My boyfriend and I stayed in this perfect little apartment for two nights in our last few days in Istabul. Isil met us to assist us with our luggage and she made a plan even though we were only able to check in later that day. She was so kind, open and sweet, and immediately we go on well. Isil took us for a walk around the area and explained the history of the area, as well as showing us how to get down to the main road. The area is quaint, traditional, safe and very atmospheric - a real taste of old Istanbul. It is 10 mins away from the main tourist areas and sights and we easily located ourselves within the city.

The streets are narrow and winding, lined with window boxes, kids in the street playing and washing lines. As we had been in Istanbul for nearly a week already, we loved seeing this more intimate aspect of the city. It is not touristy at all and if you want a more traditional feeling of the city, this really is the area for you. We walked around at night and found it perfectly safe. We found great little cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the flat.

The flat itself is perfect for a few nights stay. It is spacious, clean and exactly as you see in the pictures. Isil even provided coffee and tea for us to drink. It is a little noisy if there is someone staying in the flat above, so I would advise bringing ear plugs if you are a particularly light sleeper. We weren't too bothered.

Isil really made our Istanbul trip for us. Turkish people as a whole we found to be very friendly and helpful, but Isil went the extra mile. She showed us how to use the metro and the bus. Advised us on what to do and what to eat. She was more than helpful and we really were so grateful for all of the help and kindness. I would MOST definitely recommend this place and should we ever be so lucky to go back to Istanbul, we will definitely we staying here again. Thank you Isil - you are a star!