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Istanbul Place Apartments Hosting you in Istanbul with warmth, style and fine architecture. Historic apartments in Galata ✨ We’re a Turkish-British family that you can trust.

Stylish, historic, architecturally intriguing holiday apartments in Galata, Istanbul. Istanbul Place Apartments are just what you need for a genuine experience of contemporary life in Istanbul, with the sights of the city within easy reach. You'll feel at home in your clean and comfortable apartment yet easily connect with the local community as you uncover the surprises of the city. We're a famil

y-run small business with understanding of your city-break dreams and 14 years experience of bringing them to reality. Our short-stay rentals place you in the heart of Istanbul, living like a local in your own historic home with adventures at your doorstep and our experienced manager to help you plan and arrange for them as needed. Much love was put into these beautiful apartments when they were built and also when we renovated them. The result is a refreshing, stylish balance of period charm and contemporary comfort. International IT consultant Tarkan and professional photographer Julia brought together the best of their Turkish and British cultures to create Istanbul’s finest heritage apartment rentals. We specialise in spacious apartments within historic buildings. Each is selected for its unique qualities, with an eye for architectural interest. We’re careful not to over-renovate and we employ sensitive local crafts-people to restore elegance to these gorgeous buildings. Our service to you will be timely and professional. While you stay with us our dedicated team, natural with their traditional Turkish hospitality, will look after you as much as you may need. We love what we do and have won international awards for it. Really hoping to host you soon! Julia, Tarkan and Taşkın
www.istanbulplace.com

15/03/2025

Are you tempted to visit Istanbul for the Tulip Festival this spring? ✨

Tulips are celebrated across Istanbul’s parks throughout April and our website article about it will help you navigate the locations and events. Tarkan has made an interactive Google map to get you to the best spots for blooms and you can read some historical perspective to add interest for when you’re there.

We still have some limited apartment availability so do put your dates into the booking page (or message us!) to see what’s 🤞🏻🤞🏻 available.

>> link in comments for more about contemporary Istanbul’s tulipness for when you visit 👇🏻

09/03/2025

Some good ideas if you’re on a tight budget. Hoping Lonely Planet will edit Istanbul as ‘Türkiye’s capital’ though 🙈

>> link in comments to our website, where you can book your historic apartment base 👇🏻

From mosques and markets to art galleries and monuments, some of Istanbul's best attractions don't cost a thing.

27/02/2025

Some ideas from Forbes for your next trip. Do you have an ‘underrated attraction’ in Istanbul to add to this list?

>> link in comments to our website, where you can book a stylish apartment as your base for exploring more 👇🏻

The following tourist guide-recommended destinations offer a taste of Ottoman and Turkish culture and history but without the long lines and crowds.

27/01/2025

Would you say Istanbul can be hectic?! 🤪

If you’re a connoisseur of calm you might like to base your stay at our Pasha Penthouse Apartment, as Shane did. You’ll be in the heart of Galata yet have soothing 190 degree (Bosphorus, Golden Horn and Galata Tower) views from its private roof terrace whenever you like. In winter the log fire is a rare-in-Istanbul treat too.

✨ 3 nights minimum stay
✨ Romantic for 2, fun for 4
✨ The best street in Galata at your doorstep
✨ Great cafés and restaurants in the neighbourhood

Thanks so much for your lovely review and photographs Shane - it was fabulous to know how much you enjoyed it all. We really appreciate guest reviews, as do future guests who learn from them 🙏🏻🙏🏻

>> link in comments to our website, where you can connect through to read this in full on TripAdvisor plus more of our reviews to inform your choice 👇🏻

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17/01/2025

Thanks so much for your fabulous review on Tripadvisor Pete.
Come back soon!

Istanbul Place Apartments: Excellent home away from home. - See 346 traveller reviews, 205 candid photos, and great deals for Istanbul Place Apartments at Tripadvisor.

13/01/2025

Hello and Merhaba from Galata!

