Best Apartments in Beyoglu

Taksim Flat features accommodations in the center of Istanbul, a 6-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station and 500 yards from Taksim Square. The property is around 1.2 miles from Istanbul Congress Center, 2.3 miles from Spice Bazaar, and one mile from Galata Tower. The accommodation offers a fitness room, free Wifi throughout the property, and family rooms. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers, and a hair dryer. An oven, a fridge, and stovetop are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Sightseeing tours are available near the property. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Dolmabahce Clock Tower, Istiklal Street, and Dolmabahce Palace. Istanbul Airport is 24 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Brilliant propery, lovely stay. High class accomodation." - "Great excellent staying." - "we would highly recommend staying at Taksim Flat" - "NY in Istanbul" - "Best holidays in Taksim Flat" - "We recently had the pleasure of staying at Taksim Flats, and our experience was nothing short of wonderful. The location" - "Great location, quiet and comfortable in the middle of bustling Istanbul" - "Beautiful apartment in Istanbul"

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Galata Tower
Along with 24-hour room service, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance.
Each apartment features free WiFi and a sitting area, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Guests can appreciate conveniences like an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include 24-hour room service and an LCD TV. Housekeeping is available on request.
Dorne Suite Taksim offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

- "I stayed there with kids for 1 night. We had a lovely time there . The host Raza was very welcoming . The property is very well located, walking distance to Istiklal street with everything near ur doorstep. The room was good size with kitchen and dining table and a big Tv . The only thing I would recommend is better ventilation for bathroom. I would highly recommend this place for anyone especially who wants to be near Taksim square or istiklal street . I will definitely stay there again next time "

APARTMENTS BAKRAC 26 is an apartment featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul. The property is around one mile from Dolmabahce Clock Tower, 1.4 miles from Istanbul Congress Center, and 1.5 miles from Dolmabahce Palace. Spice Bazaar is 1.9 miles from the apartment, and Galata Tower is a 17-minute walk away. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom, while some feature a terrace or a balcony. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units come with bed linen and towels. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Popular points of interest near APARTMENTS BAKRAC 26 include Taksim Metro Station, Taksim Square, and Istiklal Street. Istanbul Airport is 23 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Great" - "Very nice owner, modern apartment, good location" - "Lovley apartment in great location" - "Will be coming back" - "Excellent comfortable 1br" - "If I am to visit Istanbul again, I’d definetly stay here." - "Excellent apartment near Taksim Squareg" - "Very nice place near by the Taksim." - "Strongly recommend this apartment. Comfy, cozy and lovely apartment in a great location." - "The best place to stay in Istanbul"

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to Taksim Square
Valet parking, concierge services, and dry cleaning are available at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a free grocery shopping service are onsite.
Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and guests will also appreciate thoughtful touches like a pillow menu and bathrobes.
Noble22 Suites offers 22 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Me and my husband really enjoyed this stay. Staff was 10/10 amazing, great price and we look forward to coming back to Istanbul soon and staying here" - "Amazing place with great hospitality. I highly recommend getting a Sea View Room!" - "This is the second time that we choose to stay at this hotel. The location is perfect, short walk from Galataport, Taksim and Besiktas area. Great service, 24h check in, the staff was amazing and provided great service and also surprised us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I highly recommend this hotel! "

Homie Suites - ''Loft 27'' Urban Comfort Suites in the Heart of Cihangir is an apartment featuring rooms with free Wifi and air conditioning in the center of Istanbul. Housed in a building dating back to 2015, this apartment is a 13-minute walk from Galata Tower and 1.6 miles from Spice Bazaar. Guests can access the apartment via private entrance. The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. A microwave, a fridge, and stovetop are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Istiklal Street, Taksim Metro Station, and Taksim Square. Istanbul Airport is 22 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Everything good" - "I had an enjoyable stay in a clean and modern apartment. I would stay here again." - "Great modern apartment, Wonderful location, Great Hosts Tunc was awesome, Will stay again and again." - "Great place in Istanbul" - "Amazing experience in Istanbul." - "Perfect in all points, location, clean, confort, facilities and Host always availble" - "Perfect Stay" - "Pefect stay in Istanbul" - "Comfortable stay at the heart of Istanbul"

Our apartment is on the 3rd floor of a grand and elegant 19th Century building very close to Galata Tower. It's characterful, graceful and homely, with stunning views right across the Golden Horn from the shared roof terrace a few floors up.

