ISTANBUL Hotels vs Airbnb - WHERE to STAY in Istanbul TURKEY

ISTANBUL Hotels vs Airbnb - WHERE to STAY in Istanbul TURKEY | BEST areas to live in ISTANBUL

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Are you coming to TURKEY FOR THE FIRST TIME and you're wondering WHERE TO STAY IN ISTANBUL? If you're debating between Istanbul HOTELS vs AIRBNBS we breakdown the pros and cons of both and let you know where to stay in Istanbul Turkey and telling you about the BEST ares to live in Istanbul.
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Gokce went to university in Istanbul and we lived in Turkey together for over the past year and want to recommend some of the best neighborhoods in Istanbul to stay in (including Kadikoy, Karakoy, Nisantasi and more!) whether in a hotel or an Airbnb apartment. Whether you are visiting Istanbul and Turkey for just a few days or staying for a few months, there are a few neighborhoods we can recommend that you should consider staying in.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Where to stay in Istanbul?
0:24 Pros of staying at a hotel in Istanbul
2:19 Cons of staying at a hotel in Istanbul
2:55 Pros of staying at an AirBnb in Istanbul
3:52 Cons of staying at an AirBnb in Istanbul
4:42 Paid Promotion (& our best skincare product)- Geologie!
4:48 Our Favorite Neighborhood in Istanbul - Kadikoy
6:25 Karakoy/Galata Area
7:12 Levent/ Besiktas/Nisantasi Area
7:44 How to book a hotel in Turkey
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@FoodandFootprints 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really helpful video, guys!

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

@janetfarid7141 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much guys🙏, that was a much needed video👌👍🏻

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that 😊 thanks so much!

@JennandLeon 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING video guys! We just arrived in Istanbul yesterday and OMG we love it already!!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Agh that's fantastic! Glad you love it there and hope you have a fabulous time 😍

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

A big thank you to Geologie for sponsoring this video, if you would like to get started with your own Geologie skin care program, they are currently running a fantastic promotion: geologie.shrw9t.net/doGReM I know I hid it well but I was sick while filming this video, sorry for my voice. - Gökçe On another note, what's you preference while traveling? Hotels or Airbnbs?

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't travelled for vacations lately, most of d times previously, in hotels.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yasin_Affandi Hopefully you can again sooner than later Yasin and yes the comfort of hotels is hard to beat!

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Thanks a lot u guys, appreciate it very much. 😀

@ferrumf1 3 жыл бұрын

Geçmiş olsun Gökçe 🙏🏻 Sesin gayet iyi geliyordu 🙂 Tabii ki kalacağım süreye de bağlı ama evde yeterince iş yaptığımı düşünürsek tercihim kesinlikle otel konforundan yana olur 😂😂

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Cook tesekkurler, arada bir cirtlamalar oldu ama cok belli olmamis o zaman 😅 evet ev tutmak demek yine islenmek demek cok haklisiniz 🤣

@romanandfizah 2 жыл бұрын

Another super effort from you. We are so grateful have a blessed video for us.

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that, glad you find it useful! Hope you have a great time in Turkey 😊

@NomadicIslanders 3 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing video! We can’t wait to travel to Turkey again ❤️

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you guys again ❤ thanks so much 😍

@TwoHungryDiners 3 жыл бұрын

This is very informative guys!! We are always looking for these kind of videos when we want to travel to a new country, so this is very helpful if one day we visit Turkey. 👌

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you do and totally agree, wish there were more videos like this for other countries, but it is mostly relying on random blogs and its hard to actually see where you would stay.

@scotthunt947 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job on this. Such an incredible, diverse and influential city. The vibrant charm of the historic neighbourhoods is so apparent. Truly a cultural treat for all the senses.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott, Istanbul is definitely an amazing place ❤

@Lisa-oo3iv 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video. I live in Kadikoy and love it here. Yes it's a bit far from the historic sites but we can jump on a ferry and be in those areas fairly quickly. Plus riding the ferry is a fun experience too. We like to say the Asian side of Istanbul is where people live and the European side is for tourists. Regardless, Istanbul is a great place to live. Hope to run into you somewhere in Istanbul.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, both sides are beautiful. It's all about how they want to experience the city. Thanks so much for watching and your encouraging wrong 😊

@FoodandFootprints 3 жыл бұрын

Turkish breakfast ready in the morning is such a great perk!

