This Airbnb ist highly, highly recommended if you enjoy the original Airbnb experience, high-speed internet, vibrant markets, specialty shops, and superhosts. Here a few highlights from our 1-month-long stay in this cozy apartment:
THE APARTMENT. It is a gem because the hosts live here often and, consequently, it feels like a home. We had everything we needed. The apartment was bright, spacious, perfectly equipped, and inviting. This made remote work more enjoyable. We appreciated the dedicated workspace, the stable high-speed internet, and the printer.
The bathroom is nice and clean. In particular, the shower is one of the best we’ve encountered during our Airbnb stays.
It is highly unlikely that there exists a better kitchen in an Airbnb. If one loves cooking this place is perfect. Knives that actually cut, