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Great neighborhood! And cute, cozy and clean apartment. The photos online are accurate. It is tastefully decorated and the sofa is quite comfortable, as is the queen bed. The bedroom is quite small, just wide enough for a bed and small closet. But we found it to be cozy and quaint. Our apartment was located on the third floor, so there are quite a few steps, if that's a problem. We didn't mind.

We could walk to shops, restaurants, and coffee shops all within a few blocks of the place. The neighborhood is a nice mix of old and new. Lots of older buildings and shops, but many that have been updated in a modern style and restaurants geared towards a young hip crowd. However, you are not really in a touristy area per se, more of an area where people actually live.

The neighborhood is quite hilly, by the way. Kadir, the owner/host was very helpful and made quite a few recommendations that we truly appreciated. He was available to answer questions that we had, and he provided a booklet with many recommendations for restaurants in the area. He referred us to a Turkish breakfast place a few blocks away, and I would highly recommend that one! We went there every morning and it was amazing. I wish I could remember the name of it!

All in all, we had a terrific stay in Istanbul, and this lovely apartment was just perfect for us.

I left Azure apartment almost two months ago and am still living it... This was my strategic post for a three months stay in Istanbul and I enjoyed every day. Istanbul has many centers of gravity, sights, places attracting visitors for day and for night activities, plus I have work to do walking to the office and jumping a taxi or tram & metro to go to the airport and various parts of this meg-city, and I felt this apartment was perfect for all of this.

Azure apartment helped me feel local in Cihangir - the district which is a real hidden gem of Istanbul. If you are a passing tourist, you'd hardly pay much attention to it, but if you are looking for a longer stay in a local area with easy access to main sights of Istanbul, then it may well be your best choice. It is historic and modern, loved by locals and inhabited by expats, full of cozy spots, cafes, bars, restaurants, shops for daily life, and it is commanding some of the best views to the Bosporous....

I used the apartment from the beginning of Sept to the end of November. It provided me multi-optional and easy access to all main attractions, transport infrastructure, restaurants, sports... All the apartment amenities supported my daily routine and guaranteed a chance for changing from eating out to cooking, having quiet evening after the daily buzz, catching up with news on the tv or web, and, most importantly, it allowed me to stay home away from home and still ensured my Istanbul experience never stopped when I crossed the doorstep of this apartment.

This is a good choice and great value for money if you want to extend your experience beyond hotel breakfasts and guided tours. In terms of access and connectivity - Taksim sq - 12 min walk, Istiklyal Cadessi - 8 min walk, Nevizade - 12-15 min walk, tram stop - 10 min, Carfour store - 5 min. nearest restaurants - from 30 seconds to 3 minutes and all the way further, but you'd never be hungry here. Wi-fi - round o'clock, good speed. Kitchen - all necessary cooking and eating "equipment", cutlery, crockery, pans and pots, etc. Shower, washing, drying, storage - all great!

I cannot think of any flip side, it was a perfect stay! It was my first apartment when I did my flat-hunting exercise and I came back to it once I looked up about a dozen options.

And, most important -my special thanks to the management team: Kadir and Faik, and all your staff!!! It was great dealing with you, thank you for looking after me so professionally!!! Tesekkur Ederim!

We spent our honeymoon in Istanbul and the Azure 4 Apartment. It was even more beautiful than we expected, plus it was very clean and the landlord (Serdal) was super nice and helpful. We felt like we were in heaven. The leaflet with Information about sites, restaurants and bars helped us getting around in the lively neighbourhood. Thanks to the washer/dryer in the bathroom, this was the first trip we came home with only clean cloth in our bags. Altogether, it was a great apartment with a great service and we'll be back...

PS: If you are a worried person, the apartment is the place to stay because the massive door with the two locks makes the apartment more secure than an average bank vault :-)We spent our honeymoon in Istanbul and the Azure 4 Apartment. It was even more beautiful than we expected, plus it was very clean and the landlord (Serdal) was super nice and helpful. We felt like we were in heaven. The leaflet with Information about sites, restaurants and bars helped us getting around in the lively neighbourhood. Thanks to the washer/dryer in the bathroom, this was the first trip we came home with only clean cloth in our bags. Altogether, it was a great apartment with a great service and we'll be back...

PS: If you are a worried person, the apartment is the place to stay because the massive door with the two locks makes the apartment more secure than an average bank vault :-)We spent our honeymoon in Istanbul and the Azure 4 Apartment. It was even more beautiful than we expected, plus it was very clean and the landlord (Serdal) was super nice and helpful. We felt like we were in heaven. The leaflet with Information about sites, restaurants and bars helped us getting around in the lively neighbourhood. Thanks to the washer/dryer in the bathroom, this was the first trip we came home with only clean cloth in our bags. Altogether, it was a great apartment with a great service and we'll be back...

PS: If you are a worried person, the apartment is the place to stay because the massive door with the two locks makes the apartment more secure than an average bank vault :-)We spent our honeymoon in Istanbul and the Azure 4 Apartment. It was even more beautiful than we expected, plus it was very clean and the landlord (Serdal) was super nice and helpful. We felt like we were in heaven. The leaflet with Information about sites, restaurants and bars helped us getting around in the lively neighbourhood. Thanks to the washer/dryer in the bathroom, this was the first trip we came home with only clean cloth in our bags. Altogether, it was a great apartment with a great service and we'll be back...

