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Istanbul Tulip Festival 2023. How to enjoy it!

March 2023 by Julia

28 Mar

  Istanbul's Tulip Festival has ancient origins. From as early as the 12th Century, migrating Turkic peoples brought wild varieties of treasured tulips with them from Central Asia to Anatolia. By the 16th Century the elegant blooms were adored by Ottoman society and Istanbul, then widely known ... Read More about Istanbul Tulip Festival 2023. How to enjoy it!

Christmas in Istanbul. A good idea?

October 2021 by Julia

25 Oct

Istanbul at Christmas time makes a great getaway: the city is wintry, festive-feeling (technically for New Year) yet without the Christmas overwhelm that's often found in other parts of the world. The first time I came to Istanbul myself was a mid-December, in the hope of escaping the highly ... Read More about Christmas in Istanbul. A good idea?

#BookDirect Day 2021

February 2021 by Julia

3 Feb

International #BookDirect Guest Education Day is 3rd February 2021.  Hospitality owners from around the world are coming together to promote the #BookDirect message and explain to potential guests the advantages of booking directly with the owner, rather than through one of the huge Online ... Read More about #BookDirect Day 2021

Ramadan 2021 in Istanbul​ – is it a good time to visit?

January 2021 by Julia

21 Jan

  The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, known as Ramazan in Turkish, will run from April 13th to May 12th in 2021. It's a month of fasting, prayer, empathy and celebration across Turkey. Ramadan time in Istanbul has a different atmosphere to the rest of the year.   Is it a good time to ... Read More about Ramadan 2021 in Istanbul​ – is it a good time to visit?

7 tips for an Istanbul city break in October

July 2019 by Julia

8 Jul

  Are you wondering if an autumn visit to Istanbul is a good idea? You might be looking for a half term adventure with the children or perhaps you fancy a more cultural city break, an escape for yourself? We think October's a gorgeous time to visit Istanbul. You can expect balmy weather and ... Read More about 7 tips for an Istanbul city break in October

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We've been glowingly reported in CondΓ© Nast magazine and The Independent and Telegraph newspapers

The top 3 Istanbul apartments on Tripadvisor are ours along with hundreds of great reviews

We're the global winners of i-escape's Guest Award for 'Best City Apartment' two years running

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This cat was trying to muster the courage to take This cat was trying to muster the courage to take the dog biscuit left by a passer-by for the sleeping pooch πŸ€ͺ

Do you know the Galata street dogs? Four or five snooze every morning on the pavements around the Tower - and often wake up to find gifts have been left for them πŸ₯°

So are you hoping for the cat to be stealthy or the dog to wake up?!

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>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer for short stays in GalataπŸ‘†πŸ»
Sunday night cocktails @moretenders πŸ‘ŒπŸ» Catc Sunday night cocktails @moretenders πŸ‘ŒπŸ»

Catching up with each other (@juliabayne and @tarkancetindamar) before a busy few days ahead. Arguably indulgent πŸ€” but after a couple of weeks apart it has to be done. 

We highly recommend Moretenders - just making absolutely sure again! - for atmosphere and mixological skills. It’s 5 mins walk away, in AsmalΔ±mescit, when you stay in an Istanbul Place Apartment ✨

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Pasha Place Apartment has just had a furniture upg Pasha Place Apartment has just had a furniture upgrade πŸ™ŒπŸ»

The bedrooms remain the same - stylish as ever! - but we’ve gone more #hipstoric πŸ€ͺ in the living room, using restful green velvets. You can still sit at the bar table by the bay window with its Bosphorus views - it’s just out of shot in these pictures. 

We love its refreshed vibe and hope you will too when you stay🀞🏻🀞🏻

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>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer, including floor plans, reviews and direct booking πŸ‘†πŸ»
Just arrived! πŸ™ŒπŸ» New cushion covers for the Just arrived! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

New cushion covers for the apartment we’re currently working on - Shah Place III Apartment. If you’ve stayed with us before in Shah Place I or II, you’ll know what a great building it is, with fabulous frescoes that are not a little tricky to work with. It’s still being painted but we’re planning ahead and the colours are coming together, phew! πŸ˜…

Do you like them as much as we do?!

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Flowers somehow help with everything don’t theyβ€¦β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή

Istanbul has a citywide Tulip Festival in spring - perhaps you’ve visited for it before?

Ottoman society adored tulips and Istanbul - then widely known as Constantinople - was very famous for its special cultivars. From the late 17th to the early 18th Century #tulipfever spread steadily west πŸ’«

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>> link in bio for our article about Istanbul’s contemporary tulips and a Google map to find them when you visit πŸ‘†πŸ»
The earthquake situation in the South East of Turk The earthquake situation in the South East of Turkey is horrendous and unbelievably heartbreaking - the trauma of it continues and surely will do for years and decades to come. 