We also offer a selection of 'experiences' with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city.

Please be assured:- We follow the new World Health Organisation guidelines for Covid-19 cleaning and housekeeping.- It's possible for you to self-check-in by retrieving your keys from a lockbox.Alternatively, if you prefer, our manager can greet you. He understands and respects social distancing.

Our apartment is on the third floor - three flights of original marble stairs - of a grand and elegant 19th century building very near to Galata Tower. The building entrance is on a characterful cobbled street, packed with intriguing boutiques and cafés. A few floors up on the roof-top, a shared terrace has gorgeous views across Golden Horn to the Old City.

It’s about 3 minutes walk to Sishane metro station, less than 5 minutes walk to Tünel funicular and a short downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is less than 10 minutes walk up the hill.

The apartment opens into a welcoming hall. The living room with flat-screen TV and comfy sofa is right next to the dining room, adding up to a versatile area for relaxing. The bay windows in the living room overhang the characterful street below: great for people-watching. There are two double bedrooms, one of which has a stylish en-suite shower room. This same bedroom connects to the third, small bedroom, ideal for a child or close friend. All bedrooms have high quality crisp white linens. The additional family bathroom is spacious with a large shower. The kitchen is contemporary, chic and well-equipped with high-end appliances including dish-washer.

This apartment is 130 m2 in total, with lovely vaulted high ceilings retaining original frescoes. A few of the walls have been stripped back to brick that gives a cosy atmosphere. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate five people.

Guests will have the complete privacy of the entire apartment.

The roof terrace, shared with all apartments in the building, is available for your careful use at any time.

In the same building we also offer three other apartments. The two or three apartments booked together are ideal for a large group.

This is a small Turkish-British family project. Julia and Tarkan used to live in Istanbul then Singapore and are now balancing life between England and Istanbul. If we're in Istanbul during your stay we'd love to meet you.

Your questions and booking will be handled by us wherever we are. When you arrive in Istanbul Tarkan’s wonderful family and/or our friendly team will welcome you to your apartment, give you the keys and explain about practicalities and the neighbourhoods.

We’ll all help you as much as you need and we're only a phone call or email away.

Galata has a genuine, very welcoming and diverse community with an intriguing mix of cafes, restaurants, small grocery shops and artistic boutiques. Elegant 19th Century buildings line cobbled streets, with discoveries waiting around every corner. No matter where you wander, you’ll always find your way back to Galata Tower, which has been a well-loved landmark for the last 700 years.

Metro, bus, tram and ferry stops are all only a couple of minutes’ walk away. You can be in Sultanahmet (for the big sights of Ayasofya, Topkapı, Blue Mosque etc.) in about 12 minutes by public transport or 20 minutes on foot. In the other direction, by Metro, you can be in Şişli (for Istanbul’s biggest shopping mall) in 10 minutes or Levent (for Istanbul’s business district) in 15 minutes.

There are many taxi ranks around and some secure car parks too.

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.

- "Great place! Walkable to tourist attractions in Galata and close to the public transportation. Hosts very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend." - "Everything was really great at this place. Location is excellent, the flat is really nice and the roof deck is amazing. Owners checked in a couple of times via email which I do appreciate. Highly recommended!" - "The location is first-class, ten meters away from the Galata Tower, and the roof terrace enjoys the same view of the Galata Tower. The host also prepared transportation cards and travel guides! Love it!"

Lemon Apartments features rooms with free Wifi in the center of Istanbul. This recently renovated apartment is located a 11-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station and half a mile from Taksim Square. Rooms come with a balcony with city views. All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with slippers, a shower, and a hair dryer. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the apartment complex, units come with bed linen and towels. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Popular points of interest near Lemon Apartments include Istiklal Street, Dolmabahce Clock Tower, and Galata Tower. Istanbul Airport is 24 miles from the property.

