Yasemin was the perfect host: very smooth in communication, warm at the welcome by providing great tips and flexible at check-in/out times.

The apartment is as beautiful as in the pictures (which is not always the case on Airbnb listings), it is clean, with a truly comfortable bed and ideally situated in the upper Beyoğlu neighborhood. From the small balcony one can see the Galata tower and the Süleymaniye and Sultan Ahmed (Blue) mosques among others.

There are many bars and restaurants in the area, and it is very close to the hipsterish Karaköy area (in case that's your thing—we were there for a few drinks and found it to be cool but excessively pricey).

Note for people with disabilities or issues to carry heavy luggage: this is a 3rd floor with no elevator and with a spiral staircase. This was by no means a problem for us but it might be helpful information for others.

All in all this is an excellent place to be and would definitely come back!