Thanks for your many messages to us of concern. I hope we’ve been able to answer all individually. 

We’re not directly affected - our family, friends and guests are safe in Istanbul, which is functioning as usual yet with a massive outpouring of love from its people translating into donating, volunteering and organising to get supplies out to where they are most needed. 

What more can be said I don’t know πŸ’”

We appreciate your thoughts for TΓΌrkiye at this time.

Julia and Tarkan xxx

>> link in bio to the NGO we are recommending if you feel to donate πŸ‘†πŸ»
Pasha Place Apartment has a new sofa, antique chai Pasha Place Apartment has a new sofa, antique chairs and designer side tables so photography updates are needed this week ✨
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We’ve decided our interior style might be β€˜hipstoric’ πŸ€” A new word, fashionable in 2023. Have you heard of it? Do you like the concept? 

Is it β€˜us’ ?!​​​​​​​​
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Invaluable help by @tsknkykc and @songulhdrr Hipstoric conundrum thanks to @mad_about_the_house and @sophierobinsoninteriors Photography by @gokhan_sariyaz_foto πŸ™πŸ»β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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Pasha Penthouse Apartment is ready! πŸ™ŒπŸ»β€‹β€‹ Pasha Penthouse Apartment is ready! πŸ™ŒπŸ»β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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Our most recent Istanbul Place project is now finished and photographed, so a few minutes’ feet up with a cuppa feels very necessary. Do you like the carpet? It’s a vintage one we were delighted to find, as the colours and subtle pattern really compliment the interior decor and incredible views from this spot πŸ‘ŒπŸ»β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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We’re calling it Pasha Penthouse as its private roof terrace is very β€˜million dollar’ with 180 degree cityscape all the way from the Bosphorus bridge around the Golden Horn to Galata Tower. ​​​​​​​​
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✨ 2 double bedrooms​​​​​​​​
✨ beautifully fitted out and furnished​​​​​​​​
✨ Galata’s most high-end street​​​​​​​​
✨ quiet and private​​​​​​​​
✨ 5th floor walk-up and so worth it!​​​​​​​​
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When are you coming to try it out?​​​​​​​​
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Farewell 2022 and welcome to 2023! πŸ₯‚ It’s no Farewell 2022 and welcome to 2023! πŸ₯‚

It’s not been the easiest of years but along the way we’ve so loved being in touch with you online and hosting all our wonderful guests. Thanks for your part in it πŸ₯°

Were you able to stay with us?

The Sema ceremony pictured is from Galata Mevlevihanesi just up the hill and reminds us of Rumi’s words:

β€œTravel brings power and love back into your life.” 

If this resonates with you and you’re tempted in an Istanbul direction, we’d be delighted to see you in 2023 ✨

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>>UPDATE: now booked<< Still wondering what to do >>UPDATE: now booked<<

Still wondering what to do for New Year? We can now offer Pasha Penthouse Apartment between Dec 30th and January 5th - including New Years’ Eve! Just finished getting it ready in time πŸ˜…

This very special apartment has a private roof terrace with sweeping views across the Bosphorus and Golden Horn - a dream for the fireworks at midnight - an unforgettable way to welcome in 2023 πŸ₯‚

It’s also perfectly placed to explore the famous sights on the peninsula yet feel a sense of belonging in your own historic home. Swipe for more images of the property and streets around <<

✨ 2 nights minimum stay
✨ Romantic for 2, fun for 4
✨ The best street in Galata at your doorstep
✨ Great cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood 

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>> link in bio to #bookdirect for the best rates πŸ‘†πŸ»

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Pasha Penthouse is ready! πŸ™ŒπŸ» Our latest pro Pasha Penthouse is ready! πŸ™ŒπŸ»

Our latest project is now finished and photographed, so it might be time to test it out a little πŸ€ͺ

See in stories why we’re calling it Pasha Penthouse (private terrace!! floor to ceiling glass doors!! million dollar view!!) 

It’s not on the website yet so please make contact directly if you’d like to book a stay.

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Yesterday is history Tomorrow is a mystery But tod Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
But today is a gift πŸ’«

This view is a present to you - any time you like - from us and from Istanbul, when you stay at Pasha Penthouse apartment in Galata ✨

Save to remember!

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Hello and merhaba old friends and welcome to new o Hello and merhaba old friends and welcome to new ones too πŸ‘‹πŸ»πŸ‘‹πŸ»

This family business Istanbul Place Apartments is run by my husband Tarkan and myself @juliabayne together with our wonderful manager TaşkΔ±n. It all began 15 years ago when we lived in Singapore, though more recently we’ve been based in England for our son’s education. 

