Greystone Apartment 2

Reviews

• Reviewer: Golnouche K.

  Comments: Great flat, Nice host, good location!

• Reviewer: Jim

  Comments: The flat is finished to a good standard and is the perfect size for a couple having a long weekend. The location is excellent where you can walk to bars, restaurants, and all the main tourist sites. You can also easily get taxis from the main road. Julie was a wonderful host, giving us local advice about Istanbul and what to do to get around. When I fell ill and had to go to hospital she went above and beyond, accompanying me to hospital so she could speak to the Turkish doctors. We want to come back to Istanbul soon so that we can stay with Julie again!

• Reviewer: Giuliana

  Comments: l'ost e' stato molto gentile e (Website hidden by Airbnb) ha fornito molte indicazioni su tutto, il posto corrispondeva esattamente alle nostre aspettative

• Reviewer: Florent

  Comments: L appartement est confortable,joli et tout équipé et comme sur les photos et très proche de la rue piétonne principale et à 10min à pied de taskim! Il se trouve cependant en limite d un quartier assez délabré mais qui est en pleine transformation. Pas de problème de securité et ce n est pas gênant car l'immeuble est en tres bon état et dedié à la location!Julie et son employé sont sympas disponibles et serviables! Tres content de mon sejour! Merci

• Reviewer: Christoph

  Comments: Julie personally welcomed us at the apartment and informed us about all the important things including places to visit and all the necessary stores around the apartment. She was very friendly and always available for help during our stay.The apartment is located in the middle of Beyoglu (10 Minutes away from Taksim Square), a district where you can hardly find any tourists. (which is great if you want to feel like a real person from Istanbul). The apartment is exactly like shown in the pictures. It is very clean and you have everything you need. All together it was a very nice stay and i can just highly recommend this apartment ! We will definitly book this apartment again if we come back to Istanbul!

• Reviewer: Richard

  Comments: Our trip to Istanbul was brilliant, made even better by the beautiful and well-maintained apartment as our base. It is perfectly situated to the bustling nightlife and great places to eat, and to get the team over to the historic district. Julie had left lots of useful information in a pack, which we used - including booking a great local luxury Hamam - and she also arranged taxis for us to and from the airport, which really helped. Great service, lovely apartment. Perfect :)

• Reviewer: Hans-Peter

  Comments: Die Fotos des Apartments entsprechen der Realität, gut eingerichtete Stadtwohnung, Balkon mit Abendsonne mit Blick auf das Strassenleben der Nachbarschaft. ( Apt 4 ) Das Haus liegt knapp ausserhalb der Ausgangsszene von Beyoglu in einem lebendigen Wohnquartier im Umbruch. Für uns war es ideal, wir würden die Wohnung wieder buchen.

• Reviewer: Nadja

  Comments: It was a wonderful time we had at Greystone! Great place! The interior is amazing and we enjoyed the nice terrace... The recommendations of Faruk were great and we enjoyed the best turkish food we ever had with a Raki ;-) Unfortunatelly we haven't had the chance to meet Julie. But she always helped out if we had any questions! The only think was that we didn't expect to pay extra for a third person when we arrived... But we managed in the end. I would definately recommend that place!

• Reviewer: Annegret

  Comments: Julie's apartments are a great place to stay in Istanbul. We loved the comfortable rooms and especially the big balcony (Apartment 2)...although we didn't really use it as the weither was a bit rainy. Julie was a great help explaining our confused taxi driver where the Greystones Apartments are located and arranging a ride back to the airport on very short notice. I can highly recommend this lovely place in the heart of Istanbul!

• Reviewer: Sarah

  Comments: The neighborhood was very authentic, felt like we lived there. Great proximity to main artery of the city, shopping street. Apt was clean, modern, beautiful, spacious, shining, awesome shower. Beautiful little touches. Julie was welcoming, kind, gave us a homemade guidebook. I would recommend! :)

• Reviewer: Lauren

  Comments: We loved the apartment and Julie was incredibly helpful!