- "The best place to live in all my visits to Istanbul" - "The best place in a beautyful city." - "Definitely will return again and again." - "Wonderful stay" - "Excellent stay. Highly recommended" - "Was really great, would totally recommend it!" - "Perfect stay in Istanbul" - "Very good choice we gladly made" - "Fantastic!" - "Great spot in Istanbul" - "Beautiful apartment in amazing location" - "Awesome place to stay at. The best"

Aparthotel with free theme park shuttle, 9-minute walk to Taksim Square
Concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are available at this aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. Additionally, limo/town car service, a library, and express check-out are onsite.
Each apartment features a kitchenette with a stovetop, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include Netflix and Egyptian cotton sheets. Change of towels is available on request.
Istanbul HUB Flats offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and slippers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Very clean " - " I recently stayed at Istanbul Hub Flats near Taksim, and it was an excellent experience. The location is perfect, just a short walk to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street, making it easy to explore the city's vibrant heart. The apartment was modern, clean, and well-equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen had all the essentials, the living area was cozy, and the bedroom was spacious with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was also spotless and had a great shower. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, always available to assist with any questions or needs. They provided excellent recommendations for local restaurants and attractions, enhancing our stay. Overall, Istanbul Hub Flats offers great value for money and is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to stay in a convenient and lively area of Istanbul. Highly recommended!""

Marmada Suites is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Istanbul, a 4-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station and 300 yards from Taksim Square. The air-conditioned accommodations are a 5-minute walk from Istiklal Street. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Featuring a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, each unit also comes with a satellite flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, wardrobe, and a seating area with a sofa. Each room comes with a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace and some have sea views. At the apartment complex, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Dolmabahce Clock Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, and Istanbul Congress Center. Istanbul Airport is 23 miles away.

- "Exceptional and i recommend for families" - "We stayed 5 nights and enjoy every single moment staying at Marmada" - "Amazing place 👍" - "Clean, convenient and comfortable stay near Taksim!" - "The host was superb , caring and check on us.. The apartment was modern and cozy . Super comfortable" - "Would recommend staying here, location, cost effective, brand new apartment and host was super friendly, efficient and a" - "Value for money and a good stay."

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, 7-minute walk to Taksim Square
Coffee/tea in a common area, 24-hour room service, and a business center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Each apartment features a kitchenette with a refrigerator, plus a washing machine and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Added amenities include free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and premium bedding.
Borancik Suites offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations have kitchenettes with refrigerators. Bathrooms include showers.

This Istanbul aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Property was decent and the staff was helpful just the construction work in the back of the building causes some noise which I requested to change my room to the other side of the building and it was entertained. " - "İt was clean, location was good" - "The room and common areas were very clean, we had a good time. The hotel is very close to the bus station and the metro." - "The room is very clean, the hotel is a few minutes walk from the metro and Taksim Square, the staff is attentive and polite"

Baylo Suites offers accommodations in Istanbul, 1.6 miles from Basilica Cistern and 1.7 miles from Column of Constantine. Featuring city and quiet street views, this apartment also includes free Wifi. The property is a 14-minute walk from Spice Bazaar, and within 0.4 miles of the city center. All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Galata Tower, Istiklal Street, and Suleymaniye Mosque. Istanbul Airport is 23 miles from the property.

- "Amazing stay in a great location within walking distance to most tourist attractions! Mustafa was an excellent host!" - "All and all this is a great hotel to stay in Istanbul" - "10" - "I'd stay again, and I hope I will." - "Lovely well contained apartment very friendly and beautiful terrace!"

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, 8-minute walk to Taksim Square
This smoke-free aparthotel features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service are onsite.
Each apartment features free WiFi and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Added amenities include an LED TV, a minibar, and a coffee/tea maker.
Ada Home Istanbul offers 20 accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Front desk very helpful " - "Very good location. Clean and the service was excellent. " - "Everything is around this place." - "An inexpensive hotel close to one of the city's main areas. I only needed the room for one night and it fit this purpose perfectly. The room is absolutely adequate and there is also a small kitchenette with stove, microwave, kettle, sink and fridge. " - "Perfect location. Quite room. Helpful stuff. The room wasn't like in the pictures. Conditions were low. Lobby has drain smells. It was absolutely overvalued."