PS: If you are a worried person, the apartment is the place to stay because the massive door with the two locks makes the apartment more secure than an average bank vault :-)We spent our honeymoon in Istanbul and the Azure 4 Apartment. It was even more beautiful than we expected, plus it was very clean and the landlord (Serdal) was super nice and helpful. We felt like we were in heaven. The leaflet with Information about sites, restaurants and bars helped us getting around in the lively neighbourhood. Thanks to the washer/dryer in the bathroom, this was the first trip we came home with only clean cloth in our bags. Altogether, it was a great apartment with a great service and we'll be back...

PS: If you are a worried person, the apartment is the place to stay because the massive door with the two locks makes the apartment more secure than an average bank vault :-)

Very comfortable spacious apartment with a sunny living room located in a quite area just a few minutes walk from the lively Istiklal street. The location allows you to dive to the centre of modern Istanbul. Plenty of nice restaurants and cafes around, as well as numerous bakeries, groceries and department stores. The host is fantastic - very friendly and responsive. We very much enjoyed our 9-day-stay and were very delighted with our choice.

The flat is very cosy and tidy, very much like in the pictures. Moreover, the landlord is extremely friendly and responsive on additional queries. Highly recommend.

Modern, comfortabel and clean appartment for 2 or 3 persons.
Nice central area near Taksim and Istikal area but in quiet area.
A lot of bars and restaurants and little shops nearby.You can dip in typical turkish istanbul life. Neighbourhood turkish people no hotels and no typical turistic area.

The owner speak perfect english and german.
And give a lot of usful informations for your holidays in Istanbul.
We really enjoyed this apparment and will book it again on our next Istanbul trip. Perfect the shuttle service from and to the airport.

Istanbul is a confusing place, but it really helps to have a comfortable place to return to every evening. I have absolutely no complaints about this gorgeous apartment. It looks light-filled in the photo, and it is. It has everything you could want and then some: air conditioning that works, washer and dryer, compact but well-appointed kitchen, queen bed AND modular couch that could probably convert into two more beds.

A couple of things to be aware of: this apartment is on the 3rd floor (American) with no elevator, so you have two flights of stairs to climb to get to the apartment. The stairs have no railing, so carry small children rather than letting them climb. Also, the bedroom looks tiny in the photo, and it is; the bed literally fills the room (there are small ventilated raised panels on either side of it) and you have to climb in from the foot of the bed. The door doesn't even open all the way. One nice thing I found out by accident, though, is that one of the switches in the bedroom operates a motion-activated night light on the floor at the foot of the bed, so if you get up in the middle of the night, you might disturb your partner trying to shuffle your butt to the end of the bed, but at least you'll have light as soon as you put your foot on the floor!

The neighborhood is not touristy at all; it's centered around a small mosque square that functions as a landmark so you can get your bearings. Everything you could need is right in the area: 2 small supermarkets (I recommend the Carrefour), a pastry shop, hardware stores, used and new clothing boutiques, liquor stores, drugstores, etc.--even an Italian gelato place! Taksim Square is about 7-8 blocks away and up a small hill; the Galata Tower is about as far away. The main tourist area (Sultanahmet, with the Hagia Sophia and other attractions) is across the Golden Horn, the waterway that divides the European side of the city, but still walkable if you have some extra time and don't mind crossing the Galata Bridge.

This apartment gave me the peace and relaxation I really wanted from my vacation, and really needed after 10 days on a busy tour in other parts of Turkey. I would stay here again!

Eine super sauberes und sehr gut ausgestattetes Appartement.
Alles was wir benötigten und noch mehr wahr vorhanden.
Das Appartement liegt sehr zentral und sehr ruhig, ein sehr guter Ausgangspunkt.

Die persönliche, sehr nette Betreuung war super. Jeder Wunsch wurde uns erfüllt, die Organisation von zusätzlichen
Leistungen funktionierten problemlos, rundrum war wir sehr zufrieden. Wir sagen noch mal DANKE für ALLES und herzliche Grüße!

We absolutely loved the apartment, it was very clean & very comfortable. We honestly couldn't fault it. What you see is what you get. The restaurants in the area of Beyoglu/Cihangir where really good & convenient, The managers were very helpful. We would recommend this property to friends & family without hesitation.

If you are looking for a modern, immaculately clean, well-equipped apartment, within a walking distance to Taksim and Istiklal street, only 2 tram stations to Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Blue Mosque, Topkapi, Ayasofya.... you should stay in one of Azure apartments.

The apartments are situated in a renewed, typically narrow building of Istanbul, and you will start to feel the city right from the start. We stayed in Azzure 3 and it offered us great value for money and a very pleasant stay. Compliments for management and hands-on support of the BePart agency!

Wir haben uns in der Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt, es war wunderbar ruhig, was nach einem anstrengenden Tag in der Metropole Istanbul eine Wohltat war. Die Wohnung entspricht der Beschreibung und sie war sehr sauber.

Die Betreuung durch die Besitzer war reibungslos und sehr zuvorkommend, herzlichen Dank nochmals an dieser Stelle. Auch der Tipp mit der Trinkwasserbesorgung hat wunderbar geklappt. Auch das wlan hat hervorragend funktioniert, welches ja mittlerweile immer wichtiger wird. Was wir vermisst haben, waren Geschirrhandtücher, aber das ist ja nun wirklich nebensächlich.

