cozy flat in the center of taksim

Reviews

• Reviewer: Kadir

  Comments: We spent 1 week at Zuleyha's apartment. She was very welcoming and friendly. Apartment's location cant be any better. its only couple of minutes from lively Istiklal street, it is well protected from the crowd; and its very quite and safe. We traveled to the most of the city from here on foot. We also took metro and tram which were quite close too. We were also walking within the neighborhood which is full of beautiful and trashy historical houses, arty shops and cafes. The room had a nice view from the window, bright and very quite. The whole apartment was very clean.

• Reviewer: Robert

  Comments: The time we stayed at Züleyha's place was very precious. We learned a lot about life in Istanbul and the culture. Her experience as a tour-guide helped us save a lot of trouble and money. We also enjoyed chatting with her and she also took my wife to her belly dance class once. She also showed us how Turkish Tea is boiled and she knows where the good restaurants are. Thank goodness we didn't take an apartment in the old town where all the prices are for tourists. We were five minutes walking distance from the main live centre in Istanbul, where the students and young people are spending their time in the evenings. And it was only three tram stations from the old town centre. We really had a great time with Züleyha.

• Reviewer: Athi

  Comments: Flat: Spacious, well decorated, very colorful like istanbul, clean, good collection of books, maps and DVDs in lounge and great collection herbal teas and coffee in kitchen, balcony with nice view of french place gardens and walls Room: Clean and comfy bedding, small cupboard, window with nice view of gardens Location: Just less than 5 mins walk from the lively and most happening place of the city - İstiklâl street. But still very quite and residential. Very close to Taxi stand (1 min walk) and Tophane, Galatasary, Tunel and Taksim stations. Location is filled with cafe, bar, restaurant; shopping, embassies, historical buildings, so spend a day for new-city. Easy and quick access to old-city and asia-side thru public transportation Tram/Ferry Host (Zuleyha): Very friendly and helpful over entire stay. Being in tourism industry and localite, she has provided lots of information and tips about istanbul (esp shops) which can not be sourced anywhere from (Hidden by Airbnb) . She and friend/neighbor prepared a nice breakfast and lots of various great herbal teas for us Summary: Me and my wife stayed for 4 nights and had a very pleasant and enjoyable stay in March (Phone number hidden by Airbnb)

• Reviewer: Rosane

  Comments: We stayed four days at Cozy Flat and it was amazing! The flat is very clean and organized and Züleyha is thoughtful and helped us a lot with touristic information. We also had the opportunity to talk to her and found out more about Istambul and people. The location is very convenient! Although it looks like difficult to find it the first time.

• Reviewer: Beaux

  Comments: Time with Zule and her friends is definitely one of the highlights of my trip in Istanbul. Besides all the good things other visitors mentioned, I also feel very fortunate to have a chance to experience the daily life of young professionals in Istanbul. The very first thing she did after we met is to invite me to join her and her friends for a authentic Turkish breakfast! :) After typical tourism topics we also talked a lot about each other's culture and traveling experiences, etc. I would certainly recommend Zule and her neighbor to any of my friends traveling to Istanbul. And, girl I would see you soon on my next trip in Turkey. All the Bests, Beaux

• Reviewer: Jenny

  Comments: I had a fantastic stay with Zuleyha last weekend. The apartment is really well kept, and the bedroom was bright and comfortable. Zuleyha was an excellent host, gave lots of really great advice (the dance show at the cultural centre is highly recommended) and took us out for night out to see some local live music. She even showed me how to belly dance! Did I mention that I was fed delicious home baked pastries by her lovely neighbour(also a airBnB host) every 20 minutes?

• Reviewer: Judith

  Comments: Zühleyha has a very nice and clean appartment on a perfect location in Istanbul. She herself was not present during our stay so we didn't get to meet her, which was a pity as we use Airbnb mainly because we like meeting local people. Zühleyha did arrange for a friend of her to be present in the house when we arrived, which worked out perfectly fine. I would definitely recommend staying in this appartment.

• Reviewer: Sabine

  Comments: The apartment is great. It is just a 10 minutes walk from Taksim square and it is located in a great neighborhood. Even though great nightlife a so close, the apartment is in a very quite area. Züleyha was away for a business trip, but her friend took care of us, who provided us with very helpful tips and advises about Istanbul We had a great stay.

• Reviewer: Julian

  Comments: It's been a very pleasurable stay at Zul's apartment - it's as central as it gets, within walking distance of many of the namable restuarants and bars, and first and foremost it's clean, neat and nice to live in. The apartment is also very quiet, with a backyard balcony that's right in front of the Italian Consulate Generale, a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious, cool living room. Host Zul is a very, very helpful, accomodating person, although she hasn't been around the apartment most of the time of our stay. Besides us, there has been another German couple living with us for a couple of days in the 2nd room. Friendly people, although it might have been nice to know up front who else we'd be sharing the apartment with. A minor flipside is that the apartment is a little hard to find, since there're no nametags on any of the bell buttons. But the minute you're there, you'll be able to be looking forward to a great and unforgettable stay at the heart of the city of Istanbul!