AB Residences -Cihangir Luxury Antique Apartment offers accommodations in Istanbul, 1.5 miles from Dolmabahce Palace and 1.5 miles from Istanbul Congress Center. Featuring city views, this apartment also offers free Wifi. The property is a 7-minute walk from Taksim Square and within 0.8 miles of the city center. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Dining options are available close to the apartment. Popular points of interest near AB Residences -Cihangir Luxury Antique Apartment include Taksim Metro Station, Istiklal Street, and Dolmabahce Clock Tower. Istanbul Airport is 24 miles away.

- "Everything was great, Tolga was always happy to help. The location of the apartments and the ability" - "Very pleased and comfortable, on top of that nice luxurious design. Love it!" - "We came and left our hearts there❤️🥲" - "Highly recommend. Tolga is an exceptional host and the property is in a great location." - "Wonderful stay!"

Aparthotel with a rooftop terrace, 4-minute walk to Galataport
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free aparthotel has coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Each apartment features thoughtful touches like bathrobes and slippers, along with a memory foam bed and an LED TV with satellite channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences like an electric kettle and free tea bags/instant coffee, and other amenities include a DVD player and room service.
Tophane Suites offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Very conveniently situated, close to all the major transportation lines on the famous Bogazkesen Street on European side. Hotel is clean and the staff is friendly. Highly recommanded." - "Very nice and safe place to stay, convenient and nice staff, we recommend,5 stars 👍" - "The location was great, near the station and galataport. A lot of options you can make. " - "Perfect location with much to see and do within walking distance. "

In a central area of Istanbul, Excellent Apartments Galata provides rooms with free Wifi. Housed in a building dating back to 2016, this apartment is 1.1 miles from Taksim Square and 1.2 miles from Taksim Metro Station. The apartment has private entrance. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven. At the apartment complex, all units include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Galata Tower, Spice Bazaar, and Istiklal Street. Istanbul Airport is 22 miles away.

- "Excellent!" - "Cute Little Studio Worth the Stay" - "Great location, attentive hosts."

Central aparthotel with a bar connected to the convention center in Istanbul
This aparthotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and a coffee shop/cafe. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Each apartment features a kitchenette with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Added amenities include a minibar, room service, and a coffee/tea maker.
Lemon Residence offers 10 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Istanbul aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "We were received by the very helpful Mr Hassan - who was extremely cooperative. All our needs were catered to and we had an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Will definitely recommend Lemon Residence to all fellow travellers going to Istanbul for either a short or long stay." - "Nice hotel located close to Taskim square. Great valive for your money." - "I am very happy to have chosen this hotel, Mehmet made my stay very enjoyable. the location is great, its less than 2 mins walk from Istiklal street. it was a bit difficult to find the hotel at first, but then, its very simple. Room was very clean, service amazing, Mehmet was great help in terms of recommending places to go, and how to get around the city. I gave this hotel a total 5 stars rating, and will defenitely stay there again upon my return to Istanbul."

Agion Living Taksim Cihangir is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Istanbul, a 12-minute walk from Taksim Metro Station and 0.6 miles from Taksim Square. This apartment features air-conditioned accommodations with free Wifi. Guests can access the apartment via private entrance. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower, slippers, and a hair dryer. A fridge, a stovetop, and kitchenware are also available, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Istiklal Street, Dolmabahce Clock Tower, and Galata Tower. Istanbul Airport is 24 miles from the property.

- "A cozy hotel in a local neighborhood with kind, responsive staff and great access to Istanbul’s main" - "Lovely apartment!" - "Perfect Stay Near Taksim – Clean, Comfortable, and Incredibly Welcoming!" - "Excellent apartments for a trip to Istanbul!" - "Lively “Cool Kids of İstanbul” Neighbourhood" - "The place is located in a central yet quiet place. The staff were really friendly and we really enjoyed our stay." - "We liked the room very much! The location was great and the owner was very responsive each time we contacted him."

