Lovely Apartment in Central Istanbul with Views of Topkapi Palace
An Historic Building in the Cultural and Entertainment Heart of Istanbul
Sleeps 7 (2 Bedrooms)
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We hosted 518 people in 130 groups from England, Ireland, Scotland, Australia, India, Hungary, Holland, Spain, New Zealand, Belgium, USA, France, Canada, Germany, Morocco and South Africa in this flat from March 2008. The flat renovated in January 2011. Zeki Pasha building is located in the 'La Rue Francaise' with its lively cafes and restaurants, officially Cezayir Street. It is ideally positioned to get the most out of this vibrant city. Istiklal Street, with its shops and boutiques is in 5 minutes walk. The Bosphorus and Golden Horn is 10 minutes walk. Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar are 10 minutes by tram. The surrounding quarter is also famous for its galleries, cinemas and theatres but it is probably as a gourmet magnet that it is most well known, from delicious food stalls to internationally acclaimed restaurants. There are regular sailings to the Princes' Islands famous for their beaches and where only horse drawn carriages and bicycles are allowed.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2011 - 31 December 2011 | €109 | €700 | - | |
| 1 January 2012 - 29 February 2012 | €75 | €500 | - | |
| 1 March 2012 - 31 December 2012 | €99 | €650 | - | |
| 1 April 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €129 | €800 | - |
Notes on prices
The prices are up to 3-4 people. We can host maximum 7 people in this flat. No charge for infants until 3 (three) years old. Add 20 Euros for each additional person. Please ask for the couple rates.
Changeover day
Arrival, 14.30pm.
Departure, 12.00pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, a bunk bed, and a baby cot. Bedroom 2 with double bed. There is a sofa bed in living room for the 7th. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower, basin and WC. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, fridge/freezer and cooking utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Ironing board and vacuum cleaner. |
| Living Rooms: | Sofa, TV, DVD/CD player, radio. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels are provided. We are providing laundry, washing and drying for free. After a week we change the sheets on beds and towels. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | oven fridge/freezer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access air conditioning room fans cot |
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Notes on accommodation
Gas fired central heating. For longer than 2 weeks rentals utilities charged at metred rate. Minimum stay 3 nights. 8Mbit ADSL internet access.
Accessibility
There is an elevator. Area is not suitable for people with mobility problems.
Outside
Balcony.
Coast/Beach
The Bosphorus is within walking distance.
Golf
Kemer Country is 45 minutes away.
Skiing
Skiing 4 hours away.
Travel
Airport is 25km.
Booking notes
Confirmation of booking will be made by email and on the receipt of 20% of the rental. The balance on arrival. Deposit made by bank transfer. Transfer expenses are the responsibility of the guest.
Guest comments
Dear Aydin, Thank you so much for making our Istanbul stay so enjoyable! We loved the apartment and the cookies! Thanks again and hopefully we will be back soon. kind regards and best wishes Alida Gell.
Hi Aydin, Hope you and your family are well. We had a fantastic time in Istanbul and your apartment. Thanks for your hospitality and the warmth of your welcome. Best regards Andy and Judith Lyons.
Hello Aydin, Thank you thank you thank you for our wonderful time in your lovely apartment in Istanbul. The homely atmosphere and modern facilities made our stay very comfortable indeed. The apartment is in a very interesting and lively area close to so many of the activities we needed to do while in Istanbul. You have a fabulous city and again we were overwhelmed by the friendliness of you and your family and the people of Istanbul generally. Our two teenagers have voted Istanbul their favourite city of all the countries we visited during our 10,500 kms journey. Barbara & Gary Hooper.
Owner profile
Evrim and Aydin look forward to seeing you...
About the owner
Zeki Pasha, a top ranked general in the Ottoman Army, who died before World War I, who was my grand grand father, had left the building to his children. The building was home for our family for a long time. Now, the building is a great opportunity to meet people around the world. We have 5 flats in the building to host you. Me and my wife were admen, in 2007 decided to change our life, and quited our jobs. She had a course for baking and baked brownies, muffins and I delivered them. But then we decided that we should focus on accommodation. Actually there is no time for doing something else. We are helping each other for everything to build our new life. Me and my cousin still renovating the building and around. Thanks God and thanks to near 700 people who has chosen us, we can.
Year purchased: before 1950
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
I was born into this neighborhood. It was not an investment, it's our family heritage. In 2004, an investor has come to our street, bought, hired some buildings, made people come together and they all together transformed the street into an entertainment area. Now we have cafes and restaurants around the street. It's colorful and lively now. On weekends hundreds of people visit our street, to have coffee, wine, to make some conversation and to be entertained. There are singers sing romantic songs in the street. Some other programs offers more cheerful songs especially on weekends. From our side, this street gives an exceptional Istanbul experience with us. Now we have TK821, TK1487, TK1488 and TK 1946 in Zeki Pasa Building and preparing another one which will be ready in August.
Unique benefits of the property
We are in the middle of everything. History, nature, urban life, progress, fashion, entertainment, traditions, culture, food, neighborhood, mosques, churches, schools, people around the world, comfort. Everything is in walking distance.
Istiklal Street, the most famous street in Istanbul with it's cafes, restaurants, drink houses, movie theaters, shops, bookstores, old style architecture, and people around the world, is in 5 minutes walking distance and near 24 hours alive. Besiktas, Dolmabahce, Eminonu, Sultanahmet, Hagia Sofia, Grand Bazaar. All destinations a tourist should visit, all in walking distance too.
If any property is not in our district, it cannot offer comfort about transportation and an atmosphere surrounds you with a great smell of history and heritages of empires.
For booking and further information
Property Ref TK821
Aydin Balcik
Tel: (Turkey) + 90 544 714 45 80
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