Die Wohnung selbst liegt zentral, man ist von ihr schnell an den wichtigen Zentren und Sehenswürdigkeiten, vieles ist zu Fuß erreichbar, auch Supermärkte für den täglichen Bedarf. Die Wohnung kann man ohne Einschränkungen weiter empfehlen.

The flat is very cosy and tidy, very much like in the pictures. Moreover, the BePart team is extremely friendly and responsive on additional queries. Highly recommend.

We had a very good time in the apartment. It was a nice and convenient stay. The property was clean and well maintained. The bed (1,6m) was very good. A great but quiet place for a week in the Beyoglu district near to the places of interest.

El apartamento no defrauda, es lo que se ve en las fotos: amplio, limpio, luminoso, confortable. El casero nos esperaba a nuestra llegada, es un hombre muy amable que nos dijo que nos llamáramos en caso de cualquier problema. No tuvimos ninguno.

El barrio es turco y no está cerca de ningún sitio turístico, ni de Santa Sofía ni del Gran Bazar. Hay que coger un tranvía bajando una cuesta y en 5 minutos se llega a cualquier sito. La ventaja es que se está en un sito no turístico, tranquilo y silencioso por las noches, con lo que se descansa muy bien. La única pega que le puedo ver para algunas personas es que, de vuelta del tranvía, hay que subir una cuesta. Desaconsejado para personas mayores o con problemas de algún tipo. A nosotros no nos importó nada, estuvimos encantados en Estambul, una ciudad maravillosa y acogedora.

We had a very beautiful accommodation with the Azure La Apartment at Cihangir. It has a lovely neighborhood with many restaurants and cafés. (You have to visite MUA's Gelaterie!) You can reach every sight and Kabatas Port to go everywhere. We recommend a stay in the BePart-Apartment!

My husband and I stayed for a week at Azure, and we were very happy with the apartment, with Kadir's help in settling in and with the area. The flat is nicely set up, compact but it has everything you could need: washer/dryer, wi-fi, kitchen TV etc. The location is close to public transport, taxis and to supermarkets/ cafes and bakeries.

We got picked up at the airport by the car service that CAST arranges, which was a big relief. Kadir was at the flat to explain everything and settle us in. Overall, a great experience and a good way to experience Istanbul as a normal person, not a tourist.

Eine super Ferienwohnung in bester Lage, mit allen was man benötigt. Es waren genug Handtücher und sonstige Gegenstände vorhanmden z.B. Seitfe und Wc Papier. Die Wohnung war super Sauber, Direkt in nächster Umgebung ist alles vorhanden was man braucht, Supermarkt, Bars, gute möglichkeiten zum Essen gehen.

Die Betreunung vor Ort war super, auch bei Rückfragen war immer jemand erreichbar. Wir würden jeder Zeit wieder kommen. Arndt und Martine

My husband and I stayed at Azure 3. Wow. The apartment exceeded all our expectations. Kadir the host was most helpful and always willing to help. The apartment was centrally situated and about a 5-10 minute walk from Taksim Square. We felt so incredibly safe at all times. The apartment was spotless and very modern with every amenity you could wish for. I would highly recommend a stay here.

We (two couples) stayed at the Blue Pearl for 5 nights in April. It is exactly as it appears in the photographs; modern, sleek, beautiful, well appointed and spotless. Nothing can prepare you for the amazing view!!! Day and night you are overlooking the harbour and the minarets of Sultanhamet, watching the ferries and the luxury cruise liners coming and going.

The apartment is located in a great neighborhood full of fantastic restaurants, cafes, bakeries, chocolatiers and interesting shops. In the other direction you are minutes away from the tram line over the Galata Bridge and the tourist sites. Similarly minutes away from the Istanbul Modern Art Museum which has a lovely cafe even if you are not interested in modern art. There is a sumptuous hammam near the Tophane tram stop. Istikal street, the Galata Tower and Pamuk's Museum of Innocence are only a short walk away, with more shops and restaurants to explore.

Istanbul is an amazing city and this apartment is fantastic. I would recommend it very highly. Kadir is the perfect host. He arranged our taxi transfers, met us at the apartment, provided tourist information, maps and personal suggestions. This apartment made our vacation!

Although not large, this place is sleek and modern with great features. We had 5 people with no space issues. Bathrooms/showers are great! The location is perfect in a happening neighborhood just far enough away to be quiet. Everything you would need is a short walk away, but the city has lots of hills so those with mobility issues should be warned.

The balcony is small but the view is fantastic. Kadir is a professional all the way! He was there to greet us, gave us great city ideas and was always available when needed. Turkey is a beautiful country with beautiful, friendly people and this trip was a blast!

Couldn't have been better -- great neighborhood, beautiful apartment, stunning view, friendly and helpful owner. Highly recommended by people who are not easily pleased!

This property was perfect for 2 couples. It was close to great cafes and restaurants and yet in a quiet residential neighbourhood. The view is really spectacular and always changing, we loved it. The lack of wifi was slightly annoying and the stick we were supplied with did not work in all our devices. But as we had been told there is free internet access in nearly every cafe and restaurant. Our favourite cafes were Journey just up the hill and PIM a new cafe and patisserie down the hill on the waterfront. This property is highly recommended.

We really enjoyed the location and the stunning views. Kadir was friendly and extremely helpful when I was booking the Blue Pearl and it lived up to our expectations once we arrived.

