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TV, DVD player, livros, videoteca
Geladeira, fogão, cooktop, lava-louças
Opções para refeição ao ar livre
Geladeira, fogão, cooktop, lava-louças

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9,8 de 10
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2 quartos2 banheirosAcomoda 6 pessoas120 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Secadora
  • Cozinha
  • Aceita animais
  • Lavadora
  • Ar-condicionado
  • Wi-Fi grátis

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Histórico Casa de 3 Andares em Istambul Antiga, Recentemente Restaurado, Estadia Confortável!

Newly renovated listed historical greek house in Old Istanbul. Entire 3 storey house will be available for you. There are two large bedroom top 2 floor with one bathroom each floor for each bedroom. There is comfortable living space with sofa bed with nice cushions, lighting and renovated furnitures on the entrance floor. Kitchen is also in the same floor with living room so you will enjoy the house, eat and dine before you go to sleep. Second bedroom has also nice size balcony for your morning tea or coffee with Golden Horn view.
Turquoise house as Featured in Elle Decoration magazine in Turkey!

Idiomas

Árabe, inglês e turco

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Comodidades da propriedade

Internet

  • Disponível na casa: Wi-Fi grátis

Cozinha

  • Chaleira elétrica
  • Cooktop
  • Forno
  • Geladeira
  • Lava-louças
  • Máquina de café/chá
  • Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha
  • Torradeira

Opções para refeição

  • Mesa de refeição

Quartos

  • 2 quartos
  • Roupas de cama fornecidas
  • Sofá-cama

Banheiro

  • 2 banheiros
  • Bidê
  • Chuveiro
  • Papel higiênico
  • Sabonete
  • Secador de cabelo
  • Toalhas fornecidas

Espaços comuns

  • Área de refeição separada
  • Mesa de refeição
  • Sala de estar

Entretenimento

  • Aparelho de som
  • DVD player
  • Livros
  • TV
  • Videoteca

Áreas externas

  • Sacada

Itens de lavanderia

  • Instalações de lavanderia
  • Máquina de lavar

Conforto

  • Aquecimento
  • Ar-condicionado

Animais de estimação

  • Permite animais
  • Aceita apenas cães
  • Até 10 kg por animal

Acessibilidade

  • Não é permitido fumar nesta propriedade
  • Nota do anfitrião: Strict no smoking policy in place

Serviços e conveniências

  • Ferro e tábua de passar roupa

Destaques do local

  • No centro da cidade
  • Perto do oceano

Recursos de segurança

  • Propriedade com detector de monóxido de carbono, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião

Informações gerais

  • Tamanho da unidade: 120 m²

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Políticas

Check-in

Check-in a partir de 14h

Check-out

Check-out até 11h.

Instruções especiais para o check-in

Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.

Animais de estimação

Animais de estimação são aceitos
Aceita apenas cães
1 no total (até 10 kg cada um)

Crianças e camas extras

Crianças de 13 ou menos não são permitidas nesta propriedade destinada somente a adultos. Todos os hóspedes com 13 ou mais são bem-vindos

Opções de pagamento na propriedade

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Esta propriedade aceita cartões de crédito.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.

Importante

Hóspedes de até 13 anos não são permitidos nesta propriedade somente para adultos

A propriedade também é conhecida como

Historical 3 Storey House Old Recently Restored Comfortable Stay
Historical 3 Storey Old Recently Restored Comfortable Stay
Historical 3 Storey House Old Recently Restored Comfortable Stay
Historical 3 Storey House Old Recently Restored Comfortable Stay
Historical 3 Storey Old Recently Restored Comfortable Stay

Informações a área

Mapa
Istanbul, Istanbul

Nos arredores

  • Grande Bazar - 4 min de carro - 3.4 km
  • Torre Gálata - 4 min de carro - 2.6 km
  • Istiklal Avenue - 4 min de carro - 3.0 km
  • Praça Taksim - 6 min de carro - 4.4 km
  • Mesquita Azul - 6 min de carro - 5.6 km

