Marti Flat

Unbelievably friendly and warm staff who gladly gave expert travel advice and recommendations that only a Roman would normally be privy to. - Loic Diels

I LOVE this website and will gladly recommend it to anyone headed this way. Nothing disappointed us! - Mary-Iris Taylor

I have been using Cross-Pollinate for about 10 years now. The service is consistently great and I can always find just the kind of apartment we like, at the right price. - Hirani Himona

A really great idea - with a network of hand picked little rooms/guesthouses. If only we could have this in more city destinations! - Zoe Buck

I love Cross-Pollinate and every time we go to a new city I look to see whether they have some accommodations over there. - Arantza Aldea

The two places I have stayed at from Cross-Pollinate have been among the best across Europe. Highly recommended. - Nicholas Burn

Thanks a lot to Cross-Pollinate for the opportunity to experience a city as an insider! We really enjoyed our stay in Rome and Venice and look forward to more. - Tatiana Marchenko

Cross-Pollinate was very helpful when the owner of the B&B wanted to charge us for the baby under 2 y o. It would have been difficult without them since the owners did not speak any english. - Yulia Pichugina

This was our only stay with a C-P apartment and we were very pleased with the entire process. Will look to use them again on our next Europe trip! - Anthony Giglio

Great web site and quick response from the team a CP made the whole experience easy and hassle free. I have already recommended CP to quite of few of my airline industry colleagues and I'm sure they will make use of their excellent service. - Shane Pickles

Cross-Pollinate was extremely helpful! They found us a place to stay in our price range when many other places of business couldn't help us. - Sarah Seminutin

Cross-Pollinate was very easy to use, and it is so much better to stay in places like these than big corporate hotels; you get a much better feel for the place. - Kaspar Deane

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Marti Flat

Marti Flat is run by two French sisters. The apartment is located in the popular neighborhood of Istanbul on the Asian side, Kadikoy. Do not let the word Asia scare you, it is just 20 minute ferry ride away from the European side. The heart of Kadikoy almost feels like a University town by the beach - there's a grid of cafe's that range from the cheap to the fancy and market stalls overflowing with olives while older Turks slalom through the crowds with Turkish tea.

The flat is in a historical Greek building. It is spacious, bright and has a nice view of Bosphorus and Blue Mosque from two rooms - perfect for watching the sun set. It is furnished with the essential needs: kitchen utensils, WI- FI and information on Istanbul, but you will not find TV or phone in the apartment. All but one room has double glazed windows and one bedroom has a fan (the others don't need it).

The location is very central, 5 minute walk to ferry port, metro station and bus stops, 10 minute walk to historical fish market and 15 minute walk to one of Istanbul's most charming neighborhoods, Moda. The neighborhood is local, quiet, and pleasant and just steps away from bars, restaurants and antique stores. The best thing about the apartment is you are in an authentic neighborhood of Istanbul and away from the tourist crowds, yet you are still very close to that part of the city.

Marti Flat is ideal for family reunions, group of friends, travelers on a budget, 2nd time Istanbul visitors, and others who prefer less chaotic Istanbul. The only thing con about the flat is that it is on the 6th floor and there is no elevator, but the peace and view your find from the flat makes you feel that it is worth.

Tilly sisters live close to the flat and are happy to answer your questions and give suggestions to enjoy your time in Istanbul.

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