This place was amazing. The apartment was very clean and centrally located near Taksim Sq. and Istiklal Caddesi street. I stayed there with 4 friends, total of 5 people and were very comfortable with the space. The view from the balcony is stunning.

Our host Kadir was very nice and helpful. He arranged airport pickup and drop off for us. I would definitely stay here again if I come back to Istanbul. The one thing that would be nice to have in the apartment is WiFi. But we didn't really have any problems accessing WiFi in every Cafe and Club in Istanbul.

We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.

It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.
In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.
It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.
In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.
It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.
In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.
It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.

In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.
It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.
In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.We had the most enjoyable 7 day holiday in "Blue Pearl" in November 2014.
It is a very well appointed apartment with a panoramic view over the Bosphorus. One can see both Asian and European parts of the city from this vantage point and the magical and ever-changing skyline of historical Istanbul is mesmerising.
In addition we had a magnificent display of 5 ocean liners moored right in front of our balcony: Costa Pacifica, Magica and Deliziosa, MSC Preziosa and Norvegian Spirit all arrived in turn, as if to greet us and show off their elegant lines.

There are numerous cafes and restaurants around the apartment and we lost count of mini-markets and greengrocers peppered on the streets of Cihangir. The quality of food is very good and prices are quite reasonable.

We will recommend " Blue Pearl" to anyone who wants to appreciate the elegance and beauty of this timeless city.

This was an absolutely wonderful location, great neighborhood, great views. It was spot on with service- from our pickup at the airport, to fresh fruit in the refrigerator when we arrived.

It was a beautiful apartment, with almost everything we needed.
The only thing missing-with a family of young adults-was the internet
there at the apt. There were close cafes for sure, but with the torn up road at the end, it was not always easy to get there.

Overall, we loved it. Absolutely. We definitely will stay there again, and of course recommend it.

My family and I have occupied this property for a week and we had a wonderful stay. We got everything we bargained for and much more. The view from the property is just breathtaking and you can enjoy your breakfast looking at all those boats in the port of Istanbul. We were greated upon arrival by the owner and he answered all our questions.

The place was very clean and had all the amenities needed. We found that it was a very good location to visit Istanbul and all the sites that we had targeted. It is close. to a mosque and you will have to ear the prayer at odd hours but so what ..... Bottom line, a great experience that I would recommend to a friend.

Great part of Istanbul, a few blocks from the Galata Tower. Energetic part of town with many hip cafes, restaurants. The flat was a large two bedroom with high ceilings, lovely old frescoes in the bedrooms. We are a family of 4 and it was very comfortable for all of us.

All the modern conveniences (dishwasher, washing machine, lovely full bathroom and a convenient 1/2 bath). The location and attention to travelers needs in the accomadations made our stay terrific. Would definitely recommend (and return!).

We have never rented an apartment before so I was little bit skeptical at first. However as soon as we met friendly Kadir (manager) who took us to our apartment we were happy with our decision. We felt home straight away. Nicely decorated modern apartment was very spacious with large living room where we could all hang out. It was well maintained, clean and kitchen was well equipped.

What makes this apartment even better is its location. Galata is buzzing with life and energy and there are many restaurants, coffee shops and bars around. It appeared that any tourist attraction was within half an hour reach from Galata whether we walked, took taxi or tram.

The only down thing while we stayed was quite cold January weather so I'm looking forward to visit Istanbul in summer and hopefully stay in this apartment.

We absolutely had a wonderful few days in Istanbul. The apartment was perfect for my husband, son (12) and daughter (9) and me. The neighborhood is centrally located with lots of character, plenty of shopping and restaurants. We really loved the apartment.

My only words of wisdom is that it does not have air-conditioning and in August it can be quite hot. The management was superior in providing us with rotating fans so we were comfortable while we were there.

Wow, wow, wow! Das war das Erste, was wir sagen konnten, als wir das Apartment betreten haben. Ein absoluter Traum! Auf Empfehlung eines Freundes haben wir uns dort für 6 Tage eingemietet, und können dieses Apartment absolut weiterempfehlen.

Es liegt in Galata, sehr nettes Viertel, und man kann überall bequem zu Fuss hin, ist mittendrin, aber ruhig. Für uns war es perfekt, das letzte Mal haben wir in Sultanahmet gewohnt, welch Fehler!
Die Entfernungen überall hin sind vom Apartment aus recht leicht und unkompliziert. Um das Apartment herum gibt es zahlreiche Gemüsehändler usw., so dass wir uns problemlos selbst versorgen konnten.

Die Einrichtung sieht gut aus, ist aber auch funktional, und gut ausgesucht, mit viel Geschmack. Uns fehlte es an nichts, und alles hat auch funktioniert. Das obligatorische "kaputt" oder "billig" o.ä. gabs nicht. Alles super. Betten waren ebenfalls ein Traum und die Couch auch. Alles in allem- wir empfehlen es wärmstens weiter!!! Viel Spass dort!

Galata Fresco is even more gorgeous in person- it's well decorated, bright, clean and full of outstanding original details. Honestly, the space is absolutely unforgettable and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The neighborhood is perfect- walkable to the old city, and quite close to the newer emerging areas worth visiting for local culture and great food.

