Cons
•Internet never worked.
I specifically told host that we needed internet to work. She assured that the connection was perfect. In reality: You can only find the network in the living room and connection is so incredibly slow that it would take 10 minutes only to load the email inbox. After 4 days complaining about this, she finally admitted that the connection was just slow and that there was nothing to do. We had to spent 40 euros to buy a decent internet connection.
•Poor cleaning
Host is very strict about rules (which I understand and like) but the apartment was not clean. Mostly the floor and the walls were so filthy. It is clear that the “sanitation” was not done. After check-in, I had to do a lot of cleaning myself to be able to be there.
•Worn out
Take in consideration that the photos that you see on Airbnb are from when the apartment was just restored. Now is very worn out and specially the walls need urgent attention as the paint continues to fall off.
The sofas in the living room are also very worn out and uncomfortable.
•Bathroom
Bathroom is excessively small. Is uncomfortable to do anything in that bathroom. In addition to that, the pipes were clogged and when you use the shower or the sink, the water would remain stuck for several minutes. At the end, we wash in the kitchen sink as it was impossible to use the bathroom sink.
Pros
•Host: In general, Hatice explained very well how to get to the apartment and she gave some tips for Istanbul. She was very nice, but I would have appreciated to know the truth about the internet.
•Location: Even when the neighborhood is ugly, the location of the apartment was not bad as we were 10 minutes from the subway station and near to center.
•View: The view from the apartment is nice but it would be better if the windows are clean.
•Heating: Temperature in the apartment was good. Heating worked perfectly.