Akif is a wonderfully welcoming and very generous host. He personally welcomed us into the flat and was more than happy to give us tips about Istanbul and answer any questions that we had. More than that though we was very warm and friendly and happy to just have a chat and get to know us a bit. He was always very responsive to messages sent through Airbnb, so we really felt like we were in good hands.

The flat itself was great, spacious and clean, with excellent wifi. As other guests have written the highlight of the apartment really has to be the terrace which offers an excellent view and was a great place to unwind, relax and cool down after a day of sightseeing. The flat is located in a traditional neighbourhood which we found well placed to explore the sights in Sultanahmet. It's off the beaten-track of tourists so you feel like you're really living like a local. There's lots of shops and restaurants nearby and even though it's definitely a more conservative neighbourhood we found everyone to be friendly and welcoming towards us.

If we ever come back to Istanbul we'd love to stay here again, without hesitation!