A Cute Room in Balat

Listing ID: 27586912

Listing URL: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27586912

Summary: A very cozy and historical building has 4 private floors. Every floor consist of a large bedroom with a private toilet and shower. The building has one entrance door but each floor is independent, private and lockable. Your room (your floor) is in the second floor has 5 large windows, a double bed, wardrobe, coffee table, armchairs, mini fridge, mobile fan, bed linen, pillows, duvets, towels, curtains. Toilet papers, soap, shower gel, shampoo, slippers, kettle, coffee cups are included.

Space: Each street and each corner is filled with an old historical smell and the chance to explore this neighborhood. Throughout its history, Balat has been one of the most popular settlements of Ottomans, Greeks, Jews and Armenians. The district was included in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Conservation Convention by UNESCO in 1985. When you see it with your own eyes, you get a better understanding of why it's included. There are colorful houses scattered in every street, restored with happiness. Balat is also very close to historical and famous touristic places of Istanbul. For example; Taksim square, Golden Horn, Church of Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Spice Bazaar, Basilica Cistern, Blue Mosque, Istanbul Archaeology Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Para Museum

Description: A very cozy and historical building has 4 private floors. Every floor consist of a large bedroom with a private toilet and shower. The building has one entrance door but each floor is independent, private and lockable. Your room (your floor) is in the second floor has 5 large windows, a double bed, wardrobe, coffee table, armchairs, mini fridge, mobile fan, bed linen, pillows, duvets, towels, curtains. Toilet papers, soap, shower gel, shampoo, slippers, kettle, coffee cups are included. Each street and each corner is filled with an old historical smell and the chance to explore this neighborhood. Throughout its history, Balat has been one of the most popular settlements of Ottomans, Greeks, Jews and Armenians. The district was included in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Conservation Convention by UNESCO in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) When you see it with your own eyes, you get a better understanding of why it's included. There are colorful houses scattered in every street,

Neighborhood Overview: Balat is a traditional, historical, authentic, charming and oldest place in Istanbul. You can taste the “old Istanbul”in a safe and secure district. The building is very close to grocery shops, many traditional and international restaurants, bakeries, cafes, supermarkets and many small shops. “Balat” will make you feel like you travel in time. Start your tour with walking down from the hill and you’ll fall in love with the old, colorful Greek, Jewish and Ottoman historical houses. The neighbourhood of Balat is also in the UNESCO World Heritage List. We share with you the places that you must see in this old Greek and Jewish district. Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate : The building of Orthodox Patriarchate is also the head of Orthodox Church. It’s still in the same place since 1602. The old throne of Patriarchate from the 5th century and as the belief says the column that Jesus had scourged is still there. These two pieces and the three Saints’ coffins are really important historic

Notes: Please note that, it is not an apartment, it is a renovated historical building with 4 floors. The building has only one entrance but each floors are independent, private and lockable. Every floor has private bedroom and private bathroom & toilet. In the bedroom, there are free potable water in fridge and some delicious green tea, herbal tea and coffee which all are free. We kindly request you to not step inside with your shoes in order to protect the historical floor covering in the house. We provide you slippers for free.

Transit: 20 minutes to Ataturk Airport 10 minutes to Taksim Square 15-20 minutes to Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Church of Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya), etc. Bus station for public transportation is 3-5 minutes far away from house. Many touristic and famous places are only a short bus ride away

Access: The building has a basement floor where located a shared kitchen equipped with a washing machine, a cooker, a dinning table, chairs, pots, plates, cups, spoons, forks, etc.

Interaction: I am always online on (Hidden by Airbnb) . and on airnb message system and i will be available any time to help you. Do not hesitate to contact me or my brother.

House Rules: To avoid breaking the historic fabric of the House with our shoes in the House we do not visit. Would you like to the same the next time you do you have to find.

Property Type: Apartment

Room Type: Private room

Bed Type: Real Bed

Minimum Nights: 1

Maximum Nights: 1125

Cancellation Policy: strict_14_with_grace_period

Last Scraped: Mon Feb 18 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Calendar Last Scraped: Mon Feb 18 2019 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

First Review: Thu Sep 27 2018 04:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Last Review: Sat Dec 22 2018 05:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Accommodates: 2

Bedrooms: 1

Beds: 1

Bathrooms: 1

Number of Reviews: 2

Price: $163

Security Deposit: $

Cleaning Fee: $45

Extra People Fee: $0

Guests Included: 1