Our apartment is on the third floor - three flights of original marble stairs - of a grand 19th-century building with lion motifs, right next to the beautiful Galata Tower. From some windows, you feel you can reach out and touch the tower. The living room overlooks the lively pedestrianised square below, while the kitchen and one bedroom have glimpses across the Golden Horn.

The bedrooms are stylish: two doubles and one twin, each with chic velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. One of the doubles is very big with lots of space for an additional folding bed. There's a contemporary and chic, well-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances including dish-washer. The separate dining area is just outside the kitchen. In the comfortable living room there's a feather-cushioned sofa, armchair and bar table with stools overlooking the tower. The shower room has a smart rain shower plus loo and there's a second separate loo along the spacious hallway.

This apartment is big at 120 m2 in total. It's bright and welcoming with large windows and lovely high ceilings. The exposed floorboards are all original and the wooden panelled doors have been retained. The living room has it's original ornate white plaster ceiling and the overall feel is of space and elegance. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate six people.

Guests will have the complete privacy of the entire apartment.

This is a small Turkish-British family project. Julia and Tarkan used to live in Istanbul then Singapore and are now balancing life between England and Istanbul. If we're in Istanbul during your stay we'd love to meet you.

Your questions and booking will be handled by us wherever we are. When you arrive in Istanbul Tarkan’s wonderful family and/or our friendly team will welcome you to your apartment, give you the keys and explain about practicalities and the neighbourhoods.

We’ll all help you as much as you need and we're always only a phone call or email away.

Galata has a genuine, very welcoming and diverse community with an intriguing mix of cafes, restaurants, small grocery shops and artistic boutiques. Elegant 19th Century buildings line cobbled streets, with discoveries waiting around every corner. No matter where you wander, you’ll always find your way back to Galata Tower, which has been a well-loved landmark for the last 700 years.

Metro, bus, tram and ferry stops are all only a few minutes walk away. The famous Istiklal Avenue is around 5 minutes stroll. You can be in Sultanahmet (for the big sights of Ayasofya, Topkapı, Blue Mosque etc.) in about 20 minutes by public transport or 25 minutes on foot. In the other direction, by Metro, you can be in Şişli (for Istanbul’s biggest shopping mall) in 10 minutes or Levent (for Istanbul’s business district) in 15 minutes.

There are many taxi ranks around and some secure car parks too.

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.

- "Great location, lots of restaurants nearby. The spacious apartment and very good service." - "Me and my family had a great nights in this place.i highly recommended. Great location. Great hospitality..." - "We had a great stay in the apartment which was in an excellent location right next to Galata Tower and walking distance from Sultanamet. Lots of cafes, restaurants and bars in close proximity. The apartment itself was very clean and really good size. Would definitely recommend this place to friends."

Gunes hause is a recently renovated apartment in the center of Istanbul, a 12-minute walk from Taksim Square and 0.7 miles from Taksim Metro Station. Housed in a building dating back to 1955, this apartment is a 10-minute walk from Istiklal Street and 0.6 miles from Galata Tower. Guests can access the apartment via private entrance. All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with slippers, a shower, and a hair dryer. Free Wifi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the apartment complex, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Spice Bazaar is 1.5 miles from the apartment, while Istanbul Congress Center is 1.6 miles from the property. Istanbul Airport is 22 miles away.

- "The best experience I had through booking! Perfect" - "It is very neat to istiklal street. Room is very nice and clean. Host is very helpful 🙂." - "If you want an authentic and comfy stay, here is the place!" - "Great choice for your Istanbul adventure" - "It was perfect, definitely recommend" - "Comfortable, homey no-frills apartment"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a jetted bathtub and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as an oven and a stovetop. Other amenities include laundry facilities, towels, bathrobes, and slippers.

- "A great apartment very clean and spacious and staff are amazing so helpful and really polite " - "Property is very spacious, and functional. I would certainly use it again " - "2-bedroom apartment was spacious, clean, full kitchen requirements, washing machine, bathrooms, and excellent staff. You have to ask for cleaning. Everything near the door. Restaurants all around. Shishane metro station 3 minutes walking. Takseem square 20 minutes walk. No facilities available (swimming pool, sauna, gym, room service). TV available with no cable."