Istanbul with a toddler

[Sa16]

Hi,

Wondered if anyone has experience of Istanbul with a little one. Our son will be 18 months when we go (Dec).

We would love to find accommodation that allows us to put him to bed and sit and chat for a bit without waking him! Especially in the old town as we're going to a wedding there. I'm trawling air bnb etc but it would be fab if anyone had suggestions...could just be a hotel room with an extra door! Has anyone found any other solutions?

Also any other advice or recommendations v much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Bluedark]

Hi - I am afraid I can't say much about hotels but I am from turkey and lived in Istanbul for over 10 years until 2004. Happy to have a chat at some point to give you other tips if you are interested. Please pm me.

[sarvester]

We went when my son was just two and we had a really wonderful time. It is such an amazing place and ridiculously child friendly due to people being so kind and friendly. We rented a flat in the centre of town on the owners direct website I think, I can dig out details if you like. It was so perfect for a toddler because of the trams, boats etc and so much to see there I'd love to go back sometime. And the best cakes ever!

[Sa16]

Thank you both for your replies. Good to know. Bluedark I will be in touch!