Aslan Place apartment

Aslan Place is on the third floor – three flights of original marble stairs – of a grand 19th-century building with lion motifs, right next to the beautiful Galata Tower. From some windows, you feel you can reach out and touch the tower. The living room overlooks the lively pedestrianised square below, while the kitchen and one bedroom have glimpses across the Golden Horn.

The apartment building is less than 2 minutes walk from Sishane metro station, 2 minutes walk from Tünel funicular and a short downhill walk to connect with the tram for Sultanahmet. Famous Istiklal Avenue is less than 10 minutes walk up the hill.

The bedrooms are stylish: two doubles and one twin, each with chic velvet headboards and high quality crisp white linens. One of the doubles is very big with lots of space for an additional folding bed. There’s a contemporary and chic, well-equipped kitchen with high-end appliances including dish-washer. The separate dining area is just outside the kitchen. In the comfortable living room there’s a feather-cushioned sofa, armchair and bar table with stools overlooking the tower. The shower room has a smart rain shower plus loo and there’s a second separate loo along the spacious hallway.

This apartment is big at 120 m2 in total. It’s bright and welcoming with large windows and lovely high ceilings. The exposed floorboards are all original and the wooden panelled doors have been retained. The living room has it’s original ornate white plaster ceiling and the overall feel is of space and elegance. The bedrooms comfortably accommodate six people.

Guests will have the complete privacy of the entire apartment.

J.P. from LA, US.

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