Istanbul apartment rental - living and dining room with views of Bosphorus
living and dining room with views of Bosphorus
 
Istanbul apartment rental - living and dining room with views of Bosphorus

living and dining room with views of Bosphorus

magical night views of Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmace Palace and more

magical night views of Bosphorus Bridge, Dolmace Palace and more

dining with a view

dining with a view

Large master bedroom with a wrap around view

Large master bedroom with a wrap around view

Large bdrm. #2. Lots of closets and light. Quiet!

Large bdrm. #2. Lots of closets and light. Quiet!

living room, just out the window is large balcony

living room, just out the window is large balcony

balcony, like being on a boat on the Bosphorus

balcony, like being on a boat on the Bosphorus

melons for sale pulled fresh to you by wagon and horse

melons for sale pulled fresh to you by wagon and horse

one of many sidewalk cafes in the Cihangir neighborhood

one of many sidewalk cafes in the Cihangir neighborhood

a corner fit for a sultan

a corner fit for a sultan

large fully furnished kitchen

large fully furnished kitchen

view from living room and balcony

view from living room and balcony

  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps10
  • 1 Bathroom
 

Photos and Description of the Istanbul vacation apartment rental
3 + bedrooms, 1 bath, 5 guests max

I'm a travel writer who has lived short term in over a dozen countries. Finding one of a kind places to stay in each city has become my specialty. I handpicked this flat because it is everything I look for in a city home: Slightly off the tourist track so that I feel like I 'live' in the place I am visiting. With a view that leaves no doubt where I am. This flat is located in the charming Parisian-like Istanbul neighborhood called Cihangir popular with Turkish film industry types as well as intellectuals and artists. Lots of sidewalk cafes and turn of the century architecture.This large flat is fully furnished and includes television, A.C, washing machine, ceiling fans, dishwasher, wireless Internet and much more. It is a bright sunny flat facing the Bosphorus with its beautiful bridges, mosques, castles, and more. A quiet retreat from Istanbul's chaotic center, while just moments away. Ask about similar properties in this same neighborhood.

Location!Views!Great neighborhood!: As a travel writer who has lived in flats in over 14 countries in 9 years, I have a good idea of what global travelers like in a home away from home. I chose this flat for two main reasons: the neighborhood & the view. Homes with Bosphorus views in Istanbul are very expensive and much coveted. From this large 3+ bedroom flat you will enjoy one of the most outstanding views in all of Istanbul. Sit on your balcony in Europe and watch ships cross from Asia. Cihangir is considered one of the best places in Istanbul to live. Oft compared to Montmarte Paris. It is bohemian with many excellent outdoor cafes, turn-of-the-century architecture & cobblestone streets. The choice of residence for the city's artists, intellects, & foreigners. It is a short walk or tram ride to all the major sites. You'll have no hassles from rug salesmen or vendors here. Yet you are just moments from tourist central. It's the perfect combination of location, comfort, and views.

Be 'part' of Istanbul, and enjoy the view!: If you want to feel like you are part of Istanbul as opposed to a tourist - observer only, this is the place to stay. It is entirely safe day and night, and centrally located so that you are not more than a few minutes from Taksim and/or Sultanahmet. You will 'live' briefly in a charming neighborhood occupied by the city's artists, intellects, and foreigners. You'll see many a Turkish film star dining outside one of its cafes.

The view will blow you away. And the apartment is large enough for comfort but small enough to be cozy. 3+ bedrooms, large kitchen, dining...well, look at the pictures and you'll see. It is fabulous for entertaining in too. Filled with light and breathtaking views. Large balcony.

Your own personal guide, like visiting a friend: I have several Turkish friends who will take you by the hand if you wish and show you the city...the best places to eat, where to get your hair done etc....they'll even arrange for private tours of the city's monuments and outside the city if you like. Their English is impeccable and being a native of Istanbullan they know the city inside and out. They can show you the best places to eat, arrange private tours...and they can be your 'family' while you are in Istanbul.

