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3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street

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Fridge, microwave
Dining
Outdoor dining
DVD player
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 77 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street

Accessibility - 2 floors above street level. No elevator.

Apartment description - 3 bedroom newly remodeled apartment with one full bathroom and one half bathroom. 1 bedroom is a triple (1 Queen bed, 1 single) and 2 are doubles (with Queen bed). There is a 200 x 150 cm sofa-bed in the living area. Full bathroom with shower, toilet, sink. Half bathroom with toilet, sink. Complete kitchen including 4 burners, microwave oven and full-size refrigerator.

Location - The apartment is on Akbiyik street, by the Blue Mosque (just over a 100 meters away), in the Sultanahmet neighborhood.

Transportation - From Ataturk airport this apartment can be reached by metro + tramway or of course by taxi. The apartment is at about 600 metres to the Sultanahmet tramway station.

Management - We are a small family company. Lauren is from Dallas, TX and Fernando is from Barcelona, Spain. We currently run 16 holiday apartments in Barcelona, 2 furnished homes in Dallas, TX, and 7 holiday apartments in Istanbul. We apply our same high standards in every country.

We love Istanbul and we hope you will also love to stay in our fourth unit in Sultanahamet and the sixth in this incredible city. Elif and Marco take care of our Istanbul apartments and they will take care of your stay.

Noise levels - The apartment has double glazing. The location is quiet but there is a loud nightly call to prayer 1 hour before sunrise.

Occupancy - The apartment is ideally suited for 6 people. It can sleep up to 9.

Check-in and check-out - The apartment will be ready for you at 16:30 for occupancy. You can drop your bags and get your keys from 12:00 (noon). Our greeter will be at the apartment to greet you and hand you the keys. The check-out time is 11:30am. You can request reserved early check-in or late check-out for a small fee, subject to availability. There is no extra fee for nighttime check-in.

Extras - Introductory neighborhood tour. Transportation to and from the airport. Groceries on arrival. Price on request.


Keywords: Apartment

Property manager

Lauren and Fernando Negre

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 80 sq ft (7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 34-1655

Property is also known as

3 Double Bedroom Right Blue Mosque Akbiyik Street Apartment
3 Double Bedroom Right Blue Mosque Akbiyik Street Istanbul
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3 Double Bedroom Right Blue Mosque Akbiyik Street Apartment
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3 Double Bedroom Right Blue Mosque Akbiyik Street Apartment
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3 Double Bedroom Right Next to Blue Mosque on Akbiyik Street
3 Double Bedroom Right Next to Blue Mosque on Akbiyik Street

About the neighborhood

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Istanbul, Istanbul

What's nearby

  • Hagia Sophia - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sultanahmet Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Blue Mosque - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Grand Bazaar - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Topkapi Palace - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Istanbul Cankurtaran Station - 5 min walk
  • Sultanahmet Station - 7 min walk
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rounders Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mesopotamia Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street located?

Located in Sultanahmet, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Sultanahmet Square. Grand Bazaar and Basilica Cistern are also within 15 minutes. Istanbul Cankurtaran Station is only a 5-minute walk and Sultanahmet Station is 7 minutes.

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3 Double Bedroom, Right Next to Blue Mosque, on Akbiyik Street Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip 2024
We completely enjoyed staying in your apartment while in Istanbul.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L., Soigines, BE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in the tourist center
The apartment itself was awesome! 3 bedrooms with 2 toilets is hard to find in any old city center. The price and quality of the apartment are hard to beat. The location was great for the proximity to all the main tourist sites. We also liked having a small grocery shop right under the apartment. We visited the owner at least once a day the entire trip. The only downside is that all the restaurants on the street are very pricey touristy spots. To find some real local restaurants you have to walk away from the area. Overall a good apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

