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3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street

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Akbiyik Street
3rd bedroom (triple bedroom with a double bed and a single bed)
2nd bedroom (with a double bed)
Master bedroom (with a queen size bed)
Living area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 780 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street

Accessibility - 2 floors above street level. No elevator.

Apartment description - 3 bedroom newly remodeled apartment with one full bathroom and one half bathroom. 1 bedroom is a triple (1 Queen bed, 1 single) and 2 are doubles (with Queen bed). There is a 200 x 150 cm sofa-bed in the living area. Full bathroom with shower, toilet, sink. Half bathroom with toilet, sink. Complete kitchen including 4 burners, microwave oven and full-size refrigerator.

Location - The apartment is on Akbiyik street, by the Blue Mosque (just over a 100 meters away), in the Sultanahmet neighborhood.

Transportation - From Ataturk airport this apartment can be reached by metro + tramway or of course by taxi. The apartment is at about 600 metres to the Sultanahmet tramway station.

Management - We are a small family company. Lauren is from Dallas, TX and Fernando is from Barcelona, Spain. We currently run 16 holiday apartments in Barcelona, 2 furnished homes in Dallas, TX, and 7 holiday apartments in Istanbul. We apply our same high standards in every country.

We love Istanbul and we hope you will also love to stay in our fourth unit in Sultanahamet and the sixth in this incredible city. Elif and Marco take care of our Istanbul apartments and they will take care of your stay.

Noise levels - The apartment has double glazing. The location is quiet but there is a loud nightly call to prayer 1 hour before sunrise.

Occupancy - The apartment is ideally suited for 6 people. It can sleep up to 9.

Check-in and check-out - The apartment will be ready for you at 16:30 for occupancy. You can drop your bags and get your keys from 12:00 (noon). Our greeter will be at the apartment to greet you and hand you the keys. The check-out time is 11:30am. You can request reserved early check-in or late check-out for a small fee, subject to availability. There is no extra fee for nighttime check-in.

Extras - Introductory neighborhood tour. Transportation to and from the airport. Groceries on arrival. Price on request.


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Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 34-1655

About the area

Istanbul

Sultanahmet, a neighbourhood in Istanbul, is home to this apartment. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Grand Bazaar and Istiklal Avenue. Check out an event or a game at Rams Park, and consider making time for Istanbul Expo Center, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Blue Mosque - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Basilica Cistern - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Meşale Restaurant & Cafè - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elif Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Society - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street?

As of 7 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street on 7 May, 2026 start from S$119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace are also within 1 mile (2 km). Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 5-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 26 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JP E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. Very spacious and reasonably priced. Hot water supply was a bit inconsistent but it is a really old building
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wajhiuddin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location to stay with your family in excellent price

10 minutes' walk to Aya Sofia and blue mosque. It's an ideal location to stay in a descent price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location- easy walk to all attractions and the Bosporus River/ferry system. Neighbor restaurant Ottoman Kitchen, were extremely helpful, the young men working there helped two "old" ladies by carrying our luggage up and back down the two long flights of stairs. Amazing stay. If you could - directions or explanations in English 4 washer and dryer would be helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Faheem A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to stay

Great location, close to main tourist sites, good restaurants, supermarkets, local very friendly, overall good experience. One main criticism is the stairs we had to go up 2 flights of stairs with 4 children and 6 suitcases not ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip 2024

We completely enjoyed staying in your apartment while in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
The location was terrific right in the heart of some of the major attractions. The property is rather tired and in need of some basic maintenance. The steps to the property are extremely steep and long(42 )steps. Overall I was very happy with the property but as stated the steps are an issue especially with someone with mobility issues. Cheers Steve Adcock
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melvyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent apartment in the heart of the action.

Perfectly positioned and well equipped apartment, close to major sites and public transport.. No complaints of any sort. Well worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Second time in Istanbul, first time in Sultanahmet area. This apartment is the perfect location, multiple choices for restaurants to walk to. All attractions are an easy walk. Multiple mini markets, lots os kitties to love on. Highly recommend this location. We had a great stay. VRBO host communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L., Soigines, BE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment in the tourist center

The apartment itself was awesome! 3 bedrooms with 2 toilets is hard to find in any old city center. The price and quality of the apartment are hard to beat. The location was great for the proximity to all the main tourist sites. We also liked having a small grocery shop right under the apartment. We visited the owner at least once a day the entire trip. The only downside is that all the restaurants on the street are very pricey touristy spots. To find some real local restaurants you have to walk away from the area. Overall a good apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

John E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Misleading Listing

The description must be from 15 years ago. The pictures, appliance description - all very outdated. Has ant and roach problems. Hole in the floor, have to stand on a rickety chair to reach the dryer. Only real accurate part are it's 3 bedrooms and near the Blue Mosque. Clearly VRBO doesn't keep up on the ads posted. This place is tired and needs basic upgrades just to be safe. For those with medical devices-area is subject to randon power loss - you only are told that after you arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

François-Xavier d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour très agréable