Opções nos arredores

  • Estação Emniyet - Fatih - 3 min de carro
  • Estação Edirnekapı - 3 min de carro
  • Aeroporto de Istambul (IST) - 46 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪İncir Ağacı Kahvesi - ‬5 min de caminhada
  • ‪Balat Kültür Evi - ‬6 min de caminhada
  • ‪Mevlana Pide - ‬3 min de caminhada
  • ‪Öz Karadeniz Pide & Kebap Salonu - ‬4 min de caminhada
  • ‪By Harve - ‬5 min de caminhada

Perguntas frequentes

Histórico Casa de 3 Andares em Istambul Antiga, Recentemente Restaurado, Estadia Confortável! é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Sim, esta propriedade permite cães (limite de 1 no total) com peso máximo de 10 kg por animal.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Histórico Casa de 3 Andares em Istambul Antiga, Recentemente Restaurado, Estadia Confortável!?

Horário de início do check-in: 14h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Histórico Casa de 3 Andares em Istambul Antiga, Recentemente Restaurado, Estadia Confortável!?

Horário de check-out: 11h.

Onde fica Histórico Casa de 3 Andares em Istambul Antiga, Recentemente Restaurado, Estadia Confortável!?

Em Centro da Cidade de Istambul, esta casa de temporada fica a 0,6 km de Corno de Ouro e a 5 km de Grande Bazar e Torre Gálata. Praça Sultanahmet e Mesquita Azul também ficam a 5 km. Até a Estação Edirnekapı, são apenas 21 minutos de caminhada, e até a Estação Topkapı - Ulubatlı, 25 minutos.

Avaliações sobre Historical 3 storey house in Old Istanbul, recently restored, comfortable stay!

Avaliações

9,8

Extraordinária

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10/10

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10/10

We really enjoyed staying here as a family. My favourite part of Istanbul to stay in. First time my wife & I came we missed not being able to share our experience with our daughters so we returned. Highly recommended.

10/10

Das sehr schön renovierte alte Haus in einem ursprünglichen Stadtteil war uns zur Ramadan-Zeit ein echtes Zuhause auf Zeit für einen wirklich eindrücklichen Aufenthalt in der wunderbaren Stadt Istanbul. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet, alles funktioniert, im direkten Wohnumfeld fühlt man sich Tag und Nacht sicher. Wenn man nicht ständig Taxi fahren will, sollte man gut zu Fuß sein, da es vom Goldenen Horn her ein ordentlicher Anstieg zum Haus ist. Herzlichen Dank an die Besitzer Ozkan und Peter für ihr Engagement um die Erhaltung einiger der alten Häuser im Viertel, das im Bestand leider bedroht ist. Wir werden gern einmal wiederkommen. Paar aus Deutschland im Mai 2018
Hospedou-se por 12 diárias em mai. de 2018

8/10

We enjoyed our stay at the Turquoise House very much. Lovely decorations, a cozy bed, clean bathrooms, and plenty of space for our family (couple and 1 daughter). We liked exploring this section of Istanbul, and found the people to be friendly and helpful. Our daughter arrived earlier than expected, and found the apartment, but could not get her phone to connect with the owners. After a long day of travel, she was stuck on the front stoop in some distress, when a neighborhood woman came by, offered her the use of her phone and a simit (Turkish bagel). The neighborhood is poor but safe, and we loved learning about the culture and history of the area as we explored. Be aware, you will encounter a lot of walking, up and down steep hills on very narrow roads. We did have some problems with taxi drivers finding the place. In fact, on our way from the airport, the service the owners arranged for us took us to the wrong place--a hotel in the middle of the city, rather than the apartment and then had trouble locating the neighborhood.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em abr. de 2018

10/10

Loved everything the area the people the shops
Hospedou-se por 9 diárias em set. de 2017

10/10

Turquoise House is extremely nice and comfortable; located in a very interesting neighbourhood away from the hubbub of the city centre (which is easily accessible via the excellent public transport system). We enjoyed the variety and friendliness of Balat and Fenner as well as Fatih in general (especially Wednesday market). Istanbul is an immensely interesting city and Ozkan's notes are excellent. The airport transfers that Ozhan organised worked well (including a 5am Sunday pickup). We will return.