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely love that aspect!

@LucasWorldTravel 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, such useful information guys! We will definitely use your neighborhood recommendations when we go to Turkey. We prefer hotel amenities for sure but if we are staying someplace for over a week we definitely prefer the space and kitchen of an Airbnb.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Hope you get to visit Turkey one day, would love to see your experience 😊

@pattyverde47 Жыл бұрын

Love this vid! Tks!

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Appreciate it 🤗

@surferaschile2672 2 жыл бұрын

Great!! Thank you guys

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 🤗 Thanks for watching!

@FoodandFootprints 3 жыл бұрын

Kadiköy does look like an awesome neighborhood to stay! And great prices for AirBnbs. Good to know about the quieter areas vs bar areas

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, Steve can't sleep when it's noisy so we are extra sensitive about it lol

@FoodandFootprints 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip on calling ahead to the room or showing up on the spot to see if there’s a price difference compared to the apps. We’ve been doing that more often lately too

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

It really works and we got much better deals over the phone lately!

@TheAverageTourist 3 жыл бұрын

I personally enjoy staying in hotels, but have enjoyed airbnb experiences as well. Great overview of the pros and cons and options in Turkey. I'm going to check out that skin care routine for my hubby!

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - hope it helps to those traveling to Turkey!

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this wonderful video.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

😊😊

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante 😀😀

@MoMoAKA24 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos guys👏👍

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏 🤗

@msrjorge1805 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😍

@dadisphat6426 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna be ballin’ in Turkiye next week !! Can’t wait . Haven’t been in 4 years and I need some Ayran and Efes !

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Ohhh that's wonderful! Hope you have a fantastic time!! 😊

@hicbirfikrimyok1966 2 жыл бұрын

çok güzel Bu kısa tatil için çok teşekkür ederim

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Biz de izlediginiz icin cok tesekkur ederiz :)

@BeingBedingfield 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! We have to say we love our Airbnb stays 😁 but always great to have breakfast included when it comes to hotel stays...and yes, big comfortable beds as well 😅 We honestly can’t wait to one day go to Turkey...all those neighbourhoods look amazing and oh my goodness...Turkish food, the breakfast spreads look so yum!

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

You will love it here! 😊 hope to meet you one day in person too!

@nickandhelmi 3 жыл бұрын

Breakfast included with the hotel is really good especially if travelling with parents. Oh yess steve we love comfy huge bed 🥰

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

I dream of big comfortable hotel beds! 😂

@nese77 3 жыл бұрын

Liebe euch Steve and Gökçe. Durmak yok yola devam 😅😅😅

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Coook tesekkurler 😊 elimizden geldiğince devam 🤗😍

@nickandhelmi 3 жыл бұрын

We definitely gonna hit Kadikoy when we are in Turkey🙌🏻

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Once the Aussie government lets you out come on over! We'd love to show you around!

@TheMapPinners 3 жыл бұрын

We’re huge AirBnB fans. Love the feeling of staying in someone’s place - just makes for a much more local feeling! Though we definitely loved getting pampered in a hotel once in a while. The AirBnBs look pretty cheap in Istanbul! Definitely compared to here in the US

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agreed with you, local feels is the best!

@joycetan4684 3 жыл бұрын

Very good tips as always! 👍🏻 We used to be based at Novotel Kadiköy, so Asian side is good for our budget! I'm sure there's hostels/guest house 🛏️ as well the next time around! 🤓🚶🏻‍♀️🎒

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, we love Kadikoy so much. Beautiful and efficient!

@joycetan4684 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Yes! Can't deny that! 👍🏻😁

@Nadiaandherchildren 2 жыл бұрын

Nice points

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

🤗🙏

@TwoHungryDiners 3 жыл бұрын

For a short stay, we still prefer a hotel but for a longer stay definitely airbnb. Because as you said, there is normally a washing machine and kitchen to cook our own food so we don't have to eat out every time.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

We totally agree... there's just something nice about the comfort of a hotel on a 3-4 day stay and you know what you're getting yourself into.

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your kind info on d best neighborhood to stay in Istanbul.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yasin, you always have so nice things to say

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Simply bcoz u guys r genuinely wonderful. 😀

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante It's always a pleasure watching your wonderful videos. Thanks u guys. 😀

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Omg 🥲 even if only you appreciated our content we would have still continued making videos! 🙏

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😍🙏

@blancadiaz7125 3 жыл бұрын

No puedo esperar para ir a Estambul ! Bella ciudad.gracias por su información.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias 😍

@nickandhelmi 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the sponsored video guys🙌🏻💫

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nick and Helmi!

