ARAT APARTMENTS, Istanbul

Centrally located in a quiet street 400 meters from Kumkapi Station and a 15-minute walk from the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, Arat Apartments provides a 4-star aparthotel featuring private kitchen facilities in each accommodation. The property includes a rooftop terrace with outdoor dining space, garden views, and sea views visible from the common area. Each unit comes with air conditioning, a kitchenette with gas stove and fridge, a dining area, private bathroom, and a work desk. The on-site restaurant serves Turkish cuisine with halal options for lunch, dinner, and high tea in a modern ambience. Guests have access to a sun terrace, picnic area, shared kitchen, and bicycle or car rental services. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and daily housekeeping is provided. Arat Apartments offers paid airport shuttle service to both Istanbul airports, private parking at an additional charge, and luggage storage. The accommodation features soundproof rooms, family rooms, and a private entrance for added privacy. A continental breakfast with halal choices is available each morning at Arat Apartments. The property is smoke-free and includes a barber/beauty shop, currency exchange, and safety deposit box.

The host, Can or Faruk, is responsive and provides helpful local tips via WhatsApp.

The neighborhood is peaceful yet has supermarkets, restaurants, and a Thursday market (Kumkapi Pazari) within a 5-minute walk.

The rooftop terrace offers a shared kitchenette and seating with sea views.

Accessible by public transport: Kumkapi Station is a 5-minute walk, and the T1 tram at Beyazit is nearby.

Some rooms advertised with a terrace actually share access to the common rooftop terrace, not a private one.

The street leading to the T1 tram station is steep, which may be tiring for some guests.