Vacation Rental Description
Like a magic carpet ride, the Galata Tower VIP Penthouse puts the city of Istanbul at your feet. Beautiful balcony views and cosy accommodations. A delightful Istanbul experience!
Apartment
Modern and functional, the enchanting Galata Tower VIP has a Turkish atmosphere, like a 21st century Sherazade... This luxurious penthouse is set on a newly renovated historic building, from its balcony you have a magical view of the Galata Tower. The living room has a harmonious tranquillity featuring an elegant sofa bed and surely, how could there not be an Ottoman footstool. For your leisure time there is a flat screen TV & DVD and Wi-Fi Internet Service. A charming dining table next to the big windows gives this space a special snug homey feeling.A purely white kitchen fully equipped with everything you might need to prepare your meals: electrical stove, microwave/oven, full size fridge, cupboard and utensils. And to make your life easier there is a dishwasher plus a washing/dryer combo.To relax and rejuvenate, the bright and stylish bedroom is perfectly fitted out with two cosy single beds, a romantic armchair a chest of drawers and a mirror. The bathroom is minty fresh and tidy. The Galata Tower VIP exudes an exotic elegance balancing convenience and comfort. It's on the fifth floor with elevator. It can house a maximum of four persons.Please note that the current pictures showing are 3D images to give a representative and detailed impression of the interior decoration. We will upload high quality pictures when decoration of this new apartment is finished.Services and facilitiesBedlinen and facilitiesWireless internetBalconyAir-conditioningElevator
Location Information
The apartment is located on the Galata District which for hundreds of years was a Genoese settlement. Today Galata is one of the most typical quarters of Istanbul, a bohemian district which attracts artists, writers and intellectuals.
To have an awesome panoramic view just climb up the Galata Tower and see a 360-degree perspective of the city with its seven hills. You'll be transported by the allure of Istanbul’s skyline, where Asia meets Europe, where ancient glories meet this fascinating 21st century city. On one side there is the historical peninsula with its amazing monuments such as the Topkapi Palace, the St. Sophia, the Golden Horn. From the other side you'll have a fantastic view of the majestic Bosphorus Strait.
Numerous cafés, tiny fish restaurants and lively pubs are located under the Galata Bridge. Colourful flowers hang toward the street from the tall wide windows of the buildings. The restaurants on the penthouse floors offer home cooking and in the evenings various traditional melodies resonate in the ancient streets. The night scene on nearby Taksim is vibrating and trendy.
A ten minute walk will take you to the old city of Sultanahmet -St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the splendid Grand Bazaar"¦ Various means of transportation pass by: metro, tram and a ferry sea stop which connects with the other side of the city and the Princess Islands’ sea stations.
