We stayed for a month in this fantastic apartment in the very cool Cihangir neighborhood. We really like the industrial design and layout of this unit. The space was clean and comfortable. The building is newer and other units in the building are also available on Airbnb.
Communication & Check-in: We received self check-in instructions a couple of days before our arrival. Housekeeping was finishing up when we arrived and let us in. Benan was our contact and checked in throughout our stay. He was very fast to respond to any questions and requests we had.
Location: This is a great central location for exploring Istanbul. It’s very close to Taksim Square and İstiklal street (shopping). Galata Tower is about a 15-minute walk. We also walked across Galata Bridge several times to explore everything in the old city. The Karaköy Ferry terminal is also about a 15-minute walk, which is an easy way to get to the Eminönü Terminal (old city) and Kadıköy terminal (cool neighborhood on the Asia side). Cihangir is also a great area for finding cool coffee shops, antique shopping, and nice cafes and eateries.
Amenities: We requested a desk for the apartment when we booked the unit and it was already there when we arrived. Benan kindly switched out the kitchen barstools to ones that had a back so we could also use that as a workspace too. He also arranged for housekeeping during our stay. Awesome! The apartment makes good use of the space and is perfect for a couple of people. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking including a dishwasher. The washer/dryer combo was one of the best we’ve ever used. The shower was excellent with plenty of hot water. It was cold for part of our stay so the heating was fantastic. There are also separate air conditioning units for the bedroom and living area.
Wifi: The wifi was consistent and reliable. We got downloads of ~45 Mbps and uploads of ~7 Mbps.
Sleep: The bedroom is located at the back of the apartment, which was great for sleep. The bed is comfortable and there were a few extra linens and pillows in the closet.
Summary: Overall, we were extremely happy with this apartment. It was a comfortable place to return to after a day of exploring and was the type of place we’d enjoy living. The attentiveness from Benan was top-notch. 100% recommend.