Here are 3 main reasons why you should stay at Irem's place:
#1: Irem was a remarkable host from the start to the end of our 3D2N stay! She offered her help to talk to the taxi driver to help us get to her place. We did not get the pleasure to meet her but she was very responsive each time we had an enquiry or request AND she never disappointed us even with our rather demanding requests. (We had requested to check-out at a later timing to do some last-minute shopping since our flight was at night) She always did her best to attend to our needs and advice us on certain matters when asked.
#2: The space (we stayed at Turquoise) was exactly how we expected it to be, which is a relief. Very spacious living room plus she had a huge fridge which we didn't get at any other place. It was clean and it felt very homely. Just note that you have to go up a rather steep alley to get to the apartment and since there are no lifts, you have to carry your luggages up BUT this is not something that should stop you from staying here!
#3: Amazing location. You can find anything and everything around it. There are SO many eateries right below the place as well as convenient stores to stock up on your necessities. We stumbled upon this street behind it and it was a very longggg shopping alley you can find so many renowned brands from Zara, Vans, Mango.. Awesome awesome location. There is also a taxi stand just 2 minutes away in front of The Marmara Pera Hotel! And the Sishane metro station is about 5 minutes away! So it's really easy to go around to places.
A very big thank you to Irem for hosting us. We would not mind staying at her place again if we were to visit beautiful Istanbul again!
Love, Izyan & Syafa'at.