L'appartement est idéalement situé pour visiter plusieurs grands lieux touristiques car il est très proche de la basilique Sainte-Sophie, la mosquée bleue, le palais de Topkapı et la citerne-basilique (5 à 10mn à pied). Nous étions quatre dans cet appartement pendant une semaine, et nous étions très au large ; toutefois, avec une seule salle de bains (douche), ce serait moins agréable pour des groupes plus importants. La décoration intérieure est agréable et n'est pas impersonnelle comme dans de nombreux appartements modernes. Les lits et linges de maison étaient impeccablement propres. La cuisine était raisonnablement propre, mais sans plus. J'ai dû tuer un cafard près de l'évier. Ce n'est pas très agréable mais il n'est pas forcément facile d'éliminer ce type d'insectes dans de tels appartement anciens. Le retrait de la clé à l'arrivée dans le magasin du rez-de-chaussée qui reste ouvert tard est très pratique, mais j'ai eu quelques sueurs froides dans les jours précédents notre arrivée car je ne recevais pas de réponse à mes messages (sur VRBO) et à mes SMS aux numéros de téléphone indiqués sur le site VRBO. Finalement, c'est par un appel vocal sur un de ces numéros la veille de notre arrivée que j'ai pu avoir confirmation que nous étions bien attendus et du mode de remise des clés. La personne que j'ai eue au téléphone était très aimable. Le jour de notre départ, nous avons pu laisser nos bagages avant de les reprendre plus tard et aller à l'aéroport.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gute Location

Top-Lage, sauber, Elif war für uns jederzeit erreichbar. Einziges Manko: An einem Morgen mit Starkregen tropfte kurzfristig Wasser von der Decke eines Schlafzimmers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Soraya S., Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon emplacement, proche de tout. Très bonne communication. Elif est disponible. Il manque un

Il manque un peu de vaisselle pour cuisiner minimalement. La cuisine n' est pas fonctionnelle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

I don't think there could be a better place to stay for a person's first visit to Istanbul. It is in walking distance to all of the major sights to see in Sultanahmet, and there are restaurants and shops at the foot of the stairs. Akbiyik Street, where the apartment is located, is very busy, but since the apartment is on the second floor (third floor U.S.), we were far enough from the noise so as not to be disturbed by it. The windows were great at muffling the noise, and we were never awakened by the call to prayer at around 4:30 am. The apartment itself is clean and well--organized, with plenty of space to be comfortable. I cannot comment on the kitchen since we never used it (why would you while in Istanbul?!), and the beds were comfortable. Elif was great with communication, and was able to arrange convenient airport transfers for us. If we come back to Istanbul we will want to stay at this apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Fatma G.

Asked to be moved

Lauren, both apartments were not good. We moved to a first floor apartment but bathroom leaked, wall was open for pipe repair. Water heater did not work properly, was difficult to arrange the water in shower. There was a very small TV in living room. Your price was more than double of the equal places around. Places were mispresented in VRBO web site.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Lee A., Yorktown, VA

Sleepless in Istanbul

Perfect location! Overall, the property was very comfortable and cozy; Clean and white extra towels and bed linen. Dish soap, washing powder, toilet paper, paper towel, cleaning supplies. Romantic bedroom with a lovely glow from the red curtains in the mornings.Plenty of coat hangers.Clean and crisp cotton sheets and lovely Turkish bedspreads. Very nice hosts who responded to our requests in a timely way. Elif"s father came to sort out the drain and hot water issues within minutes and a frying pan was delivered almost immediately upon request. He was an absolute gentleman. Thank you so much since my husband loves eggs for breakfast. This is a fantastic location!. We arrived late at night and Elif and Marco were gracious enough to meet us at the apartment. We were very grateful. We stayed for three weeks but we had two problems: Sadly, the kitchen was very dirty and took hours to clean. Toilet and shower also needed clean. We spend our lives traveling so are used to these things, but disappointing. Nothing bleach and elbow grease can't fix. BIG problem were the young men in the apartment below who made significant noise EVERY SINGLE NIGHT during the quiet hours for the entire three weeks. Marco and Elif did their best to contact the owners of the apartment but nothing worked. Loud shouting for hours on end, doors slamming throughout the night, glass smashing, burning of "stuff" out on the stairway and coming into our apartment, men coming and going all night. We loved the apartment. We loved Istanbul. We loved hearing the Call to Prayer. The young men below are spoiling the apartment for Elif and Marco to rent. We loved your place but we were exhausted after three weeks without a good night's sleep. We know you did your best. Thanks for the offer of a move but we really didn't want to move two more times within a week. Hope you can get those guys sorted. We know it wasn't your fault. Thanks for all the guide books. They were of great help. We will return and would stay here again if its quiet at night. Good luck and thank you. Fantastic location! Couldn't be better!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Comfortable and convenient

Spacious and comfortable apt close to blue mosque, bazaar most sites within 15-20 minutes. Quaint restaurants close by. We love definately stay here again. Our host were very prompt in getting back to us and met us at the appt. to make checking so easy. Thank you for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Youness A., Versailles

