In Istanbul, your location definitely will have impact your holiday experience. Certain parts of the city confirm that you are, indeed, at the crossroads between East and West, while others feel more like you are well-rooted in Europe. Consider which holiday you want to experience before you book your holiday flat or villa.
And if you're a traveler who needs room service, a holiday flat may not be the type of accommodation that will suit your needs. But if you like privacy, extra room and, perhaps, free Wi-Fi, an Istanbul apartment rental may be exactly what you're looking for.
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Istanbul is, literally, in both Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus dividing the two. The European side is further divided by the Gold Horn, a natural harbour which divides the old city from the newer section to the north. Most holiday flats in Istanbul are on the European side of the Bosphorus .
The old city, called
Sultanahmet Peninsula, is to the south of the Gold Horn and is where you will find the most tourist sites. Built on seven hills, the old city has many sites including
Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque,
Aya Sofya and the Grand Bazaar. Tourist who rent their holiday flat in this section of Istanbul will be immersed in another period of time. This experience includes shopping at the bazaars where visitors are expected to haggle over the price of the goods that they want to purchase. The old city area offers both Turkish and other ethnic restaurants and many cafes.
North of the Gold Horn is the newer section of Istanbul. It is the financial and commercials center of the city. If your holiday flat is in this section of Istanbul, you will find this area full of shops, restaurants, cafes and night life.
Beyogluy and
Nu Pera are known for their night life and shopping. If you stay in
Beyoglu , you will visit
Istiklal Avenue and the many restaurants and pubs in the area. If you visit in the summer, you may prefer to stay closer to the
Bosphorus when the seaside comes alive with outdoor seaside clubs. And you won't be far from
Arnavutkoy and
Yenikoy , areas known for their seafood restaurants.
When you finish taking in all that Istanbul has to offer, take a ferry or catamaran to Princes' Islands, a small chain of islands on the Marmara Sea. These chains have a few holiday rentals, wonderful restaurants and shopping and are perfect for those wanting to escape it all.
Istanbul is a magical city with much to offer tourists. And by staying in a holiday flat, you can truly experience Istanbul in a unique way that will allow you to have privacy and flexibility as well as your own, personal experience. You will never forget your stay in Istanbul.
