great location

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  Wonderful, stylish apartment in a great location

  • Guest Charlotte
  • Date of stay 12/16/10
  • Review Submitted 10/14/11
  Four of us stayed in this fantastic and spacious 3 bedroom apartment earlier this year. We were met and shown around the apartment by the owners' relatives who were extremely friendly and helpful. The apartment itself is very light, airy with large rooms and high ceilings. There is a lot of attention to detail in the design of the interior, with a particularly nice kitchen, bathrooms (although small very nicely done, with a fantastic rain shower), lovely wooden floors and a particularly spacious master bedroom. We were all extremely happy with our choice, and thought that the photos online (which are very nice) didn't do it justice. We particularly enjoyed our fresh coffee every morning, sitting on breakfast stools with fantastic views over the Bosporus. I can't recommend this apartment enough. Great value for money too.

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Rates from €186 to €341 per night (for up to 4 people) depending on time of year.

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