A friend and I went to Istanbul for the first time. Not least because of Akif our stay was very nice. We met at the Metro station and Akif provided us with several helpful recommendations. He was very laid back and accessible. He had left some snacks for us in the fridge to kick off our experience.

The apartment itself was generally clean and spacious. Needless to say the rooftop terrace adds a lot to the atmosphere. Great views on the city. Several sights are in the vicinity of the apartment. The neighborhood and old part of the city in general are rather conservative. The streets are very quiet after business hours. This is not the place where nightlife happens. During the day, there are a few small shops in the neighborhood where you can buy meat and other foodstuffs. The apartment is quiet during the night and the right place to relax and get some rest after a long day of sightseeing. Here, again, the rooftop terrace comes in handy.

All in all a great experience and certain to be repeated.