Kadir goes above and beyond as a host. Someone met us at the apartment and helped with our bags (it's a walk up, but well worth it) and he arranged a seamless airport transfer for us with a driver. He was easily contacted and extended great information about the area.Galata Fresco is even more gorgeous in person- it's well decorated, bright, clean and full of outstanding original details. Honestly, the space is absolutely unforgettable and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The neighborhood is perfect- walkable to the old city, and quite close to the newer emerging areas worth visiting for local culture and great food.

Kadir goes above and beyond as a host. Someone met us at the apartment and helped with our bags (it's a walk up, but well worth it) and he arranged a seamless airport transfer for us with a driver. He was easily contacted and extended great information about the area.Galata Fresco is even more gorgeous in person- it's well decorated, bright, clean and full of outstanding original details. Honestly, the space is absolutely unforgettable and we would stay there again in a heartbeat. The neighborhood is perfect- walkable to the old city, and quite close to the newer emerging areas worth visiting for local culture and great food.

Kadir goes above and beyond as a host. Someone met us at the apartment and helped with our bags (it's a walk up, but well worth it) and he arranged a seamless airport transfer for us with a driver. He was easily contacted and extended great information about the area.

I Stayed in Galata Fresco for 7 nights with my husband and mother. The apartment is amazing, clean modern and very comfortable. It is 2 mins from galata tower and Istikal Caddessi, however it was very quiet of an evening and the beds were very comfortable. Easy access to shops, restaurants and public transport. The location is perfect.

We stayed in the cooler weather and the heating was amazing. I could not recommend highly enough this apartment and the service offered by the owners. The only thing to mention would be English TV access was limited to CNN. We bought a cheap HDMI cable from a shop in the metro underpass (nearby) and watched movies and TV from our laptop. Internet connection was excellent.

Head to the George hotel (unmarked so you will have to ask) just opposite for an amazing view from the rooftop.

Absolutely Loved our stay! The Apartment is spacious, clean, and very well maintained. It is literally located in the heart of Galata, which is now my new favorite district in Istanbul. The neighborhood is historic and is filled with restaurants, bars, and lots of interesting things to do and see.

We were welcomed personally by the manager, Kadir, who was very welcoming and helpful. He gave us his time and provided us with tips and recommended different things for us to do (including a nearby restaurant with a stunning view of the Bosphorus and city skyline).

Overall - great value for money! Have already recommended this place to our friends, and will definitely stay here again if we make it to Istanbul.

Our 5 days stay was absolutely perfect, we were greeted by the apartment Manager Mr. Kadir who gave us the keys and took us through many useful tips to go around the city, mentioning authentic restaurants, touristic attractions and even souvenir shops.

The apartment was very clean, very well maintained and had everything we needed like clean towels, beddings and kitchen requirements, we only had to get our own personal stuff. It is located in a very nice area which makes you feel as part of the city and as an actual local!

I highly recommend this apartment, it is perfect for couples, friends and families. Made our Istanbul experience just perfect :)

Die Lage ist perfekt, die Wohnung sehr stillvoll und gemütlich eingerichtet die Manager BePart Istanbul äußerst zuvorkommend und informativ alles im allem hatten wir einen super Aufenthalt in Istanbul und werden allen Freunden diese Wohnung bzw. Firma empfehlen, vielen Dank für alles weiter so!!!

Exceeded our very high expectations. Clean. Fresh. Smells like freshly cut wood. Feels like home. Prettier than the photos in person. Love the location above and across street from delightful restaurants. Steps to transportation and Istanbul energy but on a quiet street.

Charming apartment with great location, and a host that provides excellent service. Walking distance to both most of Istanbul's most popular sights, quite street with great restaurants nearby. Charming and clean, nicely furnished. Highly recommended!

The flat benefits from a perfect location, at a walking distance from the main sites and places to go out. The flay is very cosy, clean and in a very quiet street. Also tere is a nice view on Galata tower. Someone from BePart went to pick us up where the taxi left us, so we couldn't get lost and accepted that we do a late check out as the flat was not occupied after us. Friendly and professional.

Kadir's apartment is absolutely gorgeous, the perfect blend of old and new, spotlessly clean, with every detail thought through to ensure a perfect stay. Kadir met us personally and gave us a thorough overview of not only the apartment but of the area and how to get around.

One of my favorite memories from the trip was our conversation with Kadir, hearing about how he got into this business and his perspective on life, work and Istanbul. It was inspiring! I would highly recommend staying in any of his apartments - way better than a hotel, with positive energy and beautiful, unique details. Thank you, Kadir!

We are a family from Germany with 2 small kids, and the property was very well suited for us.

It is on the ground and lower ground floor, where the lower ground floor has a large sliding door leading to a nicely decked outside area.

The access to the property is easy and there is space in the hallway to leave a baby stroller.

The decoration and feel is just like on the pictures, to which one should add that there is underfloor heating, which was very cosy given that during our last days in Istanbul it was quiet cold.

The beds are very comfortable and even the couch in the living room is amazing. My husband kept falling asleep on it at night.

Last but not least, we were pleasantly surprised by the service Kadir provided. He was never far away and responded promptly to our emails.

We would come back here and will recommend Kadir and the apartment to our friends.

It was definitely a great idea to pick this flat. Because we have a little kid, we spent more time in the flat then we would have spent normally. That's why, we were keen on having a nice location which would make us feel at home.

The Azure Duplex was an excellent choice. It was very tastefully decorated and very clean. The kitchen was well equipped, obviously, the kind owners of the flat thought of many details which made our stay at Azure a very memorable one.

