A fabulous apartment in a great part of Istanbul! Within walking distance of bustling Istiklal Street, but away from tourists so you really feel like a local (someone on the street took a photo of me opening the windows one morning because they thought I lived there)!

The weather was cold when we stayed here, but the heating worked nicely and we had extra blankets to keep us toasty. Shower was large, hot, and had good pressure. Everything was clean and well appointed. The washing machine was a godsend, though a bit hard to figure out since we don't speak Turkish (hint: Google Translate).

Guner was incredibly helpful. He showed us around the neighborhood upon arrival and always responded to emails promptly (within 30 minutes). Because our departure from Istanbul was early in the morning, he gave us a special deal so that we could stay in the apartment until midnight.

My only advice is to bring earplugs if you are sensitive to street noises, since it's right off a very busy road.

We would love to stay here again the next time we're in Istanbul! And they DO provide food and shelter for stray animals, which is why we chose Istanberry to begin with.