Fantastic location

Elif's apartment is really nice and conveniently located. It is only a five-minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the tramline 1. The apartement has a fully functional kitchen, two bathrooms and all the kitchenware we need. The 3 bedroom are large and very cozy. Elif was really welcoming and helpful by providing us with an extra bed for the baby. It was a great stay overall and we would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

CONVENIENT YET QUIET

The apartment is very conveniently located to the very important sites of Istanbul such as the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the hippodrome and the underground cisterns. Public transportation is a 5 minute walk towards the Sultanahmet station to get almost everywhere and lots of stores to buy groceries and lots of good eating places nearby if one doesn't feel like cooking. Except for the steep climb to get to the apartment, we loved everything about the apartment and everything worked. I would highly recommend this to other travelers who prefer to rent an apartment rather than stay in a hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sanne V.

Excellent location, perfect apartment!

We stayed with a (Dutch) family of six adults in this apartment. The location is excellent and the service was very good as well. Great reception by Marco, fast wifi connection and clean bathroom and toilets. Kitchen had a coffee-maker and toaster, so we could also enjoy our cup of coffee and breakfast. The apartment was nearby the central square of Sultanahmet and tramline 1 (5 min. walk) which brings you to Eminonu (ferry dock), Kabatas (dock for ferry to Princess Islands & Dolmabahce palace) and to the funicular of Tunel. We've been in Istanbul before, usually in hotels, but this was great!
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Sigita N., United Kingdom

Very good apartment

Excellent location - plenty of restaurants around and all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, The ?stanbul Archaeological Museum, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar). We have been to a Sufi Music Concert & Whirling Dervishes Ceremony - 5 min. walking distance from the apartment at the Dervish Dede Efendi House. It was very interesting. For the airport transfer we used Efendi Travel company and were very happy with the service and price. There is a Dia Sa Supermarket - 10 min. walking distance from the apartment (on the Üçler Sk/Peykhane Caddesi). We were very impressed by how helpful our greeter Marco was. All our questions were answered. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne F., St. Paul, MN USA

Great Apartment. Great Location. Great Vacation.

It was my first time to Turkey and my first visit to Istanbul. We lucked out by picking this great apartment, in this great neighborhood Sultanahmet, which turned out to be the two best choices!! It was so nice to come “home” to a cozy, clean, relaxing space after a full day of walking all over. The apartment is spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. It has all the amenities: A/C, insulated windows, washer/dryer, drying rack, ironing board, satellite tv, and free wi-fi. A bonus was the stunning view of the Blue Mosque out the kitchen window!!! There was also surprise extras that were provided, like toilet paper, Kleenex, hand soap and a jug of bottled water. Thanks Marco!! I have rented many houses and apartments in Italy and I always have to bring/buy the household necessities: toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, Kleenex. So to have some of those things on hand was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise. The apartment and neighborhood is perfectly located. All the major sights to see are in close walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Archaeology Museum, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Arasta Bazaar, Istiklal Street, Galata Bridge). The apartment is also close to all mass transit: tram, Sirkeci train station, and the ferries. And it is close to the sea, on both sides. Marco, the caretaker gave us a thorough and quick apartment orientation/ download the night we arrived and everything went great and was smooth sailing. We also chose and paid to have the transportation service to and from the airport. I found it be very convenient and well worth the cost. It took away any unnecessary last minute worry. The neighborhood is touristy but it quiets down at night. The area is full of restaurants and shops to visit. There were so many choices. We had great meals every night. To sum it up, when I go back to Istanbul I would stay in this apartment and I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone going to Istanbul. The apartment is perfect for a large family, two smaller families, 3 couples, a group of friends, or a girl’s get away. Thanks to Fernando and Lauren, the management company. And thanks to Marco and Elif, the care takers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Ottawa Canada

Trust me this is the place to stay!

For those who know Akbiyik street you will understand, for those who don't, listen to me carefully. Stay no where in Istanbul other than Akbiyik street, and no where else than this Apartment. This was my third visit to my Constantinople and the apartment is perfect. Huge for Istanbul standards, perfectly situated in walking distance to everything. The kitchen is not up to north American standards but who cares! Eating out is the only way to go in Istanbul but you can certainly make a perfectly wonderful breakfast if you insist. look no further and enjoy Constantinople, the cradle of Christianity, the Mother of Islam and truly the centre of the known world.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Polly O.

A Jewel in the Heart of it All

At the top of a steep, unasuming stairwell off Akbiyik Street sits a jewel of an apartment. The apartment is well appointed and could not be more convinient to everthing you want to see in the old district. It felt like coming home while we exhauted ourselves seeing the sights. We could pop in and out during the day because it was so centrally located and we were rarely far away. Public transportation is nearby. There are just too many awsome things about Istanbul to even begin. It must be experienced. We will try to stay at this apartment again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Additon to my previous review: "Great accomodations for first time visitors to Istanbul!"

One additional Suggestion: - the beds were not terribly comfortable, but this could easily be remedied with some memory foam mattress toppers

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