My friend and I were visiting Istanbul for a three day city break. Damir's apartment was perfect for our trip. It is located a 2min walk from an area with lots of vibrant nightlife and restaurants, and 30min walk (or a short taxi ride) to the Sultanahmet area where the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazar can be found.

The apartment is true to the photos, it was a nice haven to retreat to when we needed a break from the bustle of the city, and it has great views across the city. It's up five flights of stairs so you'll have strong legs by the end of the trip.

Damir was a great host and he greeted us from our taxi, got us settled in and recommended a few places to eat and drink in the local area. When coming from the airport we recommend having his mobile number at hand to pass to the taxi driver as the building can be tricky to find the first time.

We felt we only scratched the surface of Istanbul in the short time we spent there, and if we came back we'd love to stay at Damir's apartment again.