Family-friendly vacation rentals in Yalova Merkez

On the booking you may see many pictures of a very modern apartment, some of the pictures show large modern areas but this is slightly misleading. The pictures are of every room available, in the building and are not a reflection of what you are booking privately entirely. This caused some confusion for me when I arrived. The apartment does have a Hamam which was so much fun! Malik is a very friendly and hospitable host. There is somebody at reception 24 hours and they are always more than happy to help you with directions. Advice and suggestions all being very fair and without bias. Our apartment faced the road on the hill which is constantly blocked with traffic even through the night cars beep at each other constantly. Light sleepers may need to bring some earplugs with them. I had to wear my earphones to block out the noise a little bit. We had trouble with the electric box making a loud humming noise on the last night which kept us awake. The bathroom has seen better days.

A very nice and cozy apartment with everything you might need. It’s close the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. There are plenty of restaurants nearby, the reception offers a lovely bonus—tea, coffee and small snacks. The staff is helpful and friendly. Thank you 🤗

I would like to stay again when I come back to Istanbul. Thank you:)

It was in a good location in the old town of Istanbul.It was a spacious and comfortable room.

Amazing place. Very clean and cozy, the staff is friendly and polite. Separately, I advise you to communicate with the manager - Erol, will answer all your questions and recommend places and restaurants to visit (I recommend visiting all the cafes/restaurants that he offers - you will not regret it). A good sauna is provided free of charge, there is access to the roof with a stunning view, there is an enclosed area in cold weather and open in warmth. The rooms are large, with new furniture and cozy interior. Highly recommend, there were super positive emotions from the visit.

This was an excellent find. We visited from America and were a little worries about finding our way around but Yusef offered to assist in the transfer to and from the airport. The manager, Erol, and the team, Malik and Emir, were all so great. They helped us find places to experience, to eat, to avoid, and showed extreme hospitality towards us the whole time. I would absolutely recommend this place! It’s safe, staffed 24/7, and so cute and quaint in a great location! Thank you!! I sure hope we’ll be back in the future!!

Great little gem located close to the tram and the nearby attraction. Friendly and responsive team, felt right at home !

we had to re-book our accommodation in istanbul last minute, since the place we originally booked on Booking turned out horrible… we ended up having an amazing short stay at this accommodation and were very pleased with everything! thank you!

The place was fantastic! Great location, very cozy, conveniently located, close to all that Balat has to offer. Ișil, was amazing 👏! she met us on the first day, did a detailed walk through of the space, showed us around the neighborhood, and was available for any of our questions while we stayed at her gorgeous space. she even helped us with unstanding local transportation. Would absolutely stay again. Communication was second to none. Thank you, thank you!

At first I was a little disappointed because the room is smaller than it appears in the wide-angle shot in the ad. But that was quickly forgotten, because the room is still cozy and clean, Filiz incredibly nice and helpful, the area very quiet and yet close to great restaurants and the highlights of historic Istanbul. We felt very welcome and if we travel to Istanbul again, we would certainly ask Filiz again.

Myself and two friends had an amazing time staying at Taylans place in April. Really liked the decor of the place. Absolutely loved being on the balcony. We accidentally locked the key in the apartment and Taylan responded immediately and sorted the situation out. Also a great location in the heart of beyoğlu. Thank you for having us Taylan!

Home away from home, great hosts !

This is the perfect spot for a city break to Istanbul, perfectly located by Galata Tower and offering beautiful views over the tower. While a studio, the apartment feels spacious and has a comfortable double bed, sofa, two dining tables, kitchen area and a bathroom with shower (super strong water pressure which was a lovely surprise!). Eyo and his co-host Ali were extremely helpful and responsive in the run up to our stay, providing recommendations and offering to book tours for us if we'd like. Check in was simple - Eyo or Ali will meet you at the apartment to provide the keys. Really great value for money and would recommend this apartment to anyone. I really recommend Galata as an area - you are in walking distance to so many sights (10/15min walk down to Galata Bridge, from which you enter Sultanahmet).

Ozkan, it was a pleasure to stay at Your studio. Balat is truly amazing and vivid, hippie and oldfashioned, quiet and noisy at the same time. Our visit will be in our memories for a long time, and we surely will come back. We felt in love with turkish hospitality and kidness and we wish to explore more&more. Thank You and hope to see You one day! Prace&love Ola&Piotr

The house is even more beautiful than in the pictures and has everything needed for a hassle free getaway. It’s in a perfect location just far enough away to have a retreat from the hustle and bustle of Çengelköy while also being within walking distance of the heart of the neighborhood. The garden with all the cat visitors was especially loved by our child. Thanks to Jackie and Seyit for being great hosts!

It was a great home.. His location is close to tram upwards .. Mr. Mohammed's treatment is special and helped us with a lot of things Beautiful choice in Istanbul and affordable price

Great stay. The apartment was exactly what we needed for 3 people, clean, well equipped and had all the amenities we were looking for. The apartment was as described, heating was even turned on for our arrival which was a nice touch! Communication all the way through was fantastic. The only thing I would mention about the location is that it is lively outside. And the pool was a bit cold in the mornings. Apart from that it was perfect, would stay again!

We had the absolute BEST time staying at this wonderful cabin! It was the perfect getaway for me and my family — cozy, peaceful, and beautifully maintained. From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The cabin had everything we needed and more — thoughtful touches, super comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, and stunning surroundings that made it easy to relax and unwind. The host was incredibly responsive and welcoming, making sure we had all the information we needed for a smooth and enjoyable stay. We spent our days exploring the area and our evenings gathered around the fire, making memories we’ll cherish for a long time. If you’re looking for the perfect mix of comfort, charm, and nature, this is the place! We can’t wait to come back. Highly, highly recommend!

Everything was good, the place is close to Taksim square and to the stopover for public transport. There were all the necessary appliances in the kitchen. The only thing I didn't like is that the furniture was drained and had stains. A refreshing of the apartment would be nice. Otherwise everything else was perfect. Hosta communication was extremely easy.

A very clean house has a beautiful view as well. The walking distance to the important island center is just a little too much to do your shopping on the way.

Me and my family had a great short vacation in the apartment hotel. The apartment has everything you need to spend a few days there. The pool and the public space is very nice. But the thing that really impressed us was the view from the balcony. It's hard to tear yourself away from the view of the sea and evening Istanbul.

I liked the house , the view , the pool , not very far from island center you can walk or reach it by bus , the kitchen stuff is limited, very peaceful very quiet , the pool is often empty, you feel free I did not feel disturbed or interfered by the hotel owners during my visit , they helped us with the grill stuff and to transfer our bags from their office to the house . And the house was well clean , equipped , I highly recommend it ✅✅✅

We spent a very pleasant time here and left great memories. The landlord is super good and has been helping us all along