Also the location of Azure is very central; vivid but still quiet at nights. It is close to everywhere, this is a very important aspect for a big city like istanbul. We also felt safe in the neighbourhood. We already decided to book this flat also for our next stay in Istanbul.

Our host was waiting at the doorstep to welcome us at arrival. The flat was in perfect shape obviously the whole house has been newly renovated. We were thoroughly introduced to all the technical details ( including washing machine and dryer and central heating and Wifi).

Beyoglu is the part of istanbul to be. The historic part of Istanbul with the Topkapi, Hagia Sofia, is 10 to 15 turkish liras by cab and can easily be made by foot on a nice day. restaurants, supermarkets, bakery, bars and cafes are all within minutes walking distance. Atatürk Airport was 45 turkish liras by cab.

I stayed here with my Girlfriend for a week. We were very surprised about the excelent service the BePart team gave us. The apartment was better than it was shown at the pictures. It was very clean, we had everything we needed, full equipped Kitchen, nice terrace, a beautiful marble Bathroom. The bedroom as well as the mattresses was unbelievable comfortable.

Also the apartment was in a quite side street within an very interesting neighborhood. We were just 5 minutes away from Taksim place with the biggest shopping street I´ve sawn so far. It was very easy to get to public transportation also the Cafes, restaurants and bars just around the corner were amazing. Everybody was very friendly.

Thanks again to Kadir who made our stay comfortable and recommend us nice places to see. I´ll definitely come again and send family as well as friends. We loved it and we can recommend this place and the BePart Team to everybody who wants to visit this magnificent town called Istanbul.

Lovely comfortable apartment in a very nice location. Would love to stay there again.

All excellent. We were very happy here and had no problems. The BePart team was contactable at all times and very responsive and helpful if we had any questions. The apartment was very comfortable and clean. Everything was in good order.

This is a great apartment. It is spacious, very light, in a very trendy area of Istanbul, close to dozens of cafés and restaurants, a short walk to Taksim Square and the metro, etc. The entrance to the apartment building doesn't look so great, but the apartment itself is fabulous.

One of the best things about it is Kadir Akkus, the agent/person responsible for the apartment. He is amazingly responsive and helpful. We stayed in the apartment for two months while "on assignment," and there was not a single request or question that Kadir did not respond to immediately. He dealt with internet issues, he told us where to buy a cheap used cell phone, he arranged pickups at the airport, he arranged for water delivery to the apartment, he met us at the apartment when we arrived and had Mr. Sinan carry our bags upstairs, etc. I can not imagine anyone easier and better to deal with.

The only downsides of the apartment are (a) that it is on the 4th floor (5th floor US style) and there is no elevator, and (b) there is a prayer tower right across from tha apartment that broadcasts the call to prayer five times a day. You get used to running up and down 5 flights of steps pretty quickly, and you gradually get so you don't notice the call for prayer.

I highly recommend this property and would stay in the same apartment in a heartbeat. The apartment is located in a wonderful area, nearby many lovely cafes and small grocery stores. It also within walking distance to public transportation that takes you directly to Sultanahmet.

The apartment itself is nice and spacious and beautifully decorated. We were five adults and one toddler and had plenty of room. Three of the adults were over the age of 65, and although the apartment is located up several flights of stairs, we managed without a problem.

The property manager, Kadir, was great. He arranged for an airport pick up, met us at the apartment, and provided us with lots of useful information regarding our stay. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely rent any property managed by Kadir.

Great service from start to end. Much appreciated BePart-Istanbul’s attention to details which makes one feel at home. Perfect location which allows variety transportation options avoiding Istanbul traffic getting anywhere. Great location for socializing with locals.

We just loved everything about Aga Hammam apartment. From the friendly meet & greet at the airport all the way to the sad departure. We'd visited Istanbul before & wanted to go back with some friends who hadn't. We stayed previously in Galata & loved it & didn't think we could better it, how wrong were we.

Very closeby is the small area of Cihangir, where Aga Hamam Apt is situated. Lovely quirky area with individual cafes & eateries, stuffed with antique shops & all types of things. Felt totally safe & just loved the whole ambience.

Couldn't recommend BePart any higher, very professional, came & met us shortly after arrival at the apartment, went through everything with us. Apartment is right next to a small local mosque so early morning prayer whether you like it or not, but isn't this what you go to Istanbul for??

If you're thinking about going to Istanbul, dont stay in Sultan Ahmet area, its chaos, great for the day to walk around in but then head back (20mins walk) to the peace & amazing ambience of Cihangir.
We'll definitely be back!

Great flat in Chiangir in the Beyoğlu district. Seven of us stayed in this amazing space and thoroughly enjoyed our time visiting Istanbul. With a large living and dining area we were all able to easily relax after long days of touring. In addition the flat was light and airy, and was in a great location - there was amazing food, coffee shops and bars within seconds of our doorstep.

Kadir was a great host, he arranged transportation for us upon arrival and provided us with maps and restaurant suggestions when we arrived at the flat. Aga Hamam comes highly recommended!

Wir - Ehepaar mit 2 erwachsenen Kindern - haben einen tollen 4 tägigen Städtetrip nach Istambul gemacht. Dazu hat nicht nur die tolle Atmosphäre der Stadt, sondern auch die Wohnung mit ihrer Lage mitten im Zentrum beigtragen.