10/10

Firstly, this is a review on Saffron House, which is also under the same management team. The house looks to be very similar from the photos and in the same neighbourhood. A few days before were we due to arrive We were given an upgrade by Ozkan due to issues at Turquoise House. We appreciated this flexibility and enjoyed our stay here immensely. The house itself is in the Fener/Balat area of Istanbul so a little bit off the beaten track. This provided more of a neighbourhood type feel and atmosphere and a contrast to Beyoglu where we had stayed previously. The neighbourhood is a bit raw and rundown in places but it very much has a soul. Personally, I hope this area does not get gentrified but no doubt it will happen. The accommodation itself was first class with all mod-cons. The details and fixtures are second to none and you can tell it has been a real labour of love in transforming the property. After a hard day's sight-seeing and getting lost there was nothing like returning to the comfort of Saffron House. We hope to come and visit again in the future and get to know the area better. Some advice for first timers - you need to get your bearings and make yourself acquainted with the transportation system and the Istanbulkart. We used the one top up card for our family of three and it was very convenient to pre-load and then tap in out on the various integrated transports available bus, tram, ferry etc.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em ago. de 2017

4/10

Everything was nice in the house à part from the dining table at the kitchen with for broken chairs we had to repair them before using. The house was far from any attraction in Istanbul and also far from any public transport, so we had to take a taxi to go everywhere, but this wasn't the end of the story as no taxi driver knew the district and we always had to ask several ones to end up finding one that accept to take us, and at the end of the trip the driver was always very angry and asked for more money, due to narrow and step roads getting us to the house. Nonetheless we enjoyed spending time with my family at this house, so many shops around to make buying and preparing home made food convenient.
Hospedou-se por 9 diárias em ago. de 2017

10/10

Very nice property
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2017

10/10

Un cocon idéalement situé et décoré avec beaucoup de finesse et goût .les lits sont très confortables, et tout était a disposition pour notre confort. Ozkan était très chaleureux et serviable (Un grand merci) Malheureusement nous étions que pour 4 nuits, c'était un court séjour pour découvrir la ville mais nous avons pu visiter les grands monuments. C'était très facile de se déplacer et tout était a porté de main. Je suis tombée sous le charme de cette magnifique ville et je suis excitée à l'idée de marcher de nouveau dans ses belles ruelles et savourer leur café.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em mai. de 2017

10/10

Our only lament is that our stay was so brief (only 2 nights) due to our own scheduling constraints. Peter and Ozkan were helpful in getting us settled and in suggesting good local restaurants and other venues. We highly recommend using the car service they suggest to get to/from the airport. The house was kept immaculately clean, and was very comfortable. The decor was beautiful and charming. There was a great blend of the original 19th century feel of the house with some retro flare as well, and modern fixtures in the kitchen and bathrooms. We hope to return to Istanbul someday and when we do we hope to stay here again.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em abr. de 2017

10/10

What a delightfully restored home in a very authentic part of town. Our host was most hospitable and met us at a slightly later than expected arrival after 11pm. Much thought and detail has gone into making this home cosy, well furnished and retaining the many original features. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A metro station is a 15 min walk away but we also walked into the centre of Istanbul to savour the sights enroute. I highly recommend this for those wishing to see how the local community live in Istanbul. The locals were most welcoming and walking back at night was safe and secure. Try it for yourself if you want to savour the real Istanbul.
Hospedou-se por 4 diárias em dez. de 2016

