Irem was a fantastic host she answered my whatsapp messages pretty much instantly and even made us a reversation for a restaurant on our first night. She also arranged the taxi pick up service to and from the apartment which was great (Irem you need to find out who drove us back to the airport and always request him because he was hilarious). The flat was super clean and the bed and pillows were like a soft cloud of comfiness after our long walks exploring the city. It was quiet too which in a crazy, bustling place like Istanbul was a god send, with several tiny conveníance shops just round the corner. The location was perfect and just what we prefer when we travel- a quiet residential neighbourhood a stones throw away from the lively main shopping street, istiklal caddesi and near the bohemian Karakoy. This side of the city has the best shopping, restaurants and bars so was great to return here in the evenings. I'll definitely use Irems place next time I visit this amazing city :)