Istanbul Question

Adrianne

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Member since 12 July 2009

Long Beach and Phoenix

Adrianne

12 July 2009 00:41:48

Adrianne

12 July 2009 00:41:48

Long Beach and Phoenix

Hello-

I am traveling to Istanbul in late September and found what looks like a great apartment to rent for the week although it looks like it is probably out of the way from the city center. Apparently it is located near the Rumelihisari Fortress, a University and is located on Balti Limani Cad. I found a map and it looks to me like it is near the O2/E80 and Bosphorus.

Would it be a long taxi ride to the main areas people visit? Generally speaking, are the taxi drivers honest and is it expensive to ride a taxi in Istanbul? Sure would appreciate your comments.

Thanks-Adrianne

Jacopo

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Member since 30 May 2009

Ningbo

Jacopo

12 July 2009 10:44:48

Jacopo

12 July 2009 10:44:48

Ningbo

Hi, well it looks quite far from the centre - meaning beyoglu and sultanhamet.
Taxi is a cheap service, taking in account westerners' standards. Drivers have not a good grasp of english but they are willing to help; moreover they are extremely honest - more than once they gave me good advices loosing on the table good money for them.
Anyway my advice is to look for an apartment in besiktas, it's probably a better deal in terms of value for money. Closer to centre and you can take advantage of public transportation (metro, tram).

ciao

j

Adrianne

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Member since 12 July 2009

Long Beach and Phoenix

Adrianne

13 July 2009 07:14:01

Adrianne

13 July 2009 07:14:01

Long Beach and Phoenix

Thank you so much for your help!!!
Adrianne

chicagoan

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Member since 21 August 2009

Ankara

chicagoan

21 August 2009 12:46:39

chicagoan

21 August 2009 12:46:39

Ankara

Wow you are way off. Isn't that near Bosphorus University?

Nevertheless, that area is beautiful and you can cab to Levent, hop on a metro to Taksim from there and cab to Sultanahmet or even walk from there.