@dean840101 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, great video thanks. We coming for a week in September so cant wait. If we taking a ferry from

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

I think your message got cut out! 😔

@dean840101 Жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante my bad...Kadikoy to Karakoy

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

No worries and sure, what's the question?

@dean840101 Жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante how long is the boat ride from Kadikoy to Karakoy about?

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Around 20-30 minutes! :)

@seniseven3538 3 жыл бұрын

Süper bir video

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Tesekkurler 😊

@bizbukezneredeyiz 3 жыл бұрын

Gerçekler bravo İstanbul hakkında süper bilgiler. Biz bile bilmiyoruz galiba 🤣🤣🤣. Bu serinin devamını bekliyoruz. Türkiye’nin heryerine hakimiz ama İstanbul garip şekilde zayıf noktamız. Süpersiniz 👏

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Coook tesekkur ederiz, varsa baska Istanbul sorulari alalim seve seve 😊 siz de harikasiniz 🤗

@bizbukezneredeyiz 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante ❤️

@SeyahatHikayeleri 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely best neighbourhood to stay is Kadikoy. We prefer generally to stay hotels but there are plenty of interesting Airbnb options as well. That is why that could also be great option.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Kadikoy candir!😍

@TheMamuchos 3 жыл бұрын

Kadikoy is the bestest!!! Very local and very unique. People are awesome here too. It is not that far from the tourist sites and the ferry gives you an extra beautiful experience.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed... its the one big city ferry we don't actually mind riding ;) Plus Moda park and the surrounding area is tough to beat!

@ferrumf1 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh my dears, I wish my house was available (because we have our grandmother, my mother-in-law, and the pandemic) it would be nice if you all gathered and stayed at my place, maybe next year. I live in Cihangir, and I have enough rooms, but the timing is bad. Ultra All-Inclusive is free and friendship is also extra FREE 🤩🥰 But Kadıköy is definitely the right choice 👍🏻

@TheMamuchos 3 жыл бұрын

@@ferrumf1 You are amazing!! Thank you soooo much! ❤❤

@ferrumf1 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMamuchos 🙈🤗😘♥️

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Aww that's so sweet of you Funda, would love to meet you in person 😍

@ReneeBachmann 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great info! I rented an air bnb for August in the old town/ historical area. I just recently saw a video that said not to stay there due to the noise from the public transportation. Now I'm nervous about it. 😅

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Renee! It definitely can get noisy, but it really depends on the specific area/street. Karakoy and Kadikoy have the same issues with noise in specific parts... for example once nightly curfew restrictions are lifted, we personally will be looking to stay as far away from the bar street as possible haha! Is the Airbnb well reviewed and/or does it have any comments regarding noise issues?

@ReneeBachmann 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante it does have great reviews. Only one person mentioned the noise. I guess even if it is noisy, I'll have to consider myself lucky if I'm there, despite all the obstacles due to covid.

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@TwoHungryDiners 3 жыл бұрын

We really want to experience the real Turkish breakfast for at least once in our life. Glad to know the price of a hotel stay in Turkey normally includes breakfast. That's very important meal of the day! Haha

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Some of the chain hotels won't offer it, so just be careful when booking... Turkish breakfast is a big deal in the culture and most hotels really go all out to impress guests. Hope you can, I feel like there must be a Turkish restaurant in Melbourne to try it!

@foodleveling 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sharing and i want to travel there too I Food Leveling

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

You should!

@InnerPeaceAtlanta 3 жыл бұрын

Great share, thank you!! Leaving мy support friend. Have a Lovely Day 💜Greetings!🎶like79

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Thank youuuu ☺️

@Cokokuyancokgezen 3 жыл бұрын

Canım Türk Kahvaltısı, otellerde bile fark yaratmış bak. Siz anlatınca daha anlamlı geliyor :) Bir de pandemide otel seçerken "Güvenli Turizm Sertifikası" insanda biraz daha güven oluşturuyor. Airbnb'de bunu bulmak çok mümkün değil. Kedisiz bir İstanbul videosu olmamalı, teşekkürler kediler için :)

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Biz de ayrica tesekkur ederiz izlediginiz icin

@samrizwan1724 3 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon ur video and found it very informative, I’m planning to come over with my hubby and 3 teenage kids. I’ve been here before , what do you suggest would be better and cost friendly. Airbnb or hotel. Good luck with the videos 👍

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Sam! We would recommend an AirBnb for a big family but make sure the host has good reviews. Hotels are of course nicer and more guaranteed, but pricey. Hope this helps!