John E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Misleading Listing
The description must be from 15 years ago. The pictures, appliance description - all very outdated. Has ant and roach problems. Hole in the floor, have to stand on a rickety chair to reach the dryer. Only real accurate part are it's 3 bedrooms and near the Blue Mosque. Clearly VRBO doesn't keep up on the ads posted. This place is tired and needs basic upgrades just to be safe. For those with medical devices-area is subject to randon power loss - you only are told that after you arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Melvyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent apartment in the heart of the action.
Perfectly positioned and well equipped apartment, close to major sites and public transport.. No complaints of any sort. Well worth the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Faheem A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to stay
Great location, close to main tourist sites, good restaurants, supermarkets, local very friendly, overall good experience. One main criticism is the stairs we had to go up 2 flights of stairs with 4 children and 6 suitcases not ideal.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Second time in Istanbul, first time in Sultanahmet area. This apartment is the perfect location, multiple choices for restaurants to walk to. All attractions are an easy walk. Multiple mini markets, lots os kitties to love on. Highly recommend this location. We had a great stay. VRBO host communication was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

François-Xavier d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour très agréable
L'appartement est idéalement situé pour visiter plusieurs grands lieux touristiques car il est très proche de la basilique Sainte-Sophie, la mosquée bleue, le palais de Topkapı et la citerne-basilique (5 à 10mn à pied). Nous étions quatre dans cet appartement pendant une semaine, et nous étions très au large ; toutefois, avec une seule salle de bains (douche), ce serait moins agréable pour des groupes plus importants. La décoration intérieure est agréable et n'est pas impersonnelle comme dans de nombreux appartements modernes. Les lits et linges de maison étaient impeccablement propres. La cuisine était raisonnablement propre, mais sans plus. J'ai dû tuer un cafard près de l'évier. Ce n'est pas très agréable mais il n'est pas forcément facile d'éliminer ce type d'insectes dans de tels appartement anciens. Le retrait de la clé à l'arrivée dans le magasin du rez-de-chaussée qui reste ouvert tard est très pratique, mais j'ai eu quelques sueurs froides dans les jours précédents notre arrivée car je ne recevais pas de réponse à mes messages (sur VRBO) et à mes SMS aux numéros de téléphone indiqués sur le site VRBO. Finalement, c'est par un appel vocal sur un de ces numéros la veille de notre arrivée que j'ai pu avoir confirmation que nous étions bien attendus et du mode de remise des clés. La personne que j'ai eue au téléphone était très aimable. Le jour de notre départ, nous avons pu laisser nos bagages avant de les reprendre plus tard et aller à l'aéroport.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gute Location
Top-Lage, sauber, Elif war für uns jederzeit erreichbar. Einziges Manko: An einem Morgen mit Starkregen tropfte kurzfristig Wasser von der Decke eines Schlafzimmers.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Soraya S., Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon emplacement, proche de tout. Très bonne communication. Elif est disponible. Il manque un
Il manque un peu de vaisselle pour cuisiner minimalement. La cuisine n' est pas fonctionnelle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
I don't think there could be a better place to stay for a person's first visit to Istanbul. It is in walking distance to all of the major sights to see in Sultanahmet, and there are restaurants and shops at the foot of the stairs. Akbiyik Street, where the apartment is located, is very busy, but since the apartment is on the second floor (third floor U.S.), we were far enough from the noise so as not to be disturbed by it. The windows were great at muffling the noise, and we were never awakened by the call to prayer at around 4:30 am. The apartment itself is clean and well--organized, with plenty of space to be comfortable. I cannot comment on the kitchen since we never used it (why would you while in Istanbul?!), and the beds were comfortable. Elif was great with communication, and was able to arrange convenient airport transfers for us. If we come back to Istanbul we will want to stay at this apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Fatma G.

Asked to be moved
Lauren, both apartments were not good. We moved to a first floor apartment but bathroom leaked, wall was open for pipe repair. Water heater did not work properly, was difficult to arrange the water in shower. There was a very small TV in living room. Your price was more than double of the equal places around. Places were mispresented in VRBO web site.
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Lee A., Yorktown, VA

