Where do I start?! Deniz Apartments Sapphire was the perfect place to stay on our first visit to Istanbul! The apartment is a 5 minute walk from Istiklal Caddesi, and about 10 minutes from both Taksim Square and Galata Tower, making it a great base for exploring the city. There's plenty of public transport options nearby and lots of good restaurants, cafes and bars.

The apartment itself is fantastic and has everything you could possibly need, it's spacious and has an incredible panoramic view of Istanbul. It was so nice to come back to the apartment and relax with a drink watching the sun set after a long day of walking and sightseeing.

Hatice was a wonderful host, very welcoming and friendly. She gave us a few tips and left us with fresh figs and grapes which was a lovely touch. Would highly recommend staying here!