@samrizwan1724 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante thanks so much guys. It was great of u to respond ❤️

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

😊🤗

@nardinboshra6768 2 жыл бұрын

Vey good information. Thanks guys. Wanna know what's black card due to which members get discounts in purchasing? Is it normal credit card?

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nardin, glad you enjoyed it! Are you talking about the American Express black card?

@SyGiba27 6 ай бұрын

Very important warnings for those who will continue to travel to Turkey throughout the year and are considering renting a house from Airbnb. Within the scope of the new Law in Turkey; Renting a house from Airbnb for a period of less than 100 days has been included in the scope of 'Residential Rental for Tourism Purposes'. Tourists expect imprisonment and fines. Don't let your summer holiday be ruined. If the house is intended for tourism and is a residential flat, all flat owners in the same building must agree to obtain a permit. It will be mandatory to submit the receipt to the Ministry. In summer sites, if a person does not copy and complains about you, you will be imprisoned as a family. An administrative fine of 500 thousand Turkish Liras will be imposed on those who continue their rental activities for tourism purposes without obtaining a permit. For the person who rents a summer event from Airbnb and lives there. A fine of €5,678 and 12 days in prison may be imposed.

@TravelInteresante 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and adding this comment. Please share the link if possible as we couldn't find it online. Thanks in advance 🙏

@wahajkhan3058 5 ай бұрын

Then what to do for airbnb? Should we avoid it ?

@TravelInteresante 3 ай бұрын

It should not be a regulation to be enforced on a rentee. If there's any regulations going to be enforced, it's most likely to be done on the Airbnb hosts.

@TwoHungryDiners 3 жыл бұрын

Nice men skincare brand endorsement guys! No wonder Steve's skin looks glowing in this video 😁 Gotta tell Peter to not skip the skincare routine, lol. Ps. he's so lazy using skincare. Always wear nothing on his face 😂

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks Ony! If Steve doesn't use it for a few days his face really does start to peel so it becomes pretty obvious for him to use it daily!

@shahidanusrat6086 9 ай бұрын

Turkey is beautiful amazing lovely evergreen awesome incredible exotic. Love from Pakistan 🙂🇵🇰🇹🇷🥰😍

@TravelInteresante 8 ай бұрын

Turkey is so beautiful indeed. Thanks for watching and much love 💕

@sherkhanvlogz 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very informative video will visit turkey in August will meet you guyz n vlog together n collab💕

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

We are unfortunately not in Turkey in August. Hope you have a great time in Turkiye!! 🇹🇷

@sherkhanvlogz 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante ok will get information if needed

@FoodandFootprints 3 жыл бұрын

Lately have been staying in hotels much more often here in Thailand since the prices are usually much lower during the pandemic. AirBnb fees have been higher lately for us and only have made sense for longer stays with the long stay discounts

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

They clean your room and make your better for a cheaper price so definitely more comfortable than staying at a hotel! Interesting that it's cheaper now in Thailand

@SyifaAdriana 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve and Gökçe, are you both still in İstanbul? :)

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Syifa! We are not in Istanbul now unfortunately. How long will you be in Turkey?! 😊

@SyifaAdriana 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante My temporary residence permit just got approved last week, so İstanbul will be my homebase till at least the end of this year . If you are returning to Ist, please let me know. It would be so lovely to catch up :)

@SyifaAdriana 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Congrats to Steve! Unfortunately I no longer use Instagram since last year. You can write me email (hello@syifaadriana.co) or I'll write you one. ☺️

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

We've emailed you! Let us know if you don't receive it!

@Cookingwithkiran1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video stay connected...

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤

@omg_SallyKelly 3 жыл бұрын

Nice informative vlog, If I want to stay in Kadikoy on Asian side, is there direct bus from IST airport to Kadikoy or do I have first have to go to Taksim and then take the ferry to Kadikoy? Thanks in advance for any info. Will be arriving from USA next month and will be in Istanbul for a few days, then on the HST to Konya

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Yes, there's a direct bus to Kadikoy with Havaist from the airport. You will love it there. Hope you enjoy your time in Turkey 😊

@omg_SallyKelly 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm looking forward to my trip after two years. I was used to the metro from the older airport. The Havaist website shows the destinations and timetable, if I had only bothered to check.