Sleepless in Istanbul
Perfect location! Overall, the property was very comfortable and cozy; Clean and white extra towels and bed linen. Dish soap, washing powder, toilet paper, paper towel, cleaning supplies. Romantic bedroom with a lovely glow from the red curtains in the mornings.Plenty of coat hangers.Clean and crisp cotton sheets and lovely Turkish bedspreads. Very nice hosts who responded to our requests in a timely way. Elif"s father came to sort out the drain and hot water issues within minutes and a frying pan was delivered almost immediately upon request. He was an absolute gentleman. Thank you so much since my husband loves eggs for breakfast. This is a fantastic location!. We arrived late at night and Elif and Marco were gracious enough to meet us at the apartment. We were very grateful. We stayed for three weeks but we had two problems: Sadly, the kitchen was very dirty and took hours to clean. Toilet and shower also needed clean. We spend our lives traveling so are used to these things, but disappointing. Nothing bleach and elbow grease can't fix. BIG problem were the young men in the apartment below who made significant noise EVERY SINGLE NIGHT during the quiet hours for the entire three weeks. Marco and Elif did their best to contact the owners of the apartment but nothing worked. Loud shouting for hours on end, doors slamming throughout the night, glass smashing, burning of "stuff" out on the stairway and coming into our apartment, men coming and going all night. We loved the apartment. We loved Istanbul. We loved hearing the Call to Prayer. The young men below are spoiling the apartment for Elif and Marco to rent. We loved your place but we were exhausted after three weeks without a good night's sleep. We know you did your best. Thanks for the offer of a move but we really didn't want to move two more times within a week. Hope you can get those guys sorted. We know it wasn't your fault. Thanks for all the guide books. They were of great help. We will return and would stay here again if its quiet at night. Good luck and thank you. Fantastic location! Couldn't be better!
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Judy D.

Comfortable and convenient
Spacious and comfortable apt close to blue mosque, bazaar most sites within 15-20 minutes. Quaint restaurants close by. We love definately stay here again. Our host were very prompt in getting back to us and met us at the appt. to make checking so easy. Thank you for sharing your home with us
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Youness A., Versailles

Fantastic location
Elif's apartment is really nice and conveniently located. It is only a five-minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the tramline 1. The apartement has a fully functional kitchen, two bathrooms and all the kitchenware we need. The 3 bedroom are large and very cozy. Elif was really welcoming and helpful by providing us with an extra bed for the baby. It was a great stay overall and we would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

CONVENIENT YET QUIET
The apartment is very conveniently located to the very important sites of Istanbul such as the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the hippodrome and the underground cisterns. Public transportation is a 5 minute walk towards the Sultanahmet station to get almost everywhere and lots of stores to buy groceries and lots of good eating places nearby if one doesn't feel like cooking. Except for the steep climb to get to the apartment, we loved everything about the apartment and everything worked. I would highly recommend this to other travelers who prefer to rent an apartment rather than stay in a hotel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sanne V.

Excellent location, perfect apartment!
We stayed with a (Dutch) family of six adults in this apartment. The location is excellent and the service was very good as well. Great reception by Marco, fast wifi connection and clean bathroom and toilets. Kitchen had a coffee-maker and toaster, so we could also enjoy our cup of coffee and breakfast. The apartment was nearby the central square of Sultanahmet and tramline 1 (5 min. walk) which brings you to Eminonu (ferry dock), Kabatas (dock for ferry to Princess Islands & Dolmabahce palace) and to the funicular of Tunel. We've been in Istanbul before, usually in hotels, but this was great!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sigita N., United Kingdom

Very good apartment
Excellent location - plenty of restaurants around and all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, The ?stanbul Archaeological Museum, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar). We have been to a Sufi Music Concert & Whirling Dervishes Ceremony - 5 min. walking distance from the apartment at the Dervish Dede Efendi House. It was very interesting. For the airport transfer we used Efendi Travel company and were very happy with the service and price. There is a Dia Sa Supermarket - 10 min. walking distance from the apartment (on the Üçler Sk/Peykhane Caddesi). We were very impressed by how helpful our greeter Marco was. All our questions were answered. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne F., St. Paul, MN USA

