Istanbul Question

Last activity 25 August 2009 by neochemist

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AdrianneMember11 July 2009 22:41:48

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

JacopoNew member12 July 2009 08:44:48

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

AdrianneMember13 July 2009 05:14:01

Thank you so much for your help!!!
Adrianne

chicagoanNew member21 August 2009 10:46:39

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.

neochemistActive member25 August 2009 09:46:29

There was a news on Tv yesterday, saying taxi rates are increased, bad news but I think taxi rates are still cheap.

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