Ideally located in the upmarket Nişantaşı neighbourhood, this apartment ticks all the boxes for a stylish stay in the European side of Istanbul. Inside, it’s elegant yet unpretentious – we loved the boiserie and sleek pops of black in the living space. Start lazy mornings with a cup of Turkish coffee on the contemporary L-shaped couch before putting together a traditional breakfast in the streamlined kitchen.

After finishing your holiday read from the comfort of the bubble chair, pull on your walking shoes and explore your surroundings. Treat yourself to something special in the nearby fashion boutiques or visit the neo-baroque Teşvikiye Mosque, less than a fifteen-minute stroll away. Hop on the metro at Osmanbey station and whizz into the heart of the city – gaze across the Bosphorus from the top of Galata Tower then fill up on traditional cuisine in a nearby restaurant.

Home truths:
*There is a car park on the premises
*We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals
*There's a dedicated desk here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay
*A 24/7 concierge is available during your stay
*If you're travelling by plane, Istanbul Ataturk Airport is a forty-minute drive from this home