This duplex had a beautiful view of the sea and it’s very close to the centre tourist attractions. The general neighborhood can seem a bit dodgy but mehmets family business is right around the corner so it feels safe. We had heavy bags that was bit difficult to carry over the bridge on the way to the Airbnb. Mehmets brother, Ali, greeted us when we arrived and helped us immensely by explaining the map of Istanbul and easy transport methods to get around. At one point the WiFi wasn’t working but it was clearly communicated to us. We found the place a bit chilly (February) and when we brought it up with Ali, he instantly fixed it! Overall we had a lovely time exploring the old city and having a place to stay near it all was convenient .
Fun fact: you can see the blue mosque from the sitting room window.