We still dash around a lot and here I am looking a bit weary in the midst of working on our latest addition. When finished it’ll give you a choice of 15 historic apartments with us,  for your next Istanbul trip ✨

One day if we can be in the same place at the same time, hopefully and inşallah we can manage a professional picture all together. But until then it’s another knackered mirror-selfie from me!

Have you stayed with us yet?

Wishing you a lovely Sunday, from us all, wherever you may be. We hope to welcome you to Istanbul very soon βœ¨β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €β €

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The framing of sultans πŸ€ͺ They don’t seem to m The framing of sultans πŸ€ͺ They don’t seem to mind!

These pretty frames from @coxandcox have glass backs, so the interesting historic info about each Ottoman sultan can still be read. The vintage card-portraits themselves were an antique shop find a few years ago and have been patiently waiting in a dark folder for their Bosphorus views to be reinstated πŸ’«

Will you come to visit and tell them the latest palace gossip?!

>> link in bio to our website for more of the historic apartments we offer, including floor plan, reviews and direct booking πŸ‘†πŸ»

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Goodnight and iyi geceler from us πŸ’« This is a Goodnight and iyi geceler from us πŸ’«

This is a bit of the view from an apartment we’re currently furnishing and preparing for guests - hopefully you! 

It has a magnificent private terrace overlooking the Bosphorus, Golden Horn AND Galata Tower. If you know our Pasha Place Apartment, this one is in the same building at the top. It’s not on the website yet, but will be soon - meanwhile there’s work to be done. 

So we’ll crack on and sleep well tonight with the exhaustion of it all πŸ€ͺ Hope you sleep well too.

>> link in bio to website for the other apartments we offer for short stays, including pictures, floor plans and reviews πŸ‘†πŸ»

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πŸ“·: our lovely manager TaşkΔ±n πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»
Life is so busy - it really helps to be able to ar Life is so busy - it really helps to be able to arrange your travels and apartment stay efficiently βœ¨β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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We understand this and try very hard to respond quickly to all enquiries and questions from our guests. ​​​​​​​​
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So do feel free to ask what you need - we’ll be prioritising our responses to you πŸ’«β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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Thanks Jorge, it was a pleasure to be able to help you promptly πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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>> link in bio to our website, where you can read this TripAdvisor review in full, plus many others to inform your choice πŸ‘†πŸ»β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹β€‹
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Across the Golden Horn, November 2022 ✨ This ci Across the Golden Horn, November 2022 ✨

This city, over millennia, has seen so much - too much in many ways. 

And so today we - the lucky ones - are getting on with life again, enjoying the moments and each other. 

We’re taking deep breaths of the views and also recommending mercimek Γ§orbasΔ± - comfort soup! @ozlems_turkish_table has a great recipe - simple and healthy, swipe to be tempted. It helps with everything πŸ’«

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This particular bit of skyline is from the shared roof terrace of our Petraki Place Apartments.
Deliveries are happening ✨ Although we use loca Deliveries are happening ✨

Although we use locally sourced items as much as possible to furnish the apartments, there are some things that best arrive in suitcases. With the winter season coming up here are some new cosy textiles and family games for Petraki Place II Apartment. 

Also a repatriated hamam bowl, English breakfast tea bags - for personal use! - and some fancy chocolates for the team πŸ€ͺ

What would you bring?!

>> link in bio to our website for more of this apartment, including floor plan, reviews and easy direct booking πŸ‘†πŸ»

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Meet The Team ✨ Do you know TaşkΔ±n? We’re ce Meet The Team ✨ Do you know TaşkΔ±n? We’re celebrating 5 years’ of working together with him this November πŸ™ŒπŸ»

TaşkΔ±n - pronounced β€œTashkuhn” - is our skilled and lovely manager in Galata. When you arrive at your apartment he’ll welcome you with grace, show how things work and help with any questions you might have. From then on he’s only a phone call or WhatsApp message away, should you need any support during your stay πŸ’«

Having worked in Istanbul tourism for many years, his English, patience and positive outlook are great! He has two adult children - Irem and Emir - and lives across the Golden Horn with his wife Sevda. We’re very lucky to have him on our business journey with us 🧿
Do you like this headboard? Honestly! πŸ€” For ma Do you like this headboard? Honestly! πŸ€”

For many years we’ve been designing our own velvet headboards and having them made by talented local upholsterer Izmet. This example is waiting for you in one of Petraki Place III apartment’s 3 bedrooms. 

The dimensions are completely to our own design, so for a twin room like this the length << swipe to see << allows two beds to be moved together or apart. For double beds we’ve always gone for more drama with the height, but kept to velvet upholstery. 

A new apartment will be joining the Istanbul Place collection soon and we’re wondering if it’s time for headboard change. What do you think? ✨

>> link in bio to our website for more of this apartment, including floor plan, reviews and easy direct booking πŸ‘†πŸ»

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