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Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views

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Spacious main bedroom with dimmable lighting, where you can wake up to breathtaking sea views and the majestic Topkapi Palace. Start your day with a perfect cup of coffee or tea, just the way you like it, while taking in the stunning scenery.
Very comfortable living space with large sofa, 2 armchairs and bar table overlooking the lovely sea views. Enjoy the smart TV here or a drink watching life on the Bosphorus below.
Views in another direction extend across the Bosphorus to the Asian shore, with ferries and shipping busy below.
Very comfortable living space with large sofa, 2 armchairs and bar table overlooking the lovely sea views. Enjoy the smart TV here or a drink watching life on the Bosphorus below.
Press for this apartment includes a double page spread in the Independent on Sunday:> Restored by husband&wife business partners who have several 19th C apartments "We try hard to be sensitive to the building and original architecture” says Julia <

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 71614.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Istanbul, Istanbul
  • Place, Galata Tower
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Istiklal Avenue
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Galataport
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Istanbul (IST)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views

Our apartment is on the third floor - three flights of original marble stairs - of a grand and elegant 19th century building near the beautiful Galata Tower. The street is sophisticated, with smart cafes, top Turkish fashion design boutiques and a cool bohemian feel.

The apartment is only 1 minute walk from Sishane metro station, 3 minutes walk to Tünel funicular and a short downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is around 5 minutes walk up the hill.

The bedrooms are stylish: two doubles and one twin, each with designer velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. Two of the bedrooms have fabulous views. The kitchen is large, chic and well-equipped with high-end appliances including dish-washer. The dining area has a lovely ceramic tiled floor and leads to the airy hall. The living room is stylish and comfortable with two feather-filled sofas and a bar table area leading to bay windows with fabulous panoramic views across the Bosphorus and Golden Horn. The spacious hall has a smart shower room at one end and a separate loo at the other. Original wooden floorboards give a warm feel and all doors and windows are also elegant originals, adding grace.

This apartment is 130 m2 in total, serene and restful. It's flooded with sunlight through its large sash windows and has very high ceilings throughout. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate six people.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Sea view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 2025-34-0189
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Istanbul

Located by the sea, this apartment is in Istanbul City Center, a neighbourhood in Istanbul. Ataköy Marina and Kadıköy Port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Istiklal Avenue and Grand Bazaar. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Tupras Stadium or Rams Park.
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Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Galata Tower - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bosphorus - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pera Palace Hotel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Galataport - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Beyoglu Station - 4 min walk
  • Sishane-Zemin Metro Station - 5 min walk
  • Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Güney Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪World house coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barnathan Roof - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Saltbae Burger - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Limon Kahvaltı - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views on 5 May 2026 start from £289, 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.

How much is parking at Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegance and high quality with breezy sea views located?

Located in Istanbul City Center, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Galata Tower and Istiklal Avenue. Bosphorus and Galataport are also within 15 minutes. Beyoglu Station is only a 4-minute walk and Sishane-Zemin Metro Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gemma O.

We enjoyed sitting by the window overlooking the city, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus.

We spent 4 nights and were a couple, a senior and a teenager. The apartment was perfect for us and tastefully decorated. We enjoyed sitting by the window overlooking the city, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. The beds were comfortable and there was good heating, which we were glad for. The area is busy with tourists and locals alike and Julia had sent us a polished list of restaurants and cafés, which we used and were super happy for! The quarter is uphill and the apartment is on a 3rd floor, the combination of which can be challenging for seniors. All in all, we had an amazing stay. Thank you, Julia and Tarkan! Write a public reply
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Our time in Istanbul will always be special to us

i just wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for such a truly wonderful stay in your beautiful Istanbul apartment. I can confidently say that each of us felt incredibly fortunate to call your place home during our time in the city. Our time in Istanbul will always be special to us, and your home was a big part of that experience. We would gladly stay again and will enthusiastically recommend your apartment to anyone visiting this incredible city. Raymond
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Maram M.

The view was amazing!

I had a wonderful stay , the place was very clean and well organized and the view was amazing and everything I needed was available. Thanks so much for everything Highly recommended!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

Very nice, spacious and comfortable apartment.

