Style, character, frescoes, terrace views, Galata!

A stylish, quiet and very comfortable apartment on the first floor of a grand 19th century building near Galata Tower. Double-glazed windows overlook the characterful street below - you'll feel you're experiencing authenticity across time. Three floors up the shared roof-terrace has stunning views over the Golden Horn. We offer trusted airport transfers and our special connections with local guides to help build your own genuine and memorable perspective of the city. The space This is the perfect apartment for guests who enjoy a stylish space with elegant design and city-scape views from a shared roof terrace - in a central and fascinating historic location. All furnishings and fittings are high-end and the interior design skillfully crafted, balancing contemporary style, antique and vintage treasures. The space itself is thoughtfully arranged for privacy and comfort. It has been chosen with great care as one of Istanbul Place Apartments' much-admired restoration projects. One flight of original marble stairs take you up to the apartment and four more onto the shared roof-terrace, with its lovely views across the Golden Horn. You're welcome to take your drinks, meals or simply thoughts up there any time. The streets below are atmospheric with small, trendy boutiques and welcoming cafe-restaurants, yet are quiet and residential at night. Galata's pedestrianised area is just around the corner with its lively pavement cafes and restaurants plus all the buzz of this bohemian district. - 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS (one with a stylish kingsize and one with twin beds) make it romantic for a couple, fun for 2 couples and spacious for 2 single travellers . The bedrooms both have chic velvet headboards and high ceilings for airiness. Linens and towels are all top quality Turkish cotton - crisp, white and freshly laundered. Duvets are feather and plentiful pillows are either feather or microfibre, so you may choose to mix as you wish for your personal comfort. - The KITCHEN is a good size, with a gas hob, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge-freezer. All the kitchen equipment is of great quality and well thought-out. Cafetière, Turkish coffee pan, teapot, tea glasses and large mugs are all provided, as are start-up amounts of coffee, tea and sugar. Glasses and crockery are stylish and plentiful. - The spacious DINING ROOM has a circular dining table with atmospheric, dimmable pendant lighting and comfortable seating for 5. - The comfortable LIVING ROOM has a large feather-cushioned sofa, smart TV, armchair and a bar table with stools overlooking the fascinating street below. - The generous sized BATHROOM is modern with a roomy rain-shower, 24/7 hot water and high quality Turkish cotton white towels. - Tarkan and Julia have been hosting international guests for many years. They love doing so and always strive to exceed guest expectations. - ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT includes air conditioning units, a smart TV (YouTube, Netflix and Prime Video), hair-dryer, kettle, toaster, guide and art books plus decorative Ottoman antiques. We want to ensure that your stay is as culturally rich and comfortable as possible. - The apartment's WIFI is speedy and free. This apartment is 110m2 in total and well laid-out, with large sash windows, lovely high ceilings and some frescoes. The exposed floorboards and wooden panelled doors are all original, giving a homely yet stylish atmosphere. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate four people and a fifth/child on a fold-out bed in the living/dining room is possible. Guest access Guests have sole access to the apartment and complete privacy in it. The grand old building's entrance hall and central marble stairwell are shared with residents of the other apartments in the building, as is the spacious roof-terrace, which is available for your careful use at any time. In the same building we also offer two other lovely apartments. The three, booked together, are suitable for a large group of up to 14 people. We can arrange a selection of experiences with our local guides, to help you build your own genuine and memorable perspective on the city. Other things to note The neighbourhood is most suitable for exploring on foot and public transport links (metro and tram) to the rest of the city are great, so you needn't drive at all during your stay. Galata is hilly and cobbled so do bring comfortable shoes. 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. We use local maintenance and cleaning services for the apartments and in this way 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 :)) Registration Details 34-6885