We visit Istanbul at least twice a year as we are in love with the city, however, we usually stay each time in a different hotel. I chose this time to use airbnb and stay in a real " house" . If I say house, it felt really like " home" . The location was perfect between Taksim and the tram stop of Findikli, each of them was just couple minutes walking! I read before choosing this place in other reviews that there are a lot of stairs. I chose this place just because of the stairs :-) The building has an elevator, however, If you arrive from Taksim you go down, but if you arrive from Findikli tram stop, you go up which is very good for the condition :-)

We arrived at 01.30 AM!!! And Ilhan was so nice to wait for us. He even then took all the time to explain us how everything works, and explained on a big map what we should really see and do, where to eat etc.

When going outside we were missing the place and when arriving at the apartment it was like coming home! The AMAZING view can not be described and it is much much better than shown on the pictures! With such a BEAUTIFUL view you dont need to leave the place, and when leaving and coming back in the evening, a beautiful view is waiting for you!

The apartment has everything you need and has enough space. The neighbourhood is very safe and calm, and only 5 minutes walking to the busy Taksim square with its shops and cafes.