This is a quiet building and the management has limited the number of guests who may stay in this flat at any one time to 5. If your group is larger, or if you want to not have to worry about being quiet, inquire about our other properties where noise is not an issue.

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19 Reviews of Property 145317 in Istanbul, Turkey

3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
average rating of 4.8333335 based on 19 reviews
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Sandefjord , Vestfold , Norway
5

Beautiful & comfortable

Beautiful & comfortable
5 of 5
Submitted: January 19, 2008 Stayed: January 2008
I and my family saw pictures of house, we love it.it is so beautiful.If we rent it , we can write more about its positivites!
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Families with Teenagers, People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: Thank you. I guarantee that this flat will far surpass your expectations. Really nice. Warm and cozy in the winter. cool in the summer. Beautiful. Charming. Wonderful neighborhood. Walk everywhere. Feel part of this great bohemian neighborhood. Close to public transportation. A slice of Istanbul you'll never experience from a hotel room.
Helpful votes: 2/13
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
South Lake Tahoe, California
5

Istanbul, Ciangir Flat, Bosphorous Views

5 of 5
Submitted: June 10, 2013 Stayed: May 2013
Beautiful views, clean flat with everything we needed, great neighborhood, convenient to tram line which takes you to major tourist sights. Nothing but great things to say about renting this property. I would love to go back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Ubud, Bali
5

Great spot

5 of 5
Submitted: January 13, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Enjoyed staying at Robin's apartment. Great view, comfortable beds, cool neighbourhood, close to tram. Would recommend it. My wife and I stayed with our 2 boys, and there was lots of room for everyone. Look forward to going back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
5

Wonderful apartment for 5 adults in a superb Istanbul location

5 of 5
Submitted: June 2, 2012 Stayed: May 2012
The Cihangir 1 apartment was clean, comfortable for five adults, and very convenient to everything we wanted to see and do in Istanbul. The terrace has a gorgeous view of the Bosporus, with the Asian side and ship traffic providing a fascinating panorama at all times of the day and night. The Sultanahmet historic center and other areas of Istanbul are easily reachable by the modern tram, just a couple of blocks away via 202 outside steep steps. Or, when carrying a load one can go to the Kabatas stop and take the funicular to Taksim, walking down to the apartment rather than up! Elif was helpful in every way. The DSL connection didn't work during our visit, in spite of her attempts to fix it herself, and to call in technical people to fix it, so she helpfully loaned us her own USB device that provided G3 internet access for one computer, which was a lifesaver since we had expected and planned for having internet access during our stay. We would not hesitate to recommend the apartment enthusiastically to others, and to stay there again ourselves if we're able to come to Istanbul again. We can't imagine a better place to stay in Istanbul.
Recommended for:  Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Atlanta, Ga.
5

Fabulous apartment - incredible views & perfect location!

Fabulous apartment - incredible views & perfect location!
5 of 5
Submitted: May 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
Cihangir 1 was the perfect place to stay for our first-ever visit to Istanbul, and it will be the perfect place to stay for any subsequent visits!

Elif, the apartment manager, is a joy - the person you would always choose to meet at your rental apartment, especially after an overnight flight. She's competent, efficient, thorough, & on top of all that, the nicest person imaginable - we felt that we were "at home" from the moment we walked in.

The owner also included a wonderful service - an hour with personal concierge Jessica - she provided maps, our first tram tokens, & a great introduction to Istanbul and "our" neighborhood. She helped orient us day one which enhanced our visit immeasurably. We went to the Friday market in Uskadar with her & had one of our best days - it was absolutely everything that one wants when visiting a foreign country - so perfect in all the little ways that travelers love but that are so hard to describe!

The apartment has incredible views and a fabulous location - so easy to get to all the tourist sites while still having a neighborhood home to return to at the end of the day - a great experience in every way.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Atlanta, Ga.
5

Fabulous - incredible views & perfect location!