10/10

We had a lovely time in a very special place in Istanbul. To be among the locals and see the daily way of life was so interesting and enjoyable. The turquoise house has such a homely feel and the decor and furniture fitted beautifully, I think Peter is in the wrong job. Ozkan was great, he arranged transport to and from the airport for us and provided lots for information which was very helpful. Istanbul is wonderful, it was our first visit and we could easily have stayed for a month. The history and architecture is around every corner and is a real feast for the eyes and heart. We never felt unsafe in the neighborhood or in the centre itself. The people are so friendly, one elderly lady who lived opposite the house used to wave and blow me a kiss when we were having our morning coffee or tea on the balcony. The simit man came through the steets every morning calling out with his tray balanced on his head. We cannot wait to visit again. Thank you Ozkan and Peter. Deborah, Angela & Jim
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em out. de 2016

10/10

Staying at Peter and Ozkan's Old Istanbul House was great. The neighborhood was totally non touristic and interesting. Although there were plenty of hills the area felt very safe and was very walkable. The house was very much as pictured and well equipped. The view from the balcony was great. (The table could be a little more stable.) I would definitely suggest staying here to others.
Hospedou-se por 5 diárias em mai. de 2016

10/10

Merci à Ozkan pour sa gentillesse, sensibilité et disponibilité.... Appartement extraordinaire, propre, décoré avec goût... Idéalement situé. Istambul nous sommes tombés sous le charme. Nous recommandons de visiter cette ville et surtout de loger dans ce logement .
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mai. de 2016

10/10

This is my second stay with one of Peter and Ozkan's properties in the Fener Balat neighborhood. They are great hosts. Their information guide is what I have used both times for getting around and for the activities that I did while in Istanbul. This house was very comfortable for my husband and me but it easily could have housed more people (2 bedroom, 2 bath). It is way up on the hill which is great for working off all the wonderful food that we ate while in Istanbul. The neighborhood is full of little shops and restaurants and great street food (I love the Midye Dolma guy with his cart of mussels for 1 Turkish lira/mussel). It is easy to access all the sights of Istanbul either by walking or the bus. You must remember that you are in a real neighborhood with all the things that go on in neighborhoods but I really like that. I would recommend that you ask Peter and Ozkan to help arrange your transport to and from the airport since it makes your arrival and return much easier.

10/10

Peter and Özkan responded quickly to our request, very convenient to let them arrange a transfer from the airport to the house. They had maps and information about both the local area and the city that was very useful and were ever so happy to answer our questions. The house is an old building that has been beautifully restored and decorated. The bedrooms were nice and comfortable. Easy to rest after busy days exploring the city. The bathrooms had nice showers. Perfect for longer stays since the house is equipped with both a dishwasher and a washingmachine! The area is an old residential part of Istanbul, we found it safe and quiet. A few minutes walk downhill and you had shops, cafés etc to explore. Going up and down the hills might help compensate for all the lovely food on offer. We enjoyed the beauty and comfort of the house, Peter and Özkans committment to their guests enjoying the stay. The friendly people, the food and of course the city itself. Looking forward to come back soon!

10/10

Our stay at the Turquoise house was really great; we loved the location in Balat, an authentic area with a mixture of crumbling old houses, houses being renovated and stylish renovated houses. The streets are narrow and cobbled and the laundry is hanging from house to house and high in the air. We found it a very charming area to live in. The house had everything we needed for a great stay and Peter and Ozkan were very helpful. They also arranged transport for us from the airport on arrival and to the train station when we headed south. The house is just marvelous – great colour scheme and with attention to every little detail. We definitely recommend staying in the Turquoise House.

10/10

The place is as fantastic as the photos show! At one point I was wondering if this place was a scam as I thought: "It looks too good to be true" BUT reality it is even better than the photos!! We loved staying in the house and enjoyed the feeling of having a home away from home. Ozkan & Peter were GREAT hosts! We liked the neighbourhood and all the many everyday scenes: Laundry dangling high above the street; kids playing; adults meeting on the street corner; the simit-bakery and the friendly owner; the smiles; the steepness of the streets. We highly recommend the house and we'll definitely be back :)

10/10

We had an amazing time at Peter and Ozkan's house and were sorry our stay was so brief. Ozkan arranged for our airport transfer to the house and everything went smoothly. The house was lovely but also practical for us as a family of four. The local area was also a highlight of our trip. It is not touristy at all and everyone was very friendly. In amongst the very local shops we also found some lovely cafes and getting around the city from here was easy. We would love to come back to Istanbul again but only if we could stay here again.

