Situated right on the Bosporus, this cozy, modern apartment is immersed in spectacular views of the city worthy of Sultans. Itโs truly breathtaking to enjoy your morning coffee on a comfortable sofa while gazing at iconic monuments and the ferries cruising along. When youโre ready to head out to explore, the touristic epicenter of Taksim Square, posh streets of Niลantaลฤฑ district or the recently modernized hip Karakรถy neighborhood are all awaiting to entertain you.
The building is named Samibey, built by and named after my late grandfather Dr. Zรผlfรผ Sami รzgen and served as the familyโs main residence for over 30 years. This first-floor apartment has recently been completely refurbished with new furniture and equipment for the comfort and pleasure of our guests.
The 90m2 apartment has been re-designed to accommodate a modern open kitchen โ living room setting for the purpose of convenience and coziness. The doorway opens to the center of this area. As you enter the space you find the living room and the dining area situated on your right, facing the Bosporus and the kitchen in front, facing the garden. The living room area houses a dinner table, comfortable sofas around a coffee table and a TV with cable. The kitchen area is equipped with new appliances such as stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee makers (filter and Turkish), kettle, toaster, pots and pans, plates, cutlery, utensils and basic cooking ingredients. A laundry/utility area also has a washing machine and an iron as well as extra towels.
Two full bathrooms are located on either side of a hallway that leads to the rear of the apartment with a shower in the smaller bathroom and a bathtub in the larger one. Both bathrooms have been modernized for guestsโ hygiene and comfort.
All three bedrooms are located towards the rear end of this hallway with one of them boasting a balcony overlooking the garden. One of the bedrooms has a king bed and the other two has double beds all with fresh linens, extra pillows and blankets for those guests that seek added comfort and warmth, as well as ample wardrobe space for heavy packers. All three rooms have brand new A/C units for those hot summer days.
A large communal garden located on the ground floor of the building is available for the pleasure of our guests along with other residents, presenting ample green grass to lie on and an assortment of trees to relax under.
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About the area
Istanbul
Located on the waterfront, this condo is in Taksim, a neighbourhood in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Galata Tower and Sultanahmet Square. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Tupras Stadium or Ataturk Olympic Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
ฤฐstanbul, Beyoฤlu
What's nearby
Bosphorus - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Tupras Stadium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Istanbul Technical University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Dolmabahรงe Palace - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Taksim Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Beyoglu Station - 5 min drive
Kabatas Station - 8 min walk
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
โชWhite Pepper by Divan Lokanta & Brasserie - โฌ3 min walk
โชSaat Kulesi Cafe - โฌ3 min walk
โชSebil Cafe - โฌ3 min walk
โชTere - โฌ5 min walk
โชKabatas Erhan Babanฤฑn Yeri - โฌ4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View on 21 May, 2026 start from S$288, 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 Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Waterfront Apt. with a Stunning View located?
Located in Taksim, this condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Dolmabahรงe Palace, Bosphorus and Tupras Stadium. Taksim Square and Galataport are also within 15 minutes. Kabatas Station is 8 minutes by foot and Findikli Station is 9 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Nice apartment on the first floor up, so easy to get to. Great view, and steps from the path along the Bosporus. Kitchen worked well, and lots of room in the apartment.
A well-appointed, very comfortable apartment with a wonderful view of the Bosphorus. The location is ideal for easy travel around the city with only a short walk to ferries, tram, funicular to Istiklal and more. Highly recommended. I'll stay here again!
The apartment has a nice layout with bright sunny living space with comfy couches and large dining table. The views of the water are amazing!
Beds are comfy and showers have great water pressure and lots of hot water. The location is so convenient -ferry to Asian side, funicular to taxim and tram line are just a 2 minute walk. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable!
I gave the property the highest rating. However, there are a few notes that I would like to make:
- problems with the Internet; Internet only works in the dining/living room and does not work in any of the bedrooms. We tried to contact the owners with the problem, but it was never resolved.
- there werenโt enough toilet paper and towels for seven people.
Victoriya A.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Naser O.
13 Sept, 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
very old outdated unit
misleading information on line about the unit. very old and outdated unit.
The host provided everything that we needed plus additional items. Although the picture on your website of the living room
window looks nice. It is far better with the action on the Bosphorus River and the beauty of the location. It was close to most everything and transportation was easily accessible. The rooms were all good size and plenty of storage area. The host met us before we could check in so we could store our baggage early while we went sightseeing. Very enjoyable for all.
We were a group of 5 women on a long-aniticipated trip and couldn't have been happier with our accommodations. The apartment was clean, roomy, well-situated and had great light. The view every morning was stunning-- directly across the street from a gorgeous mosque with a beautiful view of the water with all kinds of ships passing. We could walk to cafes and the ferry and many different sights. The hosts were extremely responsive and helpful and easy to work with. A big thumbs up from 5 different, picky women! Thanks so much Emir and Tuna!
The view was incredibly beautiful espacialy the mosque.
