Absolutely amazing apartment and wonderful host - one of best Airbnb’s I’ve ever stayed in.
The apartment is HUGE and beautifully decorated. It was a joy to hang out in the sun filled apartment and a great space for some morning yoga! It was very well equipped with everything you’d need - even had a powerful hairdryer for after your relax in the sauna or bathtub!
The location was outstanding. I was a solo female traveler and I felt extremely safe in the neighborhood and had no worries about going out for dinner at night. There are tons of great restaurants, bars, cafes etc right on the doorstep. You do have to bear in mind that the benefits of having all this so close is that it will be noisy on Sat night - but every other night was quiet. This won’t bother most people who will be out enjoying the Sat night nightlife but if you’re staying in, just bring some earplugs and it won’t cause problems. It’s worth it for the location!
It was an easy stroll to several tram lines and the Tünel was right around the corner (great to avoid the steep hills back home after a long day of sightseeing). It is also a really pleasant walk from the apartment across Galata bridge to the Spice Market area, and a short stroll down to the ferry across to the Asian side. Every day of exploring brought new discoveries of just how well located this flat is!
But the best aspect of my stay was the wonderful host, Özra. She was the most hospitable host I’ve ever met. She came to meet me when I arrived on a Sat night even though she didn’t need to and was super helpful to answer all my questions. She gave me loads of great recommendations and was extremely responsive by WhatsApp. I was a little nervous traveling solo again post-pandemic (as it’s been so long) but Özra couldn’t have been more helpful. It was hugely reassuring that she always replied within minutes and never made me feel uncomfortable for asking questions. I honestly felt like I was staying at a friend’s place and she checked in on me every day to make sure I was ok. She really went above and beyond to make my trip to Istanbul unforgettable. I cannot recommend this place highly enough - great location, beautiful space and great host! Thank you Özra 🙏🏼