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How to find good apartments for remote workers in Istanbul?

Finding suitable apartments for remote workers in Istanbul will not be a difficult task. Indeed, this vast city is constantly growing and there is a constant offer of apartments for long-term visitors at affordable prices. Additionally, there are agencies offering dedicated services to those relocating to Istanbul or looking for a luxury apartment with a smooth rental process. It is a good idea, however, for first-time visitors in the city to stay in a hotel or Airbnb for a few days in order to get a full sense of the city and what each neighborhood has to offer before settling on any apartment.


Below, we highlight some of the best sites when you can search for suitable apartments for remote workers in Istanbul.


Airbnb Istanbul

An invaluable tool for any traveler searching for great apartments for remote workers in Istanbul and around the world, Airbnb provides plenty of great accommodation options around Istanbul that are ready for move-in. Contacting hosts directly before booking can be helpful, as it gives you an opportunity to connect with your landlord and may even land you further discounts if you share your intention to stay long term. The mapping option used by Airbnb also gives you a chance to check out prices across the city easily and conveniently.


Sharing Flats in Istanbul

This is one of the biggest Istanbul property groups with over 45000 members on Facebook. Sharing Flats in Istanbul is a great place to find great apartments for remote workers in Istanbul looking for more affordable accommodation or interested in sharing a property with others in the city. Sharing an apartment can be a very rewarding experience that will likely bring you closer to locals and the city as a whole, and is also a great opportunity of living in the cityโ€™s best areas for less. It is always a good idea to visit apartments found on facebook in person, and to draw up appropriate contracts before moving in.


Lettings Istanbul

Lettings Istanbul is a relevant resource for finding fully-furnished, short-term rental apartments for remote workers in Istanbul. The site offers a helpful booking guide for foreigners and a helpline is available in English for those requiring a more personalized process. Properties on offer are available in the cityโ€™s main areas and best neighborhoods popular among foreigners and remote workers. There are a number of luxury apartments on offer here, located in some of the most exclusive buildings in Istanbul.


Blueground

Blueground offers beautifully furnished apartments of all sizes, across the city. They rent the apartments themselves, and they have their own design team go into each apartment in order to ensure they are designed and furnished in a way that is suitable for remote workers. The booking process is easy and flexible and while you might pay slightly more than renting a place through other methods, the company stands by the high-quality of the apartments they offer.


Magicstay.com

Magicstay.com offers a range of apart-hotels and apartments for remote workers in Istanbul at higher prices. The properties are fully-furnished and located in some of the most exclusive areas of the city, boasting numerous amenities both within the property and in the buildings. This firm has extensive experience providing short-term accommodation solutions for businesses and entrepreneurs around Europe, and offers a hassle-free rental process with those with bigger budgets.


For more information about living in Istanbul as a remote worker, check out our complete Istanbul guide.