@bayan1526 3 жыл бұрын

What do you guys think of the new emin hotel? Thankful för answer❤

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bayan! Unfortunately we do not know that hotel, but you can check their reviews online! :)

@uptin 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, definitely "not just a muffin" 😭

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

😂👍definitely won't go hungry with Turkish breakfast in your life.

@youssefdarbaki6067 2 жыл бұрын

Hello , any hotels recommendations planing trip in Med March thank you .

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Youssef, unfortunately we don't have any specific hotel recommendation as everyone's choice of hotel changes based on different expectations. Thanks for watching and hope you have a great time in Turkey!

@hadynassar4636 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great couple; Any idea what are the fresh timelines for restaurants and going out in September?

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

There are no restrictions at the moment but starting from September 6th, using transportation and going to events will require a vaccine or a PCR test in Turkey.

@hadynassar4636 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

@TheMamuchos 3 жыл бұрын

We prefer Airbnbs because we don't travel as a vacation, we travel as a lifestyle, but we understand why people would prefer hotels. For short stays, hotels are way better because of the amenities they offer.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly agreed, with my parents for 3 nights we stayed in a hotel in the Old Town because it was just easier for them. You can definitely miss out on the local culture though by getting stuck in the hotel and not exploring like you have to in an Airbnb.

@diywithzen4223 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, It will be great if u can recommend which airbnb a family wity baby should choose/recommended. Am going there in feb 2023 but still not sure if i hv chosen the right one. Need to know if it is convenient to walk with stroller, how far to go to nearest train station, is it hilly area and good neighbourhood. Not many detail we can get from review and sometimes we overlooked some bad review among hundreds good review which may have significant impact to family visitor like myself. A good review and video may helps. Thanks

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching 🙏 Istanbul is a very hilly city in general and not every train station has the best accommodation for the disabled or someone with a stroller. They have been improving the stations with elevators and escalators but it's still a work in progress for some of the lines. We would suggest you to stay in Kadikoy and use the ferry to everywhere you need to go. Ferry with a stroller is a better option than a train station. Hope you have a wonderful time!

@zvids100 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there not sure if you still see questions asked . I’m going Istanbul for the first time for about 3-4 days . I would prefer to stay in a hotel . Near historical sights but also near lots of cafes and restaurants and places easy to commute from. Is there any particular place you would recommend ( area ) thank you 🙏🏽

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for watching! As mentioned in the video, it really depends on the way you want to experience Istanbul as every neighborhood would provide something different for your needs! We suggested some neighborhoods in our video, let us know if you have any other questions!

@yassermohammed2399 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys , I’ll be travelling to turkey in September, so would like the best suggestions of hotels from you guys

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Yasser, Istanbul offers many hotels in different price ranges, to better help we'd need to know is your preferred price range and what you intend to do in Istanbul. Thanks!

@meem8205 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante I will be going around with my family of 6 members,for a week for tourism and will be landing in IST,do you have any suggestions for hotels nearby the airport or cities to look forward to for tourism.

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Meem, sorry we missed your questions. Unfortunately, we do not have suggestions on hotels but maybe in the future we can make a list for that as well. Thanks for watching and hope you have a great time!

@nickandhelmi 3 жыл бұрын

Ohh bookings are not allowed in turkey? That i didnt know 😅

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Just Booking.com yea... the funny party you can actually pre-book all of your hotels on Booking.com from Australia and they will honor the reservation if the hotel participates... you just can't use it in the country... so odd.

@betulb3444 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, could you put links of the AIRBNB or the hotels you've stayed at in the description?

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Yes we can! It might take some time to compile them but would be happy to!

@ericleszkiewicz5637 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Thank you for the video. My wife and I will travel through Turkey for 3 weeks at the end of August to mid-September. We will be driving and visiting multiple cities and villages. I was wondering if I should book my accommodations ahead of time or is it okay to book day to day?

