Serene Zen Retreat Designed for Calm, Quiet Stay | Apartment in Istanbul
2 Bedroom Apartment in Harbiye, Istanbul
🌿 Calm & Contemporary Retreat in a Restored Greek Residence — Minutes from Taksim
Step into a beautifully reimagined 1+1 home set on the first floor of an elegant, historic Greek building in Şişli. This 50 m² space is designed for guests who appreciate quiet living, clean design, and a harmonious blend of old-world charm and modern comfort.
Why You’ll Love This Space
• Set within a meticulously restored Greek heritage property
• Bright interiors with tall ceilings and a soft, minimalist aesthetic
• Peaceful garden-facing bedroom and a comfortable living room — both with air conditioning
• Newly installed, fully equipped kitchen ideal for cooking during short or extended stays
• Thoughtfully chosen décor and natural textures that create a deeply calming, Zen-inspired environment
• Positioned on a tranquil residential street offering a strong sense of privacy and security
Unbeatable Location
• Located in Harbiye, just a 10-minute walk from Taksim Square
• Close to cultural venues, art spaces, and Istanbul’s vibrant social scene
• Surrounded by cozy cafés, bakeries, small shops, and neighborhood charm
A perfect choice for solo travelers, couples, remote workers, and anyone seeking a stylish, quiet, and grounding home base in the heart of Istanbul.
You’ll have the entire detached house entirely to yourself. The kitchen and bathroom come fully stocked with all essential amenities, and clean bed linens and fresh towels will be ready for your stay.
Our house, furnished and equipped features A+ energy-rated appliances and LED lighting. The majority of furnishings are locally sourced.
Set on the quiet and residential Çimen Street in Harbiye, this home provides a calm and comfortable haven right in the center of Istanbul. The area is safe, historic, and full of charming cafés, bakeries, and neighborhood shops. You’ll be conveniently close to key destinations: Taksim Square (0.8 km), Nişantaşı (1.2 km), Beşiktaş (2.5 km), and the Bosphorus (3 km).
With easy access to public transportation, you can explore Istanbul’s museums, cultural landmarks, and vibrant food scene with ease—while still returning to the tranquility of a peaceful residential street.
Please be informed that we can only confirm or process your check-in safely with your ID registration. As a result, it's most likely that you might face severe constraints and disruptions during your stay if you fail to meet this requirement before your check-in.
Cancellation: We've adapted our policy for unforeseen changes, allowing flexible cancellations and date changes. Please inform us early.
Home truth: The water boiler pressure may drop slightly and require a quick manual adjustment, which takes less than a minute.
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Serene Zen Retreat Designed for Calm, Quiet Stay is located in Harbiye. Serene Zen Retreat Designed for Calm, Quiet Stay provides accommodation, featuring Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry, among other amenities. This Apartment features Guest Services, Kitchen, Laundry, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Serene Zen Retreat Designed for Calm, Quiet Stay has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Harbiye has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Harbiye, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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1 bathroom
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Hair dryer
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Shower
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Living room
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Washing machine
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)
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Desk
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number 34-4730 special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