Very nice, spacious and comfortable apartment. One minute from the lively streets and yet very quiet. We spent 10 days there, a real treat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nawar M.

The view was amazing!

The most beautiful stay in Istanbul, the view was amazing. Very nice surrounding area, only takes a few minutes to walk to places such as Istiklal street that has many shops and restaurants and Galata tower, plus the internet is very fast. Amazing hosts, Tarkan and Julia, we will definitely book it again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Omar H.

Very beautiful house with a great view of the Bosphorus!

Julia is a great host and owns a very beautiful house with a great view of the Bosphorus
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rahim H.

Great location & home!

Great location & home! Julia & team is very responsive and helpful. Would recommend to travellers to Istanbul. Can easily get around to all the main areas and sights.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sophie V.

Worth staying here just for the view!

We had a great time staying here! The apartment was very clean and well-equipped. We loved the location close to many restaurants and sights we wanted to visit, and it was also well-connected to public transport. Worth staying here just for the view over the water each morning! Our main point of contact was Julieta, who has been very kind and helpful during our check-in.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Arline H.

Je recommande sans hésiter !

Séjour parfait ! L’appartement était impeccable, très confortable et parfaitement équipé. La vue est absolument magnifique, encore plus belle que sur les photos. Je recommande sans hésiter !
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amin L.

Amazing views of the entire Bosphorus, with views of Hagia Sofya, Topkapi and various mosques.

Amazing views of the entire Bosphorus, with views of Hagia Sofya, Topkapi and various mosques. Convenient location and excellent host.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Lovely to look out over the Bosphorus!

Family of 4 had 5 comfortable nights in the apartment. Lovely to look out over the Bosphorus at different times of the day - sunrise over the mosque on the hill & in the evenings the moon rising above the city. Walking distance to tram/metro, tho we tended to walk to most of what we wanted to see; apt is well located. 2 travel IstanbulKarts left by previous guests'. Note that one card can be used for up to 4 people. The area has hidden gems - independent shops & family run restaurants. Around the tower lots of tourists - we avoided. Cafe Privato(hosts recommendation) for breakfast & dinner & they kindly held our luggage as we had an early evening flight & weren't able to keep our bags at the apartment. Comfy lounge space & we all slept well. Visited early Sept & didn't need to use the aircon. Kitchen adequately supplied, although a few extra condiments like olive oil, pepper, wouldn't go amiss :-). Hosts were very responsive when we had questions. Highly recommend Julias place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria B.

High ceilings, amazing views, perfect location, responsive hosts!

I would echo what others have said about this wonderful apartment . It was a real privilege to stay there . High ceilings ,amazing views , perfect location , responsive hosts we loved it and can highly recommend it as a place to stay .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Très belle vue.

Super logement. Très bien placé, à proximité de la tour de Galata. Très belle vue. Je recommande.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I?sa I.

Stay in Galata with a dreamy view

If you want to stay in Galata with a dreamy view, Julia's house is more than enough for this 👌🏻
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Renny L.

Great place to stay with restaurants around.

Its near Galata Towers, great place to stay with restaurants around. Great spot from which to walk the old town. And accessibility to transport great. I would stay here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

We would love to return sometime again!

We had a lovely stay and especially grateful for the amazing view, the central location, and the lovely high ceilings and generously sized rooms. We would love to return sometime again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Enrique B.

Good view of the Bosphorus, spacious apartment.

100% recommended. Steps from the Galata Tower, central and with many shops and restaurants around. Good view of the Bosphorus, spacious apartment. Communication was easy and the host gave good recommendations about the city.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Breathtaking views!

Just arrived home from a wonderful stay at Julia’s home in Galata, Istanbul. The apartment was clean, well kept and as described, the kitchen was well equipped and unusually (in my experience) they provided enough dishwasher tablets and washing powder for the stay. The outstanding feature of this apartment was the view - breathtaking and worth the 3 flights of stairs to get there. The area is really busy and vibrant with shops, bars and restaurants, but the apartment was quiet, even on a busy summer Saturday night. Highly recommend the airport transfers, which was a godsend for a tired family in a new, very hot country. Communication was great, though we had no cause to contact the hosts during our stay as everything was as expected, just a great holiday - would stay again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Murad A.