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric! Thanks for watching. Since it's a busy season in Turkey, I would recommend booking your rooms (cancellable) and you can adjust on the road! Feel free to check out our videos in Turkey. Hope you have a wonderful time! 😊

@ericleszkiewicz5637 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Anytime. Hope you enjoy Turkey ❤️

@hrob6381 11 ай бұрын

I'm looking to stay for a week in a quiet place but not too far from Taksim

@TravelInteresante 11 ай бұрын

It's hard to find a quiet neighborhood close to Taksim but maybe Sisli or Besiktas work be choices to consider.

@yavuzaliturkoglu249 Жыл бұрын

Always the best Nişantaşı, both history and the modern face of Istanbul, the indispensable district of women

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agreed, love Nişantaşı!

@miltonpallais9426 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, if you are visiting, where is the best area to go shopping for clothe in Istanbul ? Thank you

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

You should visit Mecidiyekoy, Besiktas, Kadikoy and Nisantasi area as they have super nice malls!

@TRAVELOWL 3 жыл бұрын

I choose the AirBnB to stay

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

For long term plans AirBnb is the best option!

@beereberlin9085 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

❤🤗

@simonepeverelli883 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to Instambul this sommer for the first time and I'm looking for an hotel. I just have one question. Is it practical and possible to reach Kadikoy late in the evening? I've seen that the metro doesn't work during the night. Anyway, thanx for the video!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

You can take Havaist bus from the airport directly to Kadikoy. The buses run every hour or so to different parts of Istanbul. Unfortunately they still haven't completed the metro construction yet. Thanks for watching! 🤗

@simonepeverelli883 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Thanx for the answer and cheers from Switzerland!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Sending love to Switzerland, hope you have a great time in Turkey! ❤

@wayzoo8706 Жыл бұрын

Prices of airbnbs&hotels just sky rocketed this year for some reason

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. Yes we have noticed that too, high demand increases the prices unfortunately 😕

@alpertem8447 3 жыл бұрын

How does the cleaning happen at AirBnb? What is the frequency of cleaning if some hosts provide cleaning? Say, if I stay for two weeks? No cleaning?

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

If you are renting for a long time, say for a week or month, they dont come and clean your AirBnb place. The cleaning fee is cut based on the length of the stay and is only done before and after your stay unfortunately.

@eidennour5930 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what was the name of the Airbnb in Karakoy?

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

We unfortunately don't have a link for the Karakoy AirBnb

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

D kittens, they r so cute n adorable.

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

They really are, aren't they?

@Yasin_Affandi 3 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Yes, they r. Love them. 😀

@FinMeg 2 жыл бұрын

Miss your videos 😢

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

We are coming back soon! Stay tuned 😉

@zeezeebo 2 жыл бұрын

I see that they have lots of reasonable price small hotels with excellent reviews; are they really that good?

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

It really depends on the location!

@SyGiba27 5 ай бұрын

Those who come to Airbnb in Turkey must also bring with them a certificate of clean criminal record. Because site residents want to see this information during the approval process.

@TravelInteresante 5 ай бұрын

Interesting, would you mind sharing the link where you have seen this information? Thanks in advance!

@user-qy2rp Жыл бұрын

Ortakoy nasil? Ordan bi iyi ucuz otel buldum da. Besiktas buyuk yer, en iyi hangi semti iyi? Heryere yakin, guzel etrafta gezilecek yerleri fln

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Ortaköy güzel ama trafik problemi çok oluyor tek tasima aracı opsiyonu dolmus ya da otobus oldugu icin, Besiktas'da en gûzel yer bizim icin Fulya 🤗

@user-qy2rp Жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante tesekkurler ama fulya besiktasa dahil degil ki. Neyse. Metrobus’e fln en kolay erisim icin hangi semt iyi peki? Heryere kolay gide bilmek icin

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Doğru bir anda karıştırdım, ama Besiktaş'ın hemen yanı sonuçta, güzel bir semt. Istanbul Belediyesinin websitesinden semtlere tasitlar icin bilgi almanizi oneririm.

@user-qy2rp Жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante tamam tesekkurler

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Rica ederiz 🤗

@tajriankhan0 Жыл бұрын

Which website for the airbnbs?

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Airbnb has its own site: www.airbnb.com

@jimmyj5557 2 жыл бұрын

gokce are your parents turkish? and u were born in usa?. u r a lucky gal, steve is a good guy.i wish u guys all the best!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

I was born and raised in Turkey. Thanks so much, I'm a lucky girl indeed 😊 thanks so much for your kind words!

