Istanbul Place Apartments

13/02/2026

Good restaurant recommendations from The Times and The Sunday Times, for if you’re celebrating or just fancy something special.

Have you eaten at any of these? Mikla at No.7 on the list is an easy walking distance when you stay with us in Galata.



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From seafood lunches to succulent kebabs and romantic dinners with Bosphorus views, these are the best places to eat in Istanbul.

04/02/2026

It’s Book Direct Day 2026 today ✨

When you know, like and trust property owners, booking directly with them is a wonderful way to support their short stay business, while the advantages for yourself as guest can be significant.

It really is a win-win… and we’re all here for that.

Same stay. Better experience. Clear conscience.

>> See the comments below for a link to our blog post which explains it all in more depth👇🏻

Any questions, please just ask.

04/01/2026

Lovely new review on Tripadvisor 🥰

Thanks Familyof7Adventures!

23/11/2025

"During this (Ottoman) period, local foundations made sure that stray animals were taken care of. That love for strays turned into a full-time profession when a job called mancacı "cat sitter" was created.”

Stay in one of the historic apartments we offer in Galata to experience street cat culture in contemporary life! 🐾



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From Ottoman "cat sitters" to modern-day street guardians, Istanbul's bond with its cats runs centuries deep.

12/10/2025

Jump on a ferry! And other top tips…

The man at the helm of Turkey’s first two-Michelin-starred restaurant shares his favourite places to roam, shop and dine on both sides of the Bosphorus

19/09/2025

Thanks to Jennifer Hattam for this useful map of venues for Istanbul’s upcoming Biennial.

Find out what’s on in our neighbourhood/a short walk away - starting tomorrow! - here: https://bienal.iksv.org/en



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18th Istanbul Biennial Venues

23/08/2025

The Financial Times is researching for its new Globetrotter travel guide to Istanbul, due out this autumn.

If you have recommendations or ideas to share you can do so here 👇🏻 and might well be published in a future FT.

11/08/2025

Who needs an extra excuse for a cup of coffee?! Here are 12 recommended sampling spots from Condé Nast Traveller UK to put on your list ✨

“While many visitors rush between the city’s mosques, palaces, and markets, one of the city’s most enduring cultural experiences is far simpler: savoring a cup of coffee. Introduced in the 16th century, Turkish coffee quickly became part of daily life. Coffeehouses, or kıraathanes, emerged as social and intellectual meeting places, from the time of the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to the streets of modern-day Istanbul.”



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From leafy squares with Turkish coffee to pavement spots serving Turkish delights.

02/07/2025

Istanbul’s ferries are a magical way to get around the city - while immersing in its culture and spirit ✨

Have you jumped on a city ferry before? Is it on your list?



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Associated Press (AP) — Every day, ferries of all shapes and sizes glide across the waters of Istanbul, their wakes intertwining to form intricate lattices of churning foam. The passenger boats are...

14/06/2025

Not everything has to be ‘spenny’ when you visit 💸

Here’s a useful link to inspire from Jennifer Hattam and Lonely Planet. Perhaps it’ll help you save for a splurge on something else!

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

07/05/2025

It’s so important to wake up refreshed and ready for new adventures on your Istanbul trip ✨

The bed linen you’ll snuggle into, when you stay with us, is the best Turkish cotton we’ve ever found. Accent cushions from help with style as well as comfort when possible too. Your apartment will have a mixture of feather and synthetic pillows for choice of what suits you best. This is the main bedroom (one of 3 doubles) at Pasha Place Apartment.

All the exploring you’ll do can be exhausting - we know a proper night of restful snooze is vital before heading out for more. Sweet dreams!

Do ask in comments if you have any questions about bedrooms - or anything else - in the apartments we offer. Hoping to host you one day, if we haven’t already 💫



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