We had a wonderful stay at Ahmet's unique & eclectic apartment. Ahmet and his girlfriend were very warm and friendly and they helped us out whenever required. They were flexible with both the check in and the check out since we had flight delays. Having hosts who are so responsive makes a huge difference
The location is phenomenal – right in the heart of Kadikoy, a buzzing & vibrant neighbourhood in the center of the Asia side. You are a couple of minutes away from the tram, 10 minutes away from the Metro and the Ferry stations. Everything you can imagine is a 2 minute walk away – pubs, restaurants, grocery shops, antique shops, souvenir shops.. anything you might need
The thing that most stands out about the apartment is the interior design and decor. Most rentals now look the same – like something from an IKEA catalogue. But this is such a unique and lovingly designed space. There are interesting details everywhere you look. The paintings seem so tightly integrated into the home – almost like they were painted for that particular space. There are books and vinyl records and even an extensive collection of spices. The space feels like a home.
I must mention a couple of things though:
– The apartment is on the third floor and there is no lift/elevator. Since we were travelling with my mother, it became slightly inconvenient. For backpackers or couples with light luggage, it should be totally fine. But if you have accessibility concerns, keep this in mind
– We found that the apartment got a little warm during the days and only the main living space is air conditioned. The main bedroom has a ceiling fan and the extra room has a table fan.
In spite of these drawbacks, we really enjoyed our stay. The hosts are so friendly and accommodating. The location is incredible. The home has so many beautiful details – if we stayed another week, I'm sure we'd find something new every day.