Great Apartment. Great Location. Great Vacation.
It was my first time to Turkey and my first visit to Istanbul. We lucked out by picking this great apartment, in this great neighborhood Sultanahmet, which turned out to be the two best choices!! It was so nice to come “home” to a cozy, clean, relaxing space after a full day of walking all over. The apartment is spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. It has all the amenities: A/C, insulated windows, washer/dryer, drying rack, ironing board, satellite tv, and free wi-fi. A bonus was the stunning view of the Blue Mosque out the kitchen window!!! There was also surprise extras that were provided, like toilet paper, Kleenex, hand soap and a jug of bottled water. Thanks Marco!! I have rented many houses and apartments in Italy and I always have to bring/buy the household necessities: toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, Kleenex. So to have some of those things on hand was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise. The apartment and neighborhood is perfectly located. All the major sights to see are in close walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Archaeology Museum, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Arasta Bazaar, Istiklal Street, Galata Bridge). The apartment is also close to all mass transit: tram, Sirkeci train station, and the ferries. And it is close to the sea, on both sides. Marco, the caretaker gave us a thorough and quick apartment orientation/ download the night we arrived and everything went great and was smooth sailing. We also chose and paid to have the transportation service to and from the airport. I found it be very convenient and well worth the cost. It took away any unnecessary last minute worry. The neighborhood is touristy but it quiets down at night. The area is full of restaurants and shops to visit. There were so many choices. We had great meals every night. To sum it up, when I go back to Istanbul I would stay in this apartment and I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone going to Istanbul. The apartment is perfect for a large family, two smaller families, 3 couples, a group of friends, or a girl’s get away. Thanks to Fernando and Lauren, the management company. And thanks to Marco and Elif, the care takers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Ottawa Canada

Trust me this is the place to stay!
For those who know Akbiyik street you will understand, for those who don't, listen to me carefully. Stay no where in Istanbul other than Akbiyik street, and no where else than this Apartment. This was my third visit to my Constantinople and the apartment is perfect. Huge for Istanbul standards, perfectly situated in walking distance to everything. The kitchen is not up to north American standards but who cares! Eating out is the only way to go in Istanbul but you can certainly make a perfectly wonderful breakfast if you insist. look no further and enjoy Constantinople, the cradle of Christianity, the Mother of Islam and truly the centre of the known world.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Polly O., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

A Jewel in the Heart of it All
At the top of a steep, unasuming stairwell off Akbiyik Street sits a jewel of an apartment. The apartment is well appointed and could not be more convinient to everthing you want to see in the old district. It felt like coming home while we exhauted ourselves seeing the sights. We could pop in and out during the day because it was so centrally located and we were rarely far away. Public transportation is nearby. There are just too many awsome things about Istanbul to even begin. It must be experienced. We will try to stay at this apartment again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Additon to my previous review: "Great accomodations for first time visitors to Istanbul!"
One additional Suggestion: - the beds were not terribly comfortable, but this could easily be remedied with some memory foam mattress toppers
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great accomodations for first time visitors to Istanbul!
I stayed at the apartment with 2 other friends for a week during our first visit to Istanbul. Overall, it was a great experience! Pros: - Spacious - Clean - Excellent location for first time visitors to Istanbul, since it is on a street with many other hotels and restaurants geared towards tourists, as well as being in easy walking distance to all the sights in Sultanahmet - Quiet: I slept with the windows closed in the room with 2 beds and never heard a sound from outside; I was surprised since the apartment is so close to the Blue Mosque, but I never even heard the early morning call to prayer. Nor did I hear any traffic or noise from the street -Amenities included: towels, washer/dryer in suite, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, air conditioning (separate controls for each room!), lots of travel books about Istanbul & Turkey that can be used during your stay, TV & DVD (including some English-language DVDs) & stereo Suggestions: - More detailed, written instructions for how to use the washer/dryer; it is a European style machine which us North Americans were not used to, so it took us awhile to figure it out. Although I had received a quick 20 second inservice on how to use it from Marco when I arrived, it turned out not to be sufficient - May be time to invest in a new ironing board +/- iron: the legs on the ironing board were very wonky and so it didn't sit properly, making ironing difficult. The iron also tended to leak water - Avoid the private airport transfer service offered by Elif & Marco unless you're absolutely stuck: they told me a taxi one way from Atakurk airport to Sultanahmet would cost me 40 euro, and they charged me 35 euro for a private transfer. In fact, friends of ours were staying at a hotel on the same street as the apartment and paid only 15 euro each way for their taxi to/from the airport, and Backpackers Travel down the street from the apartment offers private airport transfers to/from Atakurk for 20 euro each way (or 4 euro per person if you take the Backpackers Travel shuttle)