We really enjoyed our stay at Ulas’s AirBnB in Istanbul. The host is very hospitable and offered us many snacks and Turkish tea at his place. He also stayed up late for our 1am flight and helped us move our luggage up and down the stairs and set up a taxi for us to travel to the airport.
The location is perfect if you’re interested in the main Sultanahmet tourist area. You can walk very easily to the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (around 18 min walk). It is a close walk to the grand bazaar and very busy during the day as the apartment is located in the wholesale market area. The shops open up early so there is a lot of noise in the AM. The apartment is safe as there are multiple cameras on all floors and outside monitored by the host at all times. We felt very safe as two young women.
The apartment was extremely clean and well kept. It is a very modern and newly renovated apartment with all basic things provided.