The best area and location close to all kinds of transportation such as tram, subway and taxi. And a big thanks to the wonderful Owner that made so easy for us to reach him when anything was nedded. Thank you Mr Emir i truly appreciate youre kindness and thanks so much for giving us the chance to stay in youre home it will be always in my heart and it will be missed for sure. ๐๐
I had the pleasure of growing up in the mesmerizing city of ฤฐstanbul, before I went to college for a year in London and three in New York, acquiring an Environmental Studies degree from NYU. After graduation, having developed a genuine concern for the ecosystem of our planet, I was lucky enough to be able to return home and help found a Waste-to-Energy-to-Organic Fertilizer Company with my father and two brothers.
I enjoy cooking, eating and conversing with friends around good food. Although for me there is no comparison to the variety and quality of the available food options in ฤฐstanbul, one thing I missed the most about New York eating scene was Mexican cuisine. Thatโs why I partnered up with two friends to open, first Taco Department, our Mexican food delivery restaurant and later Bowl Department for salad and rice bowl options as healthier considerations.
I reside in the Bebek area of this beautiful city, in the same building I used to live as a kid, now with my fiancรฉ Melis and our labrador Buddha. Apart from everything about food and eating, I enjoy the nature and try to put together camping trips whenever I get a chance. I love travelling with my fiancรฉ, especially around the western and southern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. I play basketball with my friends and I like music, particularly electronic/house/dance, but will listen to anything.
Although Iโm generally a humble person, I consider myself as a great ambassador of famous Turkish hospitality. I take pleasure in being an Airbnb host and look forward to meeting new guests. I love experiencing ฤฐstanbul and try to do the best I can for my guests to be able to take pleasure in my city as much as I do.
Why they chose this property
The building is named Samibey, built by and named after my late grandfather Dr. Zรผlfรผ Sami รzgen and served as the familyโs main residence for over 30 years. This first-floor apartment has recently been completely refurbished with new furniture and equipment for the comfort and pleasure of our guests.
The 90m2 apartment has been re-designed to accommodate a modern open kitchen โ living room setting for the purpose of convenience and coziness. The doorway opens to the center of this area. As you enter the space you find the living room and the dining area situated on your right, facing the Bosporus and the kitchen in front, facing the garden. The living room area houses a dinner table, comfortable sofas around a coffee table and a TV with cable. The kitchen area is equipped with new appliances such as stove, fridge, dishwasher, coffee makers (filter and Turkish), kettle, toaster, pots and pans, plates, cutlery, utensils and basic cooking ingredients. A laundry/utility area also has a washing machine and an iron as well as extra towels.
Two full bathrooms are located on either side of a hallway that leads to the rear of the apartment with a shower in the smaller bathroom and a bathtub in the larger one. Both bathrooms have been modernized for guestsโ hygiene and comfort.
All three bedrooms are located towards the rear end of this hallway with one of them boasting a balcony overlooking the garden. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the other has two single beds all with fresh linens, extra pillows and blankets for those guests that seek added comfort and warmth, as well as ample open style shelving and hanger space for heavy packers.
A large communal garden located on the ground floor of the building is available for the pleasure of our guests along with other residents, presenting ample green grass to lie on and an assortment of trees to relax under.
What makes this property unique
Our building is located in Kabataล, considered as one of the prominent historic neighborhoods. It stretches along the coastline towards the historic peninsula.
As you exit the building, you find yourself facing the Bosporus on a small road. If you take a right turn and walk along this road, in about 30 min. you find yourself on the famous Galata Bridge over the Golden Horn. Around Tophane, you can now witness the emergence of the new cruise ship terminal with hotels and a selection of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. Finally, when you find yourself in Eminรถnรผ, you have now entered the historic peninsula and will be surrounded among glorifying historic landmarks of the city; the Mฤฑsฤฑr รarลฤฑsฤฑ, the Covered Bazaar, Topkapฤฑ Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern the Blue Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, รemberlitaล Hamamฤฑ and countless more.
Alternatively, if you take a left turn as you exit the building, another great 45 min. stroll along the coastline leads to the historic multicultural neighborhood of Ortakรถy, which used to be a hodgepodge of civilizations. Along the way you will see the Dolmabahรงe Palace, Beลiktaล district, the รฤฑraฤan Palace, Ortakรถy Mosque and finally Ortakรถy Square.
Taksim Square, accessible with a 15 min. walk is considered as one of the main touristic hubs of the city. ฤฐstiklal Street stretching from the Taksim Square to the Galata Tower emerged as the cultural epicenter of the early Republic era and still boasts many attractions such as the historic tram, Galatasaray Hamamฤฑ, St. Anthony of Padua Church, the famous Pera Palace Hotel along with great restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs, museums, art galleries and theaters.
Niลantaลฤฑ, considered as the most Europeanized neighborhood of ฤฐstanbul, is accessible with a 25 min. walk. Niลantaลฤฑ is the cityโs shopping district boasting posh malls, streets lined with shops of global brands, mainstream and boutique hotels and probably the most abundant westernized culinary options.