• Reviewer: Amy

  Comments: What a wonderful place in Istanbul. We spent many an evening on the expansive terrace off our bedroom, enjoyed coming home to fresh towels and a made bed, were pleased to find everything we needed was already available, and loved how easy it was to walk to many of Istanbul's highlights from our front door. The Greystone team was a sheer delight - helpful, friendly, generous, and fun. I highly recommend staying with them and I personally can't wait to return. Thank you, Miss Julie and Faruk!

• Reviewer: Peter

  Comments: I really could not fault the Greystone apartment. I stayed in apartment 2 which was on the first floor. You get a lot for you money, big apartment with tall ceilings, very tastefully (and newly) decorated and with a huge terrace which was nice but I hardly used it as I was out so much. The host was very friendly and communicative. In terms of location it's within a stone's throw from the main shopping and nightlife of Taksim but enough out the way that it won't disturb your sleep. Restaurants, cash machines etc are all less than a five minute walk. It's barely a minute from the main road so you're not walking deep into a potentially dodgy neighbourhood. Do your (Hidden by Airbnb) maps homework before you get there and it's easy enough to find. I took the Havatas bus from Attaturk Airport which took around 50 mins and dropped me off in Taksim (Point hotel). From there it was about a 15/20 minute walk. If you come with suitcases however you'll want to get a cab as the pavements in Istanbul are not build for cases! Next time I'm in Istanbul I'll definitely be coming back here.

• Reviewer: Lara

  Comments: This is a very quiet great place, in a great location. We had a wonderful time. Julie was a great host.

• Reviewer: Chloë

  Comments: My boyfriend and I spent 4 nights here for over New Years. We really loved the apartment. It was very spacious and nicely decorated. The heating worked really well (which was useful as it was freezing with 2 foot of snow!) and the kitchen was well equipped. The area is great. Close to all the bars and restaurants. Really responsive communication from Julie. The only minus was the water temperature in the shower was slightly temperamental.

• Reviewer: Jane

  Comments: Julie was an incredible host!!! nothing was too much trouble and she went over and above with enquiries and her response times were excellent! The apartment is exactly as you see on the photos. Homely, spotlessly clean and just a breath of fresh air! The apartments are maintained daily. Wifi is excellent. Just about everything is within walking distance and there are loads of fantastic restaurants and bars close by. If you feel the desire to self-Cater there are two brilliant fruit & veg stalls a couple of doors down and a good little supermarket. I always felt safe in the street, even at night and staying at Greystone offered a brilliant insight into local life whilst being so close to all of the attractions! And I was an Airbnb virgin too! I seriously could not have had a better choice of accomodation for this trip!! Thanks so much for an incredible stay Julie!!!!

• Reviewer: Saima

  Comments: Thank you so much Julie and Faruk for making our stay wonderful. The apartment was just perfect specially the decor. It had everything we needed and so convenient location. We didn't want to be right in the middle of Taksim square's hussle bussle and noise but not too far either, we could walk to Istaklal street. Julie advised us very clearly about the traffic to the airport which we didn't know and would have missed our flight otherwise. Hope we can comae back again :)

• Reviewer: Romain

  Comments: We, My wife and I, had a wonderful expérience, location is great (not in a touristic area) close to supermarket and Sightseen. We felt very welcome and the apartment was cosy and clean.. i Highly recommend it..

• Reviewer: Emily

  Comments: Julie and her apartments are amazing! She was there to welcome us when we arrived and provided us with a map and a booklet of places to go. The apartment is exactly what you see in the photos. The location was perfect, only a few blocks away from Istiklal and the Beyoglu district but far enough to where its not too loud. Theres alot of great food nearby and markets if you want to cook. We wanted to really feel like we were living in Istanbul for the few days we were there and Julie helped us achieve that, thanks Julie!

