This was a very special day and a very special place, the location was fantastic! As this was one of the highest price to Airbnb‘s at the time we were looking in Istanbul, expectations were of course high. It was a bit of a shock to me and my family to see the exterior of this place to be somewhat rundown and frankly dirty looking. However after carrying my family’s heavy bags
and suitcases up the four flights of stairs, I have to say this was a beautiful and very old world charming place! Exactly what I had hoped for. In particular, we liked that it was quiet spacious, and that the kitchen and bathroom were beautifully remodeled. I can see how this place would not serve the average American high end customer, expecting hotel like service and amenities, but this place made us feel like living in style in an upscale Old-world Istanbul way, and we loved it. Its views of the Galata tower and pretty much all around Istanbul skyline made us feel very special. In summary this is a very precious and special place that in my opinion is worth every penny, but is only suitable for younger and healthier people who do not mind climbing stairs multiple times a day. To me it was a welcome extra work out. We will definitely come again. We had some trouble finding it initially but the host Esra was very helpful and really responded promptly whenever I called or mailed her. Her English is excellent and communication easy.