In March 2021, I stayed the second time in one of the Elele Boutique Apartments, since at the first time I already enjoyed the stay to it's fullest. The apartment has anything you need, it's fully modern renovated and includes a cozy kitchen. It makes you feel like home with many sweet details of decorations, making it very unique. Just as the apartment also the area, where it's located makes the stay unique. Living in Balat let's you get to experience local life of Istanbul in a very live-full neighborhood with many colourful streets, where at the same time you are very close to all important sightseeing spots. You reach Eminönü and Karaköy within 15 min by Bus and also the ferry station of Balat, let's you explore in a nice way parts of Istanbuls asian side like Üsküdar. Further, the hosts Tuğba and Aytaç are very helpful and kind in any perspective with recommendations for my time in Istanbul or also fixing an internet issue within a day and being reachable at all time. To sum it up, the apartment and the kind hosts gave me the chance to enjoy Istanbul in a very special and unique way. Looking forward for...
Read moreIn March 2021, I stayed the second time in one of the Elele Boutique Apartments, since at the first time I already enjoyed the stay to it's fullest. The apartment has anything you need, it's fully modern renovated and includes a cozy kitchen. It makes you feel like home with many sweet details of decorations, making it very unique. Just as the apartment also the area, where it's located makes the stay unique. Living in Balat let's you get to experience local life of Istanbul in a very live-full neighborhood with many colourful streets, where at the same time you are very close to all important sightseeing spots. You reach Eminönü and Karaköy within 15 min by Bus and also the ferry station of Balat, let's you explore in a nice way parts of Istanbuls asian side like Üsküdar. Further, the hosts Tuğba and Aytaç are very helpful and kind in any perspective with recommendations for my time in Istanbul or also fixing an internet issue within a day and being reachable at all time. To sum it up, the apartment and the kind hosts gave me the chance to enjoy Istanbul in a very special and unique way. Looking forward for...
Read moreI stayed here for about five months to work remotely and could connect very easily to calls, meetings, and video conferences. There is everything available in the apartment for a lomg-term stay, weekly cleaning is great service. The bed is very comfortable and there are extra hangers for your clothes. The place is on a quiet area, it was comfortable to work and have a rest. Ideal for those seeking a home in Istanbul to work remotely, such as myself.||||What is amazing about this place and the neighborhood is that you are at a walking distance, only a few minutes, to local shops and produce stores, not to mention all the vintage / antique shops, restaurants, and cafes (try Mitis Manti restaurant for Turkish ravioli!). Touristic spots can be reached very easily either on foot or by public transportation.||||This is my second stay at Tugba and Aytac`s Boutique Aparts in Balat. They are very kind, helpful and accommodating. Both Tugba and Aytac are very accommodating and helpful if you...
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