Man kann nicht nur problemlos die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt besichtigen, sondern ist mitten drin im Leben der Stadt und deren Einwohnern. DIe Wohnung in einem Altbau ist schön hergerichtet und zweckmäßig ausgestattet. Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt und mit der Moschee vor der Haustür und dem Verkehr arrangiert. Dieses Handicap wird aber durch die Wohnung mehr als aufgehoben.
Vermietung, Abwicklung und Flughafentransfer haben ausgezeichnet funktioniert.

DIe Vermieter waren sehr nett und hilfreich. Das haben wir so noch selten erlebt.

I spent 20 days in the Aga Hamam house, and it was like a dream.
The house is beyond amazing, and I was sad to leave it. Extremely clean, amazingly furnished, very functional and just a bright and happy place to come back to every night.

The neighborhood is nice and welcoming, and you quickly become part of it. BePart was extremely welcoming, polite and helpful. Kadir is also a very interesting and knowledgeable person to talk with. I will happily stay in this house and at other BePart properties again and again.

I would come back to Istanbul and this apartment in a heartbeat. The apartment is wonderful - great style, clean, very comfortable.
You have a stunning view of the Galata Tower right out the window of the living room. There is a terrace on the top floor of the building that you can use. You get fabulous views out over the Golden Horn towards the old city, where the mosques are lit beautifully, and also across the Bosphorus towards the Asian side of Istanbul.

We spent some time every evening on the terrace with a glass of wine, watching the lights of the ferries go up and down and across the Bosphorus. The neighborhood is perfect - a 5 minute walk to the bridge that crosses over to the old city, where we would spend most of our days. At night, you have tons of fabulous restaurants right around the apartment.

This is a wonderful place to stay. The people running the apartment were very attentive to any questions or needs that we had, and helped us arrange a ride from the airport to the apartment (I suggest doing this). Would definitely stay again.

The apartment was more than we expected and our expectations were high. Kadir has completely remodeled the apartment with furnishing and accessories of the highest quality. You are only 200 feet from Galata Tower, one on the most important features in Istanbul in a wonderful Istanbul neighborhood with lots of locals shops and cafes.
Highly recommended.

The Galata Tower Apartment in Istanbul is gorgeous! There are a lot of steps to reach the apartment, but it is so worth it! The first time we walked in we couldn't believe how nicely decorated it was! It was clean and well maintained. And, the view is beautiful. It's literally just minutes away from shops and restaurants. Some are touristy, but still very nice. It can be a tad bit noisy on a Friday or Saturday night, but nothing earplugs can't fix. My friends and I couldn't have been more pleased, and we hope to return very soon.

We had a great time in Istanbul. We stayed with Cast Istanbul for the second time and both apartments were super nice. Service around pick up and drop of at the airport also very appreciated. We were located right in the "young" part of Istanbul with great bars and little restaurants - getting to know the local life very well. I am sure we will visit again!

Die Wohnung ist so, wie sie im Internet beschrieben wurde. Tolle Lage, super Design, alles renoviert und super sauber. WIr haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder. Der Transfer vom und zum Flughafen hat minutengenau gepasst, alle waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die beiden Vermieter konnten super deutsch, was eine Buchung über das Internet wirklich erleichtert. Wir würden diese Wohnung jeder Zeit wieder in Anspruch nehmen.

Everything about our trip to Istanbul was fantastic. We opted to have Cast book our transportation to and from the airport and I couldn't be happier with that decision. It is an overwhelming city at first and it was reassuring to see our driver waiting for us outside of arrivals.
The only downfall of the apartment is that it is on the 4th floor with an elevator. If you can get beyond that, it is exactly as pictured with all of the amenities.

The third "bedroom" is more of a cruise ship room but would be sufficient for children and convenient that it has an attached bathroom. The view of Galata Tower is great and the view from the roof terrace of the city is better.

Kadir was so friendly and welcoming prior to and when we arrived. No issues with payment or security deposit refund. Have already recommended Bepart Istanbul to many friends!

Wir waren leider nur vier Tage in dieser großzügigen und wundervollen Unterkunft, mitten im Herzen von Istanbul - direkt am Galata Turm. Die Räume sind perfekt aufgeteilt, sodass vier Personen (und mehr) ausreichend Platz finden. Die Dachterrasse muss unbedingt erwähnt werden - ein Panorama auf die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt. Hier könnte man die "blaue Stunde" erleben... die Zeit bevor die Sonne untergeht.

Die Wohnung ist im Original fast schöner als beschrieben - wir würden Sie jeder Zeit unseren Freunden empfehlen!
Vor allem beeindruckt war ich aber von der herzlichen Gastfreundschaft unseres Gastgebers. Ich fühlte mich wie bei Freunden zu Hause so freundschaftlich war die Begrüßung. Vielen Dank nochmal und weiterhin viel Erfolg! Istanbul ist sehr gastfreundlich und einfach traumhaft wenn man sich darauf einlässt - bei Tag & Nacht! Also los & viel Spaß! ;-)

Stylish apartment close to Galata Tower. Topfloor and just a stair to a rooftop with fantastic view over Bosporos. Good restaurants nearby. Best bed we have ever slept in. If you are planning a trip to Istanbul, this is the place to stay.

The Galata Tower apartment was fantastic for our one week stay in Istanbul. The apartment is so big with a beautiful living space and big bedrooms. Great beds. Washing machine and dryer were appreciated as finding a laundry in Taksim would probably be hard for us.

