We were a group of 3 visiting Istanbul for a couple days, and we had a wonderful time at Kaan’s apartment. It was great to have two levels for some privacy (although it’s still one space without doors between the bedroom upstairs and the living room downstairs, so there’s no full privacy, be mindful of that if you want separate rooms). The apartment is clean and cozy, has everything you need for a brief stay, even a washing machine and all necessary supplies. There’s a small grocery store in the same building for some basic supplies and a handful of other stores within a 2-minute walk. It really feels like you’re staying in a cozy residential and safe neighborhood. The communication was very efficient, all our requests were satisfied. They are always ready to answer all questions and provide all the necessary info. There’s a lot of public transport close by, although the walk to the subway is about 10 minutes through some narrow streets. It was not problematic for us, but I guess might be for someone with a lot of baggage. Istiklal and Galata are very close if you’re interested in hitting touristic hotspots with all the crowds, but the neighborhood where the apartment is located is quiet and gives the welcome respite after the city’s hustle and bustle. Overall I think about our stay with warmth and would definitely recommend this place.
P.S. the apartment is at the top floor in a historic building with narrow winding stairs and no elevator.