Fabulous - incredible views & perfect location!
5 of 5
Submitted: May 16, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
Cihangir 1 was the perfect place to stay for our first-ever visit to Istanbul, and it will be the perfect place to stay for any subsequent visits! Elif, the apartment manager, is a joy - the person you would always choose to meet at your rental apartment, especially after an overnight flight. She's competent, efficient, thorough, & on top of all that, the nicest person imaginable - we felt that we were "at home" from the moment we walked in. The owner also included a wonderful service - an hour with personal concierge Jessica Stockwell - she provided maps, our first tram tokens, & a great introduction to Istanbul and "our" neighborhood. She helped orient us day one which enhanced our visit immeasurably. We went to the Friday market in Uskadar with her & had one of our best days - it was absolutely everything that one wants when visiting a foreign country - so perfect in all the little ways that travelers love but that are so hard to describe.
Cihangir 1 has incredible views and a perfect location - so easy to get to all the tourist sites while still having a neighborhood home to return to at the end of the day - a great experience in every way.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Email from guest who stayed in Cihangir 1

Submitted: April 28, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful apt. & for providing an intro to the neighborhood & to Istanbul from Jessica - she helped orient us day 1 & enhanced our visit immeasurably - a fab service to offer to your guests! We went to the Fri. market in Uskadar with her & had one of our best days - absolutely everything that one wants when visiting a foreign country - so perfect in all the little ways that travelers love that it's hard to describe! Your manager, was a joy,competent, efficient
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Birmingham, MI USA
4

View, location, view

4 of 5
Submitted: April 21, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
This apartment has a terrific view that pictures don't do justice. Watching all the boats on the Bosporus was an unexpected highlight. We traveled with 3 kids and had plenty of room. The kitchen and furnishings are basic. The selling point is location and view. The tram to the city is a 5 min. Walk as long as you don't mind 200 stairs. Taxi stands are also 2 min. Away if you wish. (the tram line leads to many toursist destinations so being so close is a big plus) The grocery store is a block away. The apartment is in a good neighborhood, just far enough away from the tourist hype. we never felt unsafe. For those in need of Starbucks and little Caesars/dominos they are a 5 minute walk. Drivers picked us up at the airport and dropped off for a fair price, which takes away a worry about taxi and luggage for a group of 5. Elif was helpful on checkin.
Recommended for:  Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
San Francisco and Ankara
5

would rent it again!

5 of 5
Submitted: February 8, 2012 Stayed: January 2012
This is my third time renting from this owner, and the great view, location, and personal touch made it a great trip. I used to live in Istanbul but now live elsewhere in Turkey, so bring friends and family to istanbul is always something special. CIhangir is my favorite neighborhood and of course it's not istanbul without a view. The location is close to shops, restaurants, the touristy sites, and right in the middle of it all. but it's charming and quiet. the beds are comfortable, and the manager and staff helping to get you settled in are very friendly. Definitely worth it. Whether this is your first time to Istanbul or returning for another memorable trip, renting this apt, or another one from this owner is the way to do it.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2
business
3+bdrm, lg.balcony,breathtaking Bosphorus views, best central neighborhood
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p145317
+90 536-5544968
Istanbul Istanbul and The Marmara
Cincinnati
5

Wonderful stay in Istanbul

5 of 5
Submitted: November 11, 2011 Stayed: November 2011
The apartment is bright and cheerful and has a marvellous view of the Bosphrous. The bed is comfortable and there are plenty of closets. There is a nice sitting and dining areas and a balcony with excellent views. Robin was professional and booking the apartment was easy and she answered all our questions. A driver was waiting for us at the airport and took us to the apartment where Davide was waiting and explained everything. Aleef the manager also came and was very helpful and arranged for a driver to take us at 3 30 Am for our flight back to the states. The area is a quiet residential and there are groceries and fruit merchants close by as well as cafes and resturants.
I would defintely rent again from Robin when I come back to Istanbul. To go down to the main street you need to manage many steps but it was no problem though myself and my wife are in our seveties.
There are many sites to visit in this beautiful city, you can reach the Domachbache palace on foot in 15 minutes. Taking the tram is easy and cheap and let you see people. The Bosphrous boat tour is a must.
BS Foad, M.D
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 2/2