we stayed in Murat’s apartment for 4 nights, and we really enjoyed our stay.
The apartment is located on a super quiet cosy street, 2 minutes from Galata tower - it’s just up the road literally. amazing. the area is ideal for getting out and about - you can walk everywhere on foot. Cihangir is 15 mins away tops, the port with its many cafes and bars - also about the same, very convenient getting on a ferry to the Asian part of Istanbul as well. even the old city with its historical sites is only about 30 mins on foot.
the apartment is very atmospheric, located on the top floor of an old gorgeous building with winding stairs. those coming with heavy luggage though, keep in mind - there’s no lift, and the stairs are really narrow. good workout though!
the flat has all the amenities you need - washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove etc. there’s boiler heating, very warm. wifi is great. water pressure is really good.
Murat was super helpful and replied to all questions instantly. special thanks for allowing us to leave our luggage on checkout at the nearby gym - the security guy was wonderful, managed to get us a taxi to the airport on a busiest holiday.
the only real con i can think of is the bed, which is super firm. i’m not used to such mattresses, was a bit hard on the back, so i’d really prefer something softer.
also, the interior of the flat is a bit dated, i mean it’s beautifully designed, but needs some fresh paint in the bathroom, where there’s some mold in places, and the hardwood floor has seen better days. but overall the apartment is really clean and cosy.
i’d definitely recommend this place to stay! thanks a million for the hospitality.