@marikakikalia8305 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, guys. It's my first time to visit Turkey. What is the convenient and safe place to stay in Istanbul which is close to Asian and European side too. Thanks!

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marika, hope you have a great time, its a beautiful country! For a first time visit, depending upon your budget, it probably makes sense to stay in Old Town (Sultanahmet) for a few days to easily see all the historical sites. There is a tram that can take you from central old town to a ferry stop to cross from Europe to Asia as well. If you're staying longer you can then switch to Nisantasi or Besiktas for a different feel of the European side, or Kadikoy on the asian side.

@marikakikalia8305 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante Thank you so much! 😍

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime! :)

@carloscontreras3633 2 жыл бұрын

So how much does it cost for a hotel vs Air BNB? Please.

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos, we give an idea about cost in the video, it really will vary depending upon which neighborhood you want to stay in and some other factors (3 vs. 5 star hotel). Overall airbnb's will be more cost effective.

@kemalreyis 2 жыл бұрын

Kadıkoy is a barren area that offers nothing but bars and cafes that offer the opportunity to hang out for young people living on the Anatolian side of the city. It may not be bad for a person who will spend a limited time such as ten days or two weeks in Istanbul to spare maybe 1 day. Actually, you'll be already found better bars and cafes in European Side when you'll think about going Kadıkıy. Galata, Beyoğlu, and then historical Istanbul, the old city area can be preferred for accommodation. It doesn't seem wise to me to compare an Istanbul that was the capital of empires such as Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman and carries the legacy of 3000 years with an average neighborhood that has become popular since the 1990s.

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Zalim Adam 😅 definitely hear you and agree that there are such nice bars and cafes on the European side, actually nightlife in Europe is better! However this video is made to suggest where to stay, not where to visit and the ferry rides for transportation in Istanbul is priceless. Thanks so much for watching and have a great day! 🤗

@uzawtun9933 2 жыл бұрын

justlikeitgetcultureoflifemyanmar

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Myanmar is on our bucket list!

@edenadam872 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT IS: AIRBNB ??? CAN U PLEASE EMAIL ME THE HOTELS OR THEIR LINK THAT CHARGING 30-40 DOLLARS PER NIGHT? IS IT A PRIVATE ROOM OR SHARED WITH THESE PRICES? THNX

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Airbnb is a website where you can rent furnished apartments from for a short or long term stay. Unfortunately, we don't have the links for those hotels. Thanks for watching!

@Explorcation 3 жыл бұрын

Deciding between a hotel and Airbnb can be tough, but breakfast included at a hotel is a huge perk in my opinion, especially a Turkish breakfast 😀 That is a great tip about calling the hotels directly, it is so common to book online through 3rd parties that picking up the phone and calling can easily be forgotten. Great tips guys!

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

It really works! Highly recommend it 👌

@imrantahir1678 2 жыл бұрын

The best thing is the girl's called Gökçe like the girl in Ertugrul

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

@viveksoni5863 2 жыл бұрын

Hi it's vivek soni INDIA what's the meaning of AIRBNB

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vivek! Airbnb is a website which helps you to book furnished apartments for a day or longer. 🤗

@viveksoni5863 2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante THANK YOU FOR REPLY 😍

@TravelInteresante 2 жыл бұрын

Of course, happy to answer! ❤

@sebasaku11 Жыл бұрын

Is there airbnb in izmir?

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Yes you can find really good AirBnb stays in Izmir! 🤗

@sebasaku11 Жыл бұрын

@@TravelInteresante thank you for answering me ❤

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🤗 have a great time in Izmir!

@sedaer6644 11 ай бұрын

1:13.. dude at least try and not make it obvious that you’re making sure she’s saying the right things 😭🤣

@TravelInteresante 11 ай бұрын

Right?! 😂😂😂

@MartinParkes 3 жыл бұрын

Disappointed that you both think more about advertising revenue than your followers. ill be unsubscribing for sure .

@TravelInteresante 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Martin and we respect your choice. We never introduce anything we don't enjoy using and will continue making videos to help travelers. Stay safe 🙏

@NocturnalPLUR Жыл бұрын

Stay at a hostel and save some money. You can still get your own room at a bunch of them. Free breakfast isn't a selling point. I would rather go out and explore and get different breakfasts.

@TravelInteresante Жыл бұрын

Agreed, hostels are great as well! Thanks for watching 🙏