Really excellent location, beautiful and spacious apartment

Really excellent location, beautiful and spacious apartment and very nice manager and host who helped us even get our bags up the 3 flights of stairs to the apartment. The apartment had everything you'd want plus a very helpful guestbook with comments and tips from previous guests. The host even had istanbulkart cards for us to use for travel around Istanbul. We really enjoyed the nice restaurants near the Galata tower and walking up and down the alleys at night and all of the hustle and bustle. There is a very nice cat museum right across the apartment.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and lovely apartment in the craziness that is Istanbul. The views of the Bosphorus from the apartment are amazing. The beds were comfortable and the air conditioning in each room was much needed and effective!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire D.

Great apartment in a great location.

Great apartment in a great location. Easy access to all the best spots in Beyoglu. So many great restaurants and shops close by.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sakher H.

Good communication; great views.

Great location. Good communication; great views. Walking distance to many attractions.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christophe F.

Beautiful apartment with a magnificent view!

Wonderful stay! Ideal location, quiet but in the middle of very lively streets, beautiful apartment with a magnificent view. I highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

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

Wunderschöne Wohnung in zentralerl Lage

Großartig. Die Wohnung ist so schön wie auf den Bildern. Die Aussicht auf dem Bosporus ist fantastisch. Drei Zimmer haben vollen Blick auf das Meer und auf die Hagia Sophia. Die Wohnung ist außerordentlich sauber. Extrem zentrale Lage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacki M.

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

Best Location

Thank you for the latest updates on the community, the holidays as well as transportation, the metro etc. It allowed us to move around Istanbul with ease. The owners and Taskin were always responsive to our questions regardless of the time of day. Thank you for the recommendation to visit Sensus, the self guided wine tasting room behind the Galita Tower! We hope you enjoy the Suveg Cellars wine!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julia and Tarkan

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We've been busy, building up a collection of lovely historical apartments in Galata, our favourite part of Istanbul. We've personally renovated most of them and stay in them ourselves whenever we can. Recently we've added a sweet flat in the UK's Cotswolds into the mix.

20 years ago we met in Istanbul, Tarkan's home city, while I was there for a photography assignment. Since then we've led international lives together, based in Istanbul, Singapore and now England, my original country.

Along the way we've raised our son, Eren, across the cultures as we've steadily grown this holiday apartment project, our second baby. We see it as a way to find balance in our family life and to always have a home in our best-loved city.

We understand from our own experiences, what makes a great city-break stay and we try our very hardest to deliver it to you in Istanbul. For this we've won i-escape's global Guest Award for 'Best City Apartment' two years running and Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence each year from from 2016 to 2021 (2022 isn’t announced yet!)

We’re also listed in many guidebooks.

Your questions and booking will be handled by us. On your arrival our manager Taskin and friendly team with their natural Turkish hospitality, will welcome you to your apartment, pass over your keys and explain practicalities and the neighborhood. You'll have as much or as little help as you choose and we're sure you'll soon feel at home in the cosmopolitan and very welcoming local community.

"Life is a balance of holding on and letting go" said Rumi.
We agree, do you?!

Why they chose this property

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 result of your encounters.

For each confirmed booking we arrange a tree to be planted in Turkey (via TEMA) to offset part of the carbon dioxide emission from the resulting flight. We encourage you to plant more trees: easily arranged during online booking.

We use local maintenance and cleaning services for the apartments and in this way we provide a good income for 2 families who lives nearby.
We do everything we can to preserve all the original features and materials in the apartments. Where new materials are needed we source them locally, prioritising products that are designed and/or made in Turkey.

Our apartments are uniquely situated amongst mosques, churches, synagogues, a mevlevi ‘whirling dervish’ hall and other sites of religious significance. We encourage guests to sense the history of religious tolerance and hopefully! to experience something of it themselves during their stay.

Languages:

English, Turkish

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