10/10

We arrived on a cold snowy evening and were welcomed to the gorgeous Turquoise House by our charming hosts Peter and Ozkan. The house is just stunning - even better than the photographs in Elle Magazine - with amazing attention to all the decorative details ... it just oozes with the care and love that the owners have lavished upon it. When we travel we try to find interesting places to stay that are beautifully decorated, but which are not formal or fussy as it needs to work for us as a family and The Turquoise House did not disappoint easily absorbing the four of us. Peter took us on a snowy tour of the neighbourhood on our first evening showing us where to buy our groceries and where to eat - each morning we loved going to the traditional wood fired simit bakery which is 2 minutes away just opposite the quirky wooden houses that featured in Skyfall. We have been to Istanbul before and deliberately chose to stay away from the tourist centre. Balat is an authentic area that has been "discovered" - there is a mixture of crumbling old houses just waiting to be renovated, the odd one currently under renovation and stylish renovated houses as well as traditional family homes. We felt very comfortable, everyone we met was welcoming and we easily found taxis (which are very cheap) to take us where we wanted to go - within 10 minutes we were at the main sights. If you want a choice of bars and restaurants on your doorstep with an immaculate view from your window then The Turquoise House might not be for you but if you want authenticity, a beautiful house and charming hosts then I'd recommend it.

10/10

My husband and I spent three wonderful nights at Turquoise House on our honeymoon after it was recommended to us by dear friends who'd stayed there previously and had a great experience. We fell in love with the house and Balat - the neighborhood in Istanbul where it's located. We were graciously greeted well before check-in time by our host Peter, who sat and had a cup of tea with us and gave us a nice, warm welcome to the neighborhood. We were also given a full tour of the tastefully and meticulously restored accommodations. The place could have comfortably slept more, but having it for just the two of us was a treat indeed. Far from just a place to crash at night, Turquoise House is that cozy nest you laze around in each morning over a cup of tea and a locally baked simit--and by locally baked, I mean a couple houses down the road--and into which you pour yourself happily each night with sore feet and tired eyes. Each of the three floors is appointed with an eye both to design and preservation; many of the home's details are part of the original structure, which provides a glimpse into the historical architecture of the neighborhood. But with all that said, you wouldn't want to just laze around all day, not with all that Balat (and Istanbul) has to offer. To name just two in Balat: Our absolute favorite breakfast in all of Istanbul can be had just a quick stroll down the street from Turquoise House at Vodina Cafe, and one of the tastiest (as in, we went twice in just three nights) dinners in Istanbul can be enjoyed a few minutes farther afield at Agora Meyhanesi restaurant. Beyond culinary delights, the Balat neighborhood is an invitation to soak in life in a part of Istanbul that might otherwise not come across the usual tourist radar--none of which is to say the area is not as rich in culture and history as any other in Istanbul, but rather to say that staying at Turquoise House can afford the open-minded traveler that trifecta of delights: history/culture, creature comforts, and the opportunity to glimpse a scene from everyday Turkish life that would likely go missed if staying in one of the well-trod corridors of the tourist circuit. We walked our way into other parts of Istanbul every day, including Sultanahmet, but buses and taxis from Balat are plentiful and cheap. And to cap it all off, Peter and Oskan were available and close by to offer advice and some truly superlative recommendations. In all, a truly superior experience!

