My husband, our 1-year old, 4-year old and I really enjoyed our stay at Gulnur's apartment. We were pleasantly surprised to find the fridge and pantry (fresh bread, pears, milk, eggs, cheese, etc.) stocked with essentials for a delicious breakfast the day following our arrival. The apartment that we stayed in had an amazing view of the sea and was located within walking distance to the Sultanahmet area. We were surprised at how many local/Turkish tourists, including lots of families, were apparently sight seeing during the weekend. We felt very comfortable in the neighborhood. The call to prayer was VERY loud that first morning, especially since we left the balcony door open. The apartment that we stayed in on the 3rd floor had a queen bed, a single bed, and a sofa bed - it was plenty of space for us.

One more note: our airplane arrived early Friday evening and we got caught in HORRIBLE traffic. In fact, after sitting in traffic without moving for more than an hour we decided to go the last kilometer by foot with all of our luggage and two small children. I would recommend timing your arrival to avoid rush hour, especially on Friday.

We fell in love with Istanbul and would definitely consider staying here again when we return. Thank you, Gulnur!