This studio apartment was perfect for our visit to Istanbul. We are a retired couple travelling from Australia and it was easy walking distance to all the tourist destinations of Sultanahmet (the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofia, the Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar , the Cistern etc) and the tram is so easy for getting to the Taksim side of the bridge or for the ferry to the islands. The apartment is in such a quiet neighbourhood, no traffic noise at all. You can sometimes hear other guests coming and going but that is all.
Mehmet is the most helpful and friendly host, organising transfers for us and Covid tests, assisting with luggage, and anything at all that we needed. Just a fabulous host. More like an on-site manager. The apartment was perfectly clean and everything worked. The shower is compact but good, the fridge and little cooking area are functional. It is a friendly little neighbourhood. Emrah from the hotel across the road was quick to offer help with some printing we needed when Mehmet was not at the apartment. Locals greeted us from the second day on.
There are fabulous places to eat all around you. We especially liked the Palatium, sitting atop Roman ruins which can be explored while you’re there. And then check out the amazing award winning carpet designs at Kirkit, next door.
I thoroughly recommend this apartment for the perfect stay in Istanbul. Thank you so much Mehmet.