Isil's place is perfect for a long weekend of adventuring in Istanbul, located in an old part of the city, approx 15mins by taxi to Taksim Square and 30mins walk to The Blue Mosque (taxis are really cheap here, compared to the UK anyway!). There are a good selection of cafes within 2-5mins walk of the apartment, we were particularly impressed with Aziz Cafe for breakfast.

Isil is a wonderful host, she provided the taxi driver with directions from the airport, was there waiting for us when we arrived and even joined us for dinner. Isil wrote us a full itinerary for our weekend, with plenty of good tips on restaurants and methods of avoiding the traffic.

I would recommend this place to anybody who has a few days in Istanbul and wants to stay in a quiet area which is still convenient for all of the sights.

Thanks Isil :)