Orücü Palace is great and Mehmet is the perfect host. He arranged for our transportation to and from the airport, met us at the apartment, and helped us get our bearings when we arrived. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. There were three of us (a couple and a friend) for 5 nights. The location is ideal, and we found it easy to walk or tram everywhere we went. We had everything we needed, including some unexpected perks like tea and coffee. Mehmet doesn’t intrude at all, but was happy to offer recommendations when we asked, and he went out of his way to make sure we had an excellent stay in Istanbul.

I would highly recommend Orücü Palace to friends, and would be happy to stay there next time I visit.