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Private Room in City Center Taksim
Private Room in City Center Taksim
Nihat
Response rate: 60% • Response time: < 2h

Private Room in City Center Taksim

Istanbul, Turkey•Map
Exceptional5.0(83)Booked 113 times
Private room
2 guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
1 bed
Wi-Fi

The Reveal

Hi guys. My name is Nihat and I am living in Istanbul.

If you would like to stay in a cosy apartment in the heart of Istanbul hosted by a friendly Turkish guy then you are very WELCOME to stay at my home!

You will definitely have a great local experience! My apartment is located in the “Taksim” area, on a very quiet street and is only a 3 min walk from all the local amenities, bars, clubs, shops and restaurants.

The “Taksim” area is one of the most popular and busiest vibrant areas in Istanbul. Not only is it a historical area with beautiful buildings but it is also an area full of shops, fancy bars, restaurants... and coffee shops of course, where you can have delicious Turkish coffee! And all of this is just on my door step. The night life is great here in “Taksim” and if you love clubbing, you won’t be disappointed!

You will find a mixture of local life and tourists in my neighbourhood and it’s very friendly and very safe.

It’s only a short stroll to “Taksim square” and the main shopping street, “Istiklal”, is busy night and day. Just a 15 min walk will take you to the Old town with easy access to all historical and touristic places of Istanbul.

Istiklal Street: 3 min walk

Old city: 15 min You can take tram direct to “Sultanahmet” area where there are more historical places. “Blue Mosque”, “Hagia Sofia”, “Cistern”, “Grand Bazaar” and “Spice Bazaar” are 15 min away by bus or tram. You can always walk to all the places you would like to see, and even it takes a little bit longer, it is all worth it as you will find many hidden jewels along the way. You will love Istanbul!

My apartment is also close to “Nisantasi” (15 min walk), which is a very chic and famous neighbourhood for shopping and dining.

It’s only a 5 min walk to the “Bosphorus” to enjoy the stunning views. There are many coffee shops on the promenade where you can enjoy your lunch and a good weather.

It takes about 5 minutes to walk to “Dilmer Language Centre” and it’s easy to access all Istanbul Universities by a public transport: “Bogazici University”, “Galatasaray University”, “Bilgi University” and “Istanbul Teknik University”.

Approximate distance to all public transport from the apartment:

Metro station: 3 min walk Bus station: 4 min walk “Fındıklı” Tram Station: 5 min walk

If you prefer to take a taxi, you will find that there are no shortages of taxis.

If you need to exchange your money, there is a currency exchange office only a 2 min walk from my apartment. They don’t take any commissions and the exchange rate is always good and it is very safe place to exchange your money.

If you are planning a hair transplant operation in Istanbul, “Taksim” is the best location for you to stay! You can still enjoy all local amenities that the area has to offer and still have fun before and after your surgery. Most of the clinics advise their patients to stay in “Taksim”.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly and I will be more than to help you however I can.

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Meet Your Proud Host

Nihat
4.9(123 reviews)
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Member sinceMay 2015
Response rate60%
Response time< 2h
Fully vaccinated from biontech ********e :) Welcome if you want to stay at a cozy flat with local experience.:) It is in the center of ******** neighborhood is safe and close to attractions.Transportation is easy. I will help you always. My flat is in Taksim, center of the city, which is a convenient district 3 minutes walking distance to Taksim Square, the center of touristic attraction and nightlife in Istanbul. Metro station: 3 min walk Bus station: 4 min walk Tram Station “Fındıklı”: 5 min walk Old city: 15 min Istiklal Street: 3 min walk Easy to access to other touristic areas of Istanbul. You can directly take tram to go to Sultanahmet area where historical things are. Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia, Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar is 15 min. away by bus or tram. You can also walk from here to those places. It's also close to Nisantasi, (15 minutes walk) a chic, famous neighborhood for shopping and dining. It takes 5 min walk to go to the sea coast, Bosphorus and enjoy the nice weather. IT takes about 5 minutes to walk to Dilmer Language Center. Istiklal Street is 3 minutes away. University transportation is easy. Bogazici University, Galatasaray University, Bilgi University, Istanbul Teknik University. Shopping and transportation is really easy in the neighborhood. My neighborhood is very central, safe and there are many small shops restaurants and cafes bars. There are exchange offices too. It is a very lively neighborhood but at the same time quiet in our street. It is 3 minutes walk away from Istiklal Street. There is a mixture of local life and tourists in this neighborhood.
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Istanbul, TurkeyExact location disclosed after booking only.
LGBTQ+ Safety Score: Istanbul
4.95out of 5Very safeRated by 83 local misterb&b members

House Rules & Conditions

Check-infrom 1pm to 11pm
Checkoutto 12pm
Extra per guest$13 per night after 1 guest(s)

$13 per night after 1 guest(s)

Minimum stay (nights)3 nights

3 nights

Cleaning fees$15 USD

$15 USD

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ReviewsExceptional4.95(83)

Reviews come from verified guests, are sorted chronologically and not subjected to prior monitoring.

Cleanliness4.8
Location5.0
Accurate description4.9
Check-in5.0
Value for money4.9

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TyStayed in October 2026
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2026

Amazing! Central! Crazy Location! Amazing kind and chill host!

LennartStayed in May 2026
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Nihat is a great host, helpful and friendly. Great location. Recommended!

EmmanuelStayed in October 2024
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2024

Nihat is an exceptional host: thoughtful, responsive and very helpful with advice. The room is very comfortable and the apartment is very well located and quiet. The ideal place to visit Istanbul!

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HerveStayed in June 2024
Reviewed on June 18, 2024

NIHAT is a nice guy who knows how to make you feel comfortable. His apartment is very well located 5 minutes from Taksim and Istiklal Avenue. The room is spacious and there is no car noise or other disturbances. I highly recommend the accommodation of this charming guy

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MoeStayed in April 2024
Reviewed on May 01, 2024

Beautiful Gem in the heart of Taksim. Highly recommend this place. Nihat is an amazing guy and a stellar host. This will be my home in Instanbul going forward. Big thank you Nihat. You're kindness will never be forgotten!

travel to liveStayed in March 2024
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2024

All good. Thank you, Nihat.

PeterStayed in January 2024
Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2024

Nihat is a lovely guy. Communication with Nihat was perfect. He kindly picked me up from the airport transit stop to accompany me to the flat, ideally located near Taksim Square. The room is spacious with a very comfortable bed. There are plenty of shops and restaurants etc. in the vicinity. The flat offered everything I needed during my stay in Istanbul. I can definitely recommend staying with Nihat.

BensonStayed in December 2023
Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2024

I spent 3 nights at Nihat's place. It's good for solo traveller. Centrally located in a small hill right at downtown, so you might need to do a little cardio exercise going back. Nihat is absolutely an ambassador in terms of gay nightlife culture in Istanbul; he took me to a good club and had a great time.

AndrewStayed in October 2023
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2023

Everything was perfect. Nihat was very hospitable and answered our queries promptly. He even took us to the club on Friday. The house was clean and located in a safe neighbourhood. Would definitely recommend staying here!

Alan ZhejunStayed in September 2023
Reviewed on Sept. 25, 2023

Very good location, easy access to go everywhere, although it's next to the Taksim Square, but tuck in a quiet and lovely street. It was also easy to communicate with Nihat. Everything went smooth during my stay. All in all, a nice stay. 😊

Exceptional5.0(83)