• Reviewer: Dustin

  Comments: Faruk and Julie were absolutely incredible people, very helpful and kind. Anything that we ever needed was handled immediately and with care. The place itself was PERFECT for my fiance and I, the view from the balconies were stunning and exactly what we were looking for in a home in the city for a month. The place was cleaned 3 days out of the week by the live in house keeper, Hatije, who was an unexpected but very welcomed surprise. 10 min walk to Taksim square with plenty of great places to eat every day, or fresh vegetables from the markets right outside the front door! If you stay here, you must go have a bite to eat at Merhi, it's great place to have some traditional Turkish home-cooked foods. The Turkish rice pilaf is an instant favorite of ours now. We heard some news of some areas being dangerous, but never felt a bit in danger ourselves and we traveled all throughout the city. We will stay here again and again every chance we get to return! Thank you so much Julie and Faruk, you are amazing!

• Reviewer: Jay

  Comments: Julie as a host was fantastic and communicative. The apartment was beautifully decorated and clean. My friend and I really enjoyed using the terrace. Location near the busy Karakoy area was perfect. Loved everything about the stay. The apartment manager was also extremely hospitable and helpful. Would def stay here again!

• Reviewer: Hilliary

  Comments: Julie was a great host, readily available anytime I needed. The apartment is central to Taksim Square, and is located in a safe & secure building. There were lots of restaurants & bars nearby that were a short walk away. The unit itself comes with all the luxuries of home and is well equipped for visitors. It was even stocked with toiletries, a hair dryer, fresh towels, and I was greeted with fresh fruit, and teas/coffees on arrival. I highly recommend Greystones for a visit in Istanbul!!

• Reviewer: Katerina

  Comments: Julie is a great host! We stayed in the Greystone for a month and she was always there for us. The apartment is very clean and well decorated, it feels like home. The kitchen is fully equipped so I prepared our meals easily. Would definitely recommend Julie's apartments!

• Reviewer: Cheung

  Comments: Julie she is very nice, her apartment is very clean, easy to buy some foods for cooking. And there r many restaurants.I should be stay there again if I come to Istanbul.

• Reviewer: Guy

  Comments: Logement bien situé, un peu de marche pour accéder aux transports en commun et à l animation. Bon rapport qualité prix. Séjour agréable. Aurions aimé deux chaises longues ou fauteuils pour se relaxer sur la terrasse

• Reviewer: Ben

  Comments: We want to live in Julie's apartment. The furnishings and decor are beautiful. The terrace is lovely. Its not right next to the Metro, but it's close enough, maybe a brisk 10-minute walk. And there are loads of taxis at all hours. It's also walking distance to a few nice bars and restaurants.

• Reviewer: Leon

  Comments: Квартира находится в очень колоритном районе Тарлабаши. Это особенно оценят любители творчества Орхана Памука. Светлая и уютная, продуманная до мелочей обстановка и отзывчивые, приятные хозяева, которые относятся с любовью к своему делу. Очень понравилось!

• Reviewer: Alina

  Comments: Я жила в комнате №2. Комната как на фото, очень уютно, чисто и красиво. В квартире есть все, что нужно. По приезду нас встретил менеджер, напоил чаем с печеньем, пока ждали вселения. Квартира находится недалеко от крупной магистрали с автобусными остановками, в 5 минутах ходьбы от İstiklal Cd. - пешеходной торговой улицы, 5 минут езды до центра. Внизу расположены лавки со свежими фруктами и овощами, супермаркеты.

• Reviewer: Noel

  Comments: Fantastic communiction for this well situated, clean, comfortable flat. We enjoyed our stay a lot and would recommend this spot to a friend. Thanks for helping us so quickly when we locked ourselves out!

• Reviewer: Norah

  Comments: A clean and stylish apartment right in the heart of Taksim. It has all the amenities one would need. Thank you for making our stay so memorable and for organising everything that we needed.