10/10

We have just returned from out stay at the Turquoise House where we stayed for the Istanbul part of our Istanbul & Cappadocia holiday. The house is beautiful & exactly as it looks on the pictures so no nasty surprises on arrival. Peter & Ozkan have put a lot of love & attention to detail into this house & really want their guests to have a wonderful experience both at the house & in seeing Istanbul. They were waiting for us on arrival & explained everything about the property & local area, restaurants, coffee shops & local markets, which buses to use & tips on sights we may not have thought of. If you are not sure of your plans there are also plenty of maps & guidebooks in the house. They provide basic provisions to get you started bread (amazing bread in Istanbul) milk, eggs, tea/coffee etc although there are some lovely restaurants which are walking distance from the house if you prefer to have all your meals out which we did. It is very easy to get around from the house just make your way down the steep hill to the water & the buses run very frequently from there. Buses, trams & ferries are all very easy & convenient to use in Istanbul so we did not need to use any taxis during our stay apart from the to & from the airport which Peter & Ozkan had prearranged for us. We were travelling as a couple & stayed for three nights at the Turquoise House but would definitely recommend staying longer if you have the time. The house is lovely & spacious for a couple but is equally very suitable for a whole family too. Thank you Peter & Ozkan for a lovely stay when we come back to Istanbul we shall definitely stay at the Turquoise House again.

10/10

Each time I walked into this adorable house I silently thanked Peter and Ozkan for providing it. It is truly a rare find. It combines convenience, taste, beauty with an interesting authentic neighbourhood. Everything you need is in walking distance, but the street the house sits on is not on a busy commercial, tourist-infested thoroughfare. It's a real, authentic historic area. I loved the ambience of the house. The finishes and choices in furnishings showed imagination and quality wasn't stinted on. I can hardly wait for the next opportunity that I get to show this house to family and good friends.

10/10

The Turquoise house is very comfortable , well equiped, decored with search.It is spacious, we where two couples, and each had our independance.Larg bedroom and bath for each.Two additionnal people could sleep on the livingroom sofa. It is located in a typical quarter.After visits of the hight places of Istanbul, this is an other aspect of the city that we discover and who enrichied discovery. However, it is easy to reach tourist aereas, on foot, by public transport or taxi(taxi station near the house). Peter and Ozcan are warm and attentive hosts.They live in the neighborhood and we can count on them in the event of problem or just for information.Finally, tyey are reactive in the contact for booking, precise, organized, and they send a detailed documentation on the house, routes, the places and us described the atmosphere of the district.An excellent adress to discover Istanbul otherwise. La maison Turquoise est très agréable à vivre, confortable, bien équipée, décorée avec recherche .Elle est spacieuse: nous étions deux couples: grandes chambres et SDB chacun.Deux personnes supplémentaires auraient pu dormir sur le canapé du salon. Elle est située dans un quartier typique .Après les visites des hauts lieux d'Istanbul, c'est un autre aspect de la ville que l'on découvre. Pour autant, il est facile de rejoindre les quartiers touristiques, à pied, en transport ou en taxi.(station de taxi proche de la maison). Peter et Ozcan sont des hôtes attentifs et chaleureux.Ils habitent le quartier et on peut compter sur eux en cas de problème, ou tout simplement pour des renseignements. Enfin, ils sont réactifs lors des contacts pour la réservation, précis, organisés, et adressent une documentation détaillée sur la maison, les itinéraires les lieux incontournables et l'atmosphère du quartier. une excellente adresse pour découvrir Istanbul autrement.

10/10

Wonderful! For the discerning traveler looking for something truly different, this three-story gem caught me by surprise. Lovingly restored by its owners, it’s location in Istanbul historic Balat District provides a great launch pad to all this wonderful city has to offer. Each floor is impeccably decorated and spacious and there is well equipped kitchen as well. 'Special touches' everywhere, with really comfortable beds and excellent Wi-Fi. Great for couples or families (2 full showers) who want to experience the real Istanbul, with a lovely small balcony on the top floor with views of the Golden Horn. The owners couldn’t be nicer and went out of their way to get me settled and tell me about the neighbourhood. Would love to stay again - but for longer!