East & West

This cosy, contemporary home in Şişli, one of Istanbul’s most affluent areas, is a sure-fire Turkish delight. You’ll love making breakfast on the kitchen island in the open plan living room, lounging on the sofa or flinging open the doors and stepping out onto the terrace for rooftop views. You’ll also be able to admire the surrounding cityscape from the upstairs bedroom, all whitewashed walls and warm wooden floors, ceiling and cabinetry.

With shopping malls, chic restaurants serving European and global cuisine, and cocktail bars aplenty, you’ll find Şişli has much to offer. Culture vultures will want to pay a visit to the pink painted Atatürk Museum, Ihlamur Kasrı, a former Ottoman palace where you’ll also be able to stop for coffee, and the Maçka Modern Art Gallery, for a taste of contemporary Turkish art and lunch at the popular restaurant, before a palette cleansing walk around Maçka Park. From here why not take the Maçka Gondola, an awesome aerial mode of transport? Your home’s central location means that come dinner time you’ll be perfectly placed to head out and sample the succulent kebabs, flavoursome mezzes and freshly caught fish that are the city’s signature dishes, washing them down with aniseed brandy or a glass or two of locally produced wine – what could be better?


Home truths:
*There's a lift in the building to access the apartment
*This home is spread over two floors with internal stairs between them
*We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals
*There is only air conditioning in the living room – there is, however, an electric fan for the bedroom
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the coffee table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*Well-behaved pets may be able to stay with prior approval from your host
*Parking is available in the car park