Fabulous, cosy, very clean apartment in a fantastic hip location. Comfortable beds, enough wardrobe space with nice wooden hangers and a big tall mirror. Modern bathroom with a lovely shower, great kitchen (big fridge, microwave, breakfast table) and all the essentials you may need at arrival; toilet rolls, soaps, big bottles of drinking water, hairdryer, condiments in the kitchen.. Alexis and his parents have thought of everything!! This was one of the most honest places I have ever stayed in through Airbnb, it's reasonably priced and true to the photographs on the website. We arrived very late after midnight and Alexis's parents were waiting in the flat for us which was lovely! The apartment block is clean and safe, so is the location. This is a very hip location, 5 minutes to Istiklal Street and Galata Tower. In fact if you wanna be in the centre of everything, stay here, its peaceful (it can be noisy on other parts of Istanbul) yet close to all. This area is all about cute little restaurants and cafes, second hand antique and knick knack shops, galleries, artists and designers with their pretty little shops...Highly recommend Leila's Butik few minutes down the road for those who love hand made fashion and jewellery! The best description of this area is probably like Kreuzberg in Berlin or Shoreditch in London..if you do choose to stay here, please just stroll up and down the hills, there are many hidden treasures!! I am a resident of London for nearly 30 years and travel to Istanbul often and this trip was with my 2 young daughters, I can recommend this flat/location for families too. Also, we visited the local restaurant recommended by Alexis and his parents, I think it's called Haydari(?), this was a great place too, delicious Turkish homemade food!
Thank you for everything Alexis!! We will be back:)