Melis and her husband Fatih managed to make us feel very welcome, and they were very quick to respond to any queries or issues during our stay. They even helped book our taxi to the airport, which was very reassuring, given the language barrier.

The flat is very nicely done up and we (three adults and a baby), fit very comfortably. It was extremely clean and the wifi strength was great.

The flat is very central, if you wish to see the new part of Istanbul, and the bustling Galata area and Istikal street were on our doorstep. The are is on a steep hill which made some trips a challenge, but most of Istanbul is hilly so it was something we got used to.