• Reviewer: Christine

  Comments: When we arrived delayed in Züleyha's flat she welcomed us with warm chai and homemade pastry. We felt very comfortable all the time and were happy to could share a glass of wine with our host. Furthermore, all the advices and recommendations she gave us helped us a lot. We could reach almost everything walking from the flat. To sum up: very nice atmosphere and host, perfectly located and very recomendable! :-)

• Reviewer: Marion

  Comments: The flat is great, and also the localisation. Züleyha couldn't be there for profesional reasons, but all was perfect, and contact by messages wery good.

• Reviewer: Isabel

  Comments: Züleyha was away for a few days (because of work commitment) when I arrived, but she arranged for someone to be there to let me in - unfortunately I got caught up in a bit of a riot on arrival in Taksim Square and didn't arrive at the apartment till 9 pm. Züleyha had left a good collection of books on Istanbul and I bought a detailed map when I was there. The room was clean, the bed comfortable. A couple of coat hangers would have been useful. Location was good - 5 minutes walk (uphill - so if you have knee or foot problems, be aware) to İstiklâl street and only a few minutes walk (downhill) to the tramstop at Tophane - for 3 Lira you can travel across the bridge to the Hippadrome, the Blue Mosque, Hagai Sophie etc. Alternatively you can walk - if it is not too hot, the walk is pleasant. Lots of places to eat nearby. From the ferry (not far from the tram - you can (for 3 Lira) go over to Asia - at Karidoy. Züleyha is easy going and provided you are fair and thoughtful you will have no problems. On my last night her lovely neighbour - Gushane - prepared an evening meal for us and a few other friends. It was a great end to a lovely stay. Thank you to Züleyha and her friends for a delightful end to an exciting and happy holiday.

• Reviewer: Dirk

  Comments: I have spent 4 days at Züleyha's apartment and it was a great time. The apartment is really well-located! It's in the heart of Beyoglu and the pedestrian street 'Istiklal' is 5 min away. There are nice shops, cafés and restaurants in close area. Züleyha as a host was absolutely great! She has a real good insight when it comes to sights and places which are worth visiting. She can also give you some great advice on bars and nightclubs. The apartment is nicely decorated and she has a very nice balcony with a view on a French palace. It was fun to stay at her place and I can really recommend it to everyone!

• Reviewer: Martina

  Comments: Me and my boyfriend had a wonderful time in Istanbul and at Züleyha´s appartment. She couldn´t be there because of work but her friend took care of us and was really helpful and gentle. Also the "american Girl" was a great roommate. I would recommend this place to everyone who likes a nice, quiet place near all the Hotspots of Istanbul. Close to Tram, Taksim, Galat-Tower. And: Visit Limonlu bahce, best place around the corner.

• Reviewer: Christa

  Comments: Züleyha was traveling, so her friend Emrah let me in and got me set up. They were both very hospitable, and patient when my flight was delayed and I arrived late. The flat was quite comfortable, and right in the middle of Taksim (and a short walk from a metro station), which was great for walking places and getting around. (Warning to light sleepers, though, the entire district is pretty loud at night. I was glad to have some earplugs, as I'm not used to that much activity in the early morning.)

• Reviewer: Rebecca

  Comments: I stayed at Zuleyha's for 3 nights in July 2014. The place was conveniently located, a short uphill walk from the main st of Taksim. The room was small and basic. The room was noisy, very hot and there were also cats from neighbouring flats who would jump through the window in the middle of the night, so if you are precious about your sleep or don't like cats I wouldn't recommend it! Zuleyha did provide some tips on where to eat and what to do. She had just arrived back from a trip so the place was not clean or tidy when I stayed, but maybe it was just a one off.

• Reviewer: Ed

  Comments: Zuleyha is absolutely great. A professional tour guide in Turkey and all over Europe! Compliments for her knowledge and the way she treated us. We have a travel agency ourselves in Costa Rica but if each AirBNB is like this one, we would only recommend such places in the future. Thanks Zuleyha! Renee and Ed

• Reviewer: Andreas

  Comments: Vielen Dank noch einmal an Züleyha für die tolle Unterkunft. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Ein kleines gemütliches Zimmer zum schlafen sowie ein Wohnzimmer mit ausreichend Platz und einem schönen Balkon mit Aussicht ins Grüne. Die Unterkunft liegt sehr zentral allerdings in einer weniger einladenden Seitenstraße in Taksim und war der perfekte Startpunkt die Gegend zu erkunden. Leider musste unsere Gastgeberin beruflich verreisen, wir haben Sie aber für zwei Stunden bei unserer Anreise noch gesehen und sie hat uns wirklich viele wertvolle Tipps zur Besichtigung der Stadt gegeben. Da wir Katzen lieben, haben uns Ihre zwei kleinen Mitbewohner sehr viel Freude bereitet. Kurzum: Wir können die Wohnung und Züleyha als Gastgeber sehr empfehlen.

• Reviewer: Thomas

  Comments: Zül was a great host very helpful and nice. Here apartment is lovely and in a good location; the highlight were here two kittens who made us feel at home.

• Reviewer: Yuan

  Comments: The room is clean and the host is very nice,She gives us some advises,like how to go to the airport and bazaar. and i love her cats!

• Reviewer: Susanne

  Comments: The house of Zühleyha is in a great area with nice streets with shops and bars. The tramstation Tophane is nearby.

• Reviewer: Jörg

  Comments: Great stay, great host! Perfect location! Everything was perfect in this wonderful city