Our lovely guests Shane and Derek from Canada were introduced to Galata Tower last night - and have shared this fabulous photo 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Have a good week everyone :))

Follow our page Istanbul Place Apartments for more about Galata, Istanbul and staying in one of our historic apartments for a special visit ✨

01/01/2025

2025! Happy New Year and Mutlu Yillar from us! ✨

It’s been a treat over the last 12 months to feel connected with you lovely bunch online and to host such great guests from all over the world in Galata. Thanks for choosing Istanbul Place Apartments :))

We’ve continued work to improve our offering: upgrading furnishings, interiors and our service to you before and during stays. Heartfelt appreciation from those who’ve stayed - in feedback, reviews and demonstrated by another Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award win (5 consecutive years 🙌🏻) has fuelled us.

If you feel the call of Istanbul in 2025 we’d love to welcome you - whether for the first time or a return trip. Your historic home from home here awaits.

Meanwhile wishing you the very best of New Year celebrations wherever you are. May 2025 hold health, happiness and fabulous adventures along the way for you and yours 💫

With Love,
Tarkan, Julia, Taşkın, Julietta and Songül
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16/11/2024

Are you a fan of the author Barbara Nadel?

Her Inspector Ikmen series of crime novels has a new title out and the series has recently been televised. If you like a bit of armchair travel to Istanbul do search for it on BBC iPlayer.

In the spirit of her storylines Barbara loves to explore the city on early morning walks and has written an account of discoveries made that way for The Guardian:

>> link in comments to book an apartment for your own stay and mysterious walks👇🏻

The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City’s thrilling and turbulent past

02/11/2024

Some current recommendations for hungry vegans and vegetarians visiting Istanbul ✨

When you book to stay in one of our historic apartments in Galata we’ll make sure you have a list of favourite omnivore restaurants, most of which have great meat/fish-free options. Of course a stylish, well-equipped kitchen will be all yours for personal creations plus anything you choose to bring back for later.

Are you vegan or vegetarian? Do you think we should add specifically vegan restaurants to our own favourites list?

>> link in comments to find out more and book your stay with us 👇🏻

In Istanbul, Turkey, a growing vegan food scene offers everything from French patisserie to hipster burgers

23/09/2024

Thanks so much Andy for your lovely review on Tripadvisor.
Come back soon!

Istanbul Place Apartments: Istanbul experience - See 337 traveller reviews, 201 candid photos, and great deals for Istanbul Place Apartments at Tripadvisor.

24/08/2024

Call us pedantic, but we will only ever spell ‘hamam’ with one ‘m’ - the Turkish way!

That said, this is a lovely new article from Al Jazeera English about the magic and new-found appreciation of hamam culture in Istanbul 🙌🏻

Have you visited an Istanbul hamam? Can you recommend it?

>> link in comments to our website where you can book an apartment to return to - squeaky clean - after your hamam adventure 👇🏻

Former public bathhouses in the city are enjoying luxury makeovers – and rekindling the art of cleansing oneself.

21/08/2024

We did it again 🙌🏻

Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Award recognises businesses that consistently earn great guest reviews - so *many thanks* if one of these was written by you!

As grateful as ever for your ongoing loyalty and support. Congratulations to all the team who work really hard to keep our hospitality warm and standards high ✨

If you haven’t been our guest lately, we really hope you will be soon - do remember us in your upcoming travel dreams and schemes.

Istanbul Place Apartments is currently ranked #1 out of 2,111 others for ‘Speciality Lodging in Istanbul’ - so when are you coming to check that Tripadvisor’s got its facts right?!

>> link in comments to our website where you’ll find a direct link to the Tripadvisor page where you can read the reviews 👇🏻

11/01/2024

Some Istanbul nostalgia for your Thursday ❤️

Slightly over 100 years ago. Changed much?! Come and stay in one of our apartments to compare…

>> link in comments to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer in 2024, their Galata location and direct booking 👇🏻

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Serdar-i Ekrem Sokak
Istanbul
34421

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https://www.istanbulplace.com/

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We offer short-stay apartment rentals that place you in the heart of Istanbul, living like a local in your own historic home.

Much love was put into these beautiful apartments when they were built and also when we renovated them. The result is a refreshing, stylish balance of period charm and contemporary comfort.

We’re a Turkish-British family that you can trust. International IT consultant Tarkan and professional photographer Julia brought together the best of their Turkish and British cultures to create Istanbul’s finest heritage apartment rentals.

Stay with us for a real life experience of the Galata neighbourhood. You’ll soon feel at home, connecting with the vibrant local community as you start to uncover the surprises of the city.