• Reviewer: Jovana

  Comments: Fantastic apartment and very central to everything. We walked to Galata bridge and Sultanhamet which was around 3.5kms. And we walked to Sisli and Basiktas easily. Julie was a great host, told us about an awesome Flea market in Faraköy with antiques that were out of this world. The apartment had everything we needed for our 1 month long stay; the wifi was great, the central heating throughout the apartment made us feel cosy, right at home. The street is a residential neighbourhood, it took a bit to get used to as it’s not a very touristy area; however Taksim and everything else was only a 5min walk. The local grocer next door was really friendly, he works night and day and always has a smile. We will definitely be back here again.

• Reviewer: Shayna

  Comments: Julie’s apartment was a great size with nice light and a good patio off the bedroom. We were supplied with everything we needed for a comfortable stay (we really appreciated the bottle of water in the fridge as we settled in). The location was very convenient for exploring the city on foot, and there was a nice produce store downstairs. The wifi signal wasn’t the strongest in Apartment 2, and we could not get a signal for the international satellite channels. The bedroom was nicely decorated, but the bed frame was extremely creaky with every small movement when sleeping. The maps on the coffee table with little notes from previous visitors was a very nice touch.

• Reviewer: Isabelle

  Comments: Very Nice apartment,perfectly located in Beyoglu district.Tramways,shops and pedestrian avenue at 5'. The perfect place to discover Istanbul : spécial thanks to our hosts for their disponibility and advices.

• Reviewer: Nathan

  Comments: Loved this apartment (stayed for a month)! WiFi was a little slow but I think that goes for most of Istanbul (especially in the historic areas).

• Reviewer: Ronny

  Comments: Tip! Top! Super Lage! Genossen den Aufenthalt im Haus und in der Stadt

• Reviewer: Christopher

  Comments: Well attended, well taken care of, great location, clean. So many pluses not a single negative. I'll definitely stay here again if I go back to Istanbul.

• Reviewer: Raul

  Comments: Julie’s apartament is confortable and really well sited, just next to a restaurants / bars area and 10’ walking from Taxim square. Good comunication and julie was always ready to help. If visit Istambul again, we’ll go to julie’s apoartment for sure!

• Reviewer: Maria

  Comments: Die Unterkunft von Julie ist super schön. Wir waren begeistert von der Lage und der Größe der Wohnung. Man kommt fußläufig zur großen Einkaufsstraße in Taksim und hat direkt Supermärkte ums Eck. Die Wohnung ist stylisch eingerichtet und mit der Klimaanlage ist man vor der Wärme von Außen super schützt. Die Terasse ist toll, um Abends ein Glas Wein zu trinken und die Istanbuler Nachbarschaft zu beobachten. Es kann abends schon etwas lauter werden durch die spielenden Kinder. Aber wer Istanbul wirkich authentisch erleben will, der sollte diese Wohnung buchen.

• Reviewer: Yannick

  Comments: Very stylish apartment and Julie was an excellent host

• Reviewer: Sherif

  Comments: It was really nice hosting warm and comfy housing. Well facilitated, super market on down side a hell of restaurants and coffee shops close to home. Very close to Isteklal street. Close to bus station

• Reviewer: Mads

  Comments: Earlier today I returned home after staying in Julies apartment for 6 nights. The apartment is situated in the heart of wonderful Istanbul with shopping, restaurants, sights and public transport in walking distance. The neighbourhood has a friendly and local vibe to it, with a shop just out the door. The terrace is everything with beautiful sunsets each night. The apartment has a comfortable and home-y vibe. It is well-equipped. Julie and Faruk has been very helpful throughout the stay. Would definitely recommend staying here.

• Reviewer: Thrishika

  Comments: Lovely, cozy place for two. Amazing location, it's close enough to popular streets in Istanbul, while also being tucked away in a quiet little street. Great access to bus stations, tram and metro lines.

• Reviewer: Frederik

  Comments: Perfect stay! The apartment is very spacious and equipped with everything you need. Especially the huge balcony is very nice! Organization was also very good incl. pickup service at the airport, check-in and check.-out. One of the best apartments I've visited via Airbnb. Thanks!

