All was great! The hospitality of the owner was beyond any words. We would like to thank Karan for all he did for us and for his help and support during our stay. He did his best to make us feel comfortable. We would definitely come back soon.

“Our stay was comfortable and we would rebook.”

We stayed 3 nights at Ararat apartment. Clean, bed and pillows were comfortable, quiet at night. Could only hear a few seagulls which didn't bother us. Basic facilities but all we needed. Liked having the 2 balconies for the views and fresh air. Also handy for hanging hand washing. Close to the tourist attractions, cafes and restaurants. Would rebook if we go back to Istanbul.

“Fabulous apartment, great location, responsive host.”

Fabulous accommodation, great location - walking distance to everything. Very responsive host, available at all times. Comfortable beds, great shower. Would definitely stay here again.

“Exceptional stay – impeccable attention to detail!”

I spent 4 days at Ararat Apartment and it was a truly fantastic experience. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that Mr. Ramazan has gone above and beyond to create a premium stay for his guests. The apartment is superb, but what sets it apart is the incredible attention to every single detail. Everything was perfectly organized, spotless, and equipped with everything one might need. It’s rare to find a place that feels both high-end and incredibly welcoming at the same time. Mr. Ramazan is an outstanding host—very professional, helpful, and attentive. If you are looking for a place where quality and hospitality meet, this is it. I highly recommend Ararat Apartment and will definitely be staying here again on my next visit!

The location is amazing. Located in a really small, nice and quiet street but really close to sights like the blue mosque and Hagia Sophia, very good restaurants and supermarkets. The host Ramazan is really friendly, helpful and takes care of everything. The room is clean, compfortable und the terrace is great. A really good starting point for exploring Istanbul.

“Comfortable beds. Excellent kitchen with all the necessary appliances. Clean and tidy showers.”

The location is perfect and quiet. It's very convenient for a family vacation. There's a park, fountain, and playground nearby. The city's tourist infrastructure is well developed. Everything is accessible and easy to understand. If you have any questions about transportation, location, or anything else, Mr. Ramazan, the owner of Apart Ararat, is always ready to help. There are many good restaurants and cafes nearby. There's also a good and inexpensive 101 store nearby. If you're staying for a few days, be sure to purchase an Istanbulkart. This will give you access to the metro, tram, city buses, funicular, water transport, and many other services at approximately a 40% discount compared to other payment methods. Mr. Ramazan will help you purchase an Istanbulkart. I recommend Apart Ararat to everyone.

“Fantastic stay!”

Great little modern apartment in a pretty little street, quiet neighbourhood (Little Hagia Sofia), walking distance from the main attractions. Double glazing and central heating so it’s cosy and warm, very important in this cold city. Excellent HOT shower, very good security, super clean throughout and great value. Ramazan is a top host, and such a kind and helpful guy. I had a bit of a health scare and he came over immediately and drove me to the hospital and back, this was Friday evening on Ramadan too. My whole experience at Ararat was pretty well perfect. I recommend this stay 100% and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Ramazan

We chose this hotel because of its very convenient location, with the nearest sights just in 3-5 minute walk away. We were pleasantly surprised by the friendly and helpful owner of the hotel. The rooms are pretty small but cozy, and they have all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. We were very pleased with our choice and would love to return. Thank you so much, Ramazan!

Comfortable, quiet, and spacious apartment in excellent condition. Located in the city center, it offers easy walking access to the main tourist attractions. Ramazan was very available and helpful during our stay.

The owner's friendliness and hospitality are beyond all praise, I can definitely recommend

Hospitality of owner was excepcional

Very confortabile apartment, expecially for the double bathroom. Near the centre (10 Min. Walk). Nice welcome

Everything was as shown in the pictures. The apartment was cozy and clean, good for traveling with kids. The host was nice. The transfer was always on time. Recommended.

Great location, lovely apartment and staff excellent

The location is perfect. The street is quiet. The apartment is clean and comfortable. Ramazan organized the transfer from the airport))

“Great location. Walking distance to most sites and helpful locals.”

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Excellent location with a super helpfully and friendly host Ramadan. We spent 10 days there and he would text us regularly asking us if we needed anything. Handy to restaurants and supermarket. Couldnt fault our stay. If you want a nice comfortable place to stay on Instanbul then this is it.

“Amazing experience for low price in the low season”

I cannot recommend Ararat apart enough. This is an incredible place to stay. 1. 15 min walk to Aya Sofia and Blue Mosque. Old part of the town, but not too toristish, charming narrow streets. Grocery store is 10 min away near the T1 station which can effectively get you in the direction of Taksim square rather fast. Alcohol shop literally next door. 2. The area around seems rather safe. There are a lot of other apartments, so there is someone around pretty often. I am a female solo traveler (23 years old), I was coming back at around 21-22 and felt safe. I think around 23 would also be all right in this specific area. I don't think I've seen anyone suspicious even once. There are a lot of cats in the area, as everywhere in Istanbul. They seem well-fed and rather satisfied with their life. There are a few notes here in the "didn't like" section. Note that I was visiting in January, which is not a high season. Perhaps something changes during the summer. 3. I paid 224€ for 6-12 January which is a very fair price. I also booked very late (a few days before), so I was very pleasantly surprised. 4. The host is indeed very accommodating and speaks English quite well. I had very odd check-in and check-out hours, but he still helped me with heavy luggage that I had with me. When I was leaving by the taxi, he texted me to not hesitate to contact him in case the taxi driver is bad. It's very noticeable when someone is just being nice in order to get something for it, and it's clearly not the case. 5. In terms of the room: everything is clean and well-kept. A few signs of the renting property here and there, but nothing too bad. There was a stove, an electric kettle, microwave. All the necessary utensils also. No bed-bugs or cockroaches. There is no elevator and a narrow staircase, but since the host helped me with my luggage it was not a disadvantage to me. The bed is very comfortable. Central heating was working.

“Myself and my husband had a great time at the apartment.”

Everything about the property is stunning

“Clean and tidy at handy location”

Ramazan waited for us even at late hour, around 9pm. He showed us the property and provided lot of information about places to eat and markets nearby.