Climbing up and down the stairs built up our appetites for the wonderful street food available seconds away. The walk to Sultanahmet was easy and easier still was the little tram back up the hill after a long day walking.

Thank you to BePart for thinking to provide us with transport cards and maps. A great place to come home to after a day of touring. And what a view! Galata tower looms overhead and the twenty three extra stairs to your own private terrace to watch the sunset is well worth the trip.

The view is much better than the pictures show. Its well equipped and has an amazing location in Galata. We loved this flat and will come back. Big thank you to Kadir and the BePart team for being great hosts!

We stayed here based on the reviews given for this lovely apt. Kadir and his team are incredibly responsive and while we didn't get a chance to meet we felt like they were easily accessible. We loved the Galata tower view and the Bosphorous views from the apartment. Highly recommended!

Ohh man, this apartment was incredible and one of our most memorable and joyful experiences. Warm, cozy, spacious with big comfortable beds, beautiful deco. Quiet and in the middle of everything! What else one could ever ask for? Ohh and the owner is super friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely stay again!

Good location. Comfortable beds. Nice hosts. Great view! Will come back.

Diese Wohnung hat unsere Erwartungen sehr übertroffen. Küche und Bad haben einen hohen Standard, alles ist sehr sauber und schön gestaltet!

Die gesamte Wohnung ist sehr gemütlich eingerichtet, mit Liebe zum Detail. In der Strasse der Wohnung findet man alles von Lebensmitteln, Cafes und Restaurants, Ateliers und Boutiques. Wir empfanden unsere Strasse als eine der schönsten Gassen in ganz Istanbul und haben unseren Urlaub hier sehr genossen!

BePart hat uns dabei geholfen Trips und Touren zu buchen, was uns die Suche nach guten Anbietern sehr erleichtert hat.

Dieses Apartment war das dritte, das ich in Istanbul bezogen habe für ein paar Tage, und es war definitiv das Beste.

Bin eher zufällig darauf gestossen, und bin sooo froh!!! Man kommt rein und fühlt sich willkommen. Alles an der Wohnung ist durchdacht, die Einrichtung, vor allem die Küche hat einfach alles , aber nicht "irgendwie" , sondern schlicht super und hochwertig! Der einzige Nachteil war, dass ich irgendwie zuviel Zeit in der Wohnung verbracht habe, als in der Stadt, aber die Stadt hab ich jetzt auch schon paarmal besucht, das war okay. Man sitzt da, schaut echt den ganzen TAg auf die Aussicht, herrlich!!!! Ansonsten hätt ich gern das bett mitgenommen, das war ultragemütlich.

Die Herren von BePart waren hilfsbetreit, da fühlt man sich gut aufgehoben. Also alles in allem! Nur zu empfehlen!!!

Great apartment in an location that is hard to beat in Istanbul. The view is both stunning and inspiring. You are steps away from Beyoglu, and Karakoy (Bosphorus) at the same time.

There is great food around, and the deli around the corner delivers to your house whatever you need. Kadir is very patient, and quick to help with our last minute schedule changes and questions!

There was a sense of real Turkish hospitality that made Istanbul our very home for a week. The house has AC, as well as a ceiling fan. Internet is very reliable as we used it for work for a week for work.

A beautiful apartment in a perfect location, just wish we'd been able to stay a few days longer!

My two sons, my wife and I really liked this bright, roomy apartment right near the Galata Tower. It has everything you need for a long or short stay: washer/dryer, free wifi, dishwasher. It's immaculately clean, well-maintained and the neighborhood is pretty quiet for Istanbul.

It's a great location just below Istiklal Road. Like much of the city it's situated on a hill but you can avoid walking up to it by taking the Tunel funicular to Istiklal and then walking down a block. The excellent tram that goes almost everywhere is a 10 minute walk (closest stop is Tophane).

Kadir, the manager of the property, is wonderfully patient and will explain everything you need to know both about the apartment and how to get around.

Was on a bizz in Istanbul. Found the flat via internet. Very stylish, clean and western standard apartment.

The team was very helpfull and gave me a lot of useful and interesting insights during my free minutes.

Will come back for a private trip certainly.

Great apartment mid 20th century style in the heart of Galata. Wonderful rooms, kitchen and bathroom. The location is the best. Block away from Galata Tower and Istiklal. A no-brainer. Do stay in this apartment!

Helpful rental man and excellent facilities. Best value for money for our entire trip. Easy walking distance to the tram to get everywhere and excellent restaurants around.

We loved our stay in this apartment! It was clean and very spacious by European standards!

The apartment was exactly as described and shown in the pictures with the beds being very cozy and comfortable. It was located on the 1st floor, which was very convenient for us with a small child.

The best part about the apartment was definitely the location. We absolutely loved the neighborhood with its quaint cafes and delicious restaurants (Privato Cafe for Turkish breakfast is a must!). The apartment is a very short walk to the Galata Tower and a very big pedestrian street with lots of shopping.

We wondered in the neighborhood for hours discovering new side streets packed with bars and cafe. It was also a short commute on the tram to the main tourist attractions in Sultanahmet.

I highly recommend this apartment and will definitely stay there again on my next trip to Istanbul.

Really great apartment. As beautiful as the pictures. Really fast internet. Had a wonderful time.