• Reviewer: Kaunets

  Comments: The owner and apartment are just wonderful. The apartment is exactly the same as in the photo. Nice terrace. The Manager met, all showed, very nice man. After 3 nights, the apartment was cleaned, changed the bed. Highly recommended, everything was cool!

• Reviewer: Heather

  Comments: You will love it.

• Reviewer: Helen

  Comments: Superb location, close to lots of bars and restaurants.

• Reviewer: Raoum

  Comments: Beautiful apartment with easy check-in and check-out. Great and fast communication.

• Reviewer: Jana

  Comments: We stayed in apartment 2 for one week. The location is perfect - you can walk almost anywhere including the Hagia Sofia, as well as the Bosphorous area. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars very close by, which is convenient in the evenings. The apartment itself was spacious, clean, had all the amenities you need. The bed was also quite comfortable., and the bedroom facing the back was very quiet. The patio is a bonus, although we didn’t use it much. This place was amazing value, and would highly recommend.

• Reviewer: Houssein

  Comments: Excellent flat in the heart of Istanbul, all shops and amenities are easily accessible from that location. thanks again Julie and Faruk for the warm welcome!

• Reviewer: Tasneem

  Comments: Beautiful apartment as described. Comfortable, clean, well located. Communication was easy the whole time. Would definitely come back if am in Istanbul

• Reviewer: Hanne

  Comments: Great location for visiting Istanbul! Quick response for any questions and clean and quite perfect apprt for 2.

• Reviewer: Juwela

  Comments: If you are looking for a great opportunity to explore Istanbul, I highly recommend you Julie's apartment! Her fancy apartment is located at an advantageous place, in the thick of the action and close to bus and metro stations, which means you can reach everything by foot. We experienced a good deal of remarkable hospitality. Julie and Faruk are lovely people and helped us out whenever we had questions, which made our stay more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

• Reviewer: Sara

  Comments: Julie's place was the perfect place to come home to after a long day out in Istanbul. The apartment is clean and stylish (exactly like the pictures!) Eventhough it was very cold outside the apartment was always warm and cozy, though the water ran cold a few times. There were maps from old guests and tourist guides which was a really nice touch About a 5-10 minute walk from istiklal and a puddle jump away from the nearest bus stop, getting to and from was easy and the neighborhood has 2 24hour supermarkets right at your door incase you need anything Faruk, the manager, and Julie were wonderful. They helped us organize transportation to and from the airport and gave was helpful tips for getting around Istanbul All in all a great stay! can't wait to come back

• Reviewer: Mohsin

  Comments: This was my first booking experience with airbnb, and i must say it was exceptionally grate! , every thing was just perfect, Julie was so helpful and her apartment was top of a notch! The bed was so comfy, the toilet had a hot pressurized water at all times..not only that, it had different types of shower jell,towels, shampoos, kitchen had everything you need to cook almost anything! There was even some food that is ready to be cooked!! And a bottle of water in the fridge! ( next time i come i will only bring my clothes :D ) The terrace was beautiful.l, location was 5 min walk to İstiklal street.. around the area there are plenty of restaurants , supermarket, In short, if I’m coming back to Istanbul, this is where I’m staying, and for sure I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Julie!

• Reviewer: Kadir

  Comments: Julie’s place is really well located if you’re looking to stay close to Taksim. You’re far enough to avoid all the noise but close enough to reach it quickly. Julie’s son Khan helped us to check in and gave some good recommendations of where to go. The place itself is really cute and cosy and there’s a grocery opposite which is very handy! Shame we couldn’t use the balcony because of the poor weather but looks great. P.s get an arranged driver from the airport to the apartment..you will save yourself a lot of hassle!

• Reviewer: Fiona

  Comments: Stayed 11 nights at Greystone Apt’s, everything as per description very clean and all amenities provided. It is in a good location for everything and we walked everywhere from apartment.

• Reviewer: Sam

  Comments: i airbnb quite a lot and this was one of ky best picks. the value is pretty amazing. you are smack dab in istanbul close to every thing...its close to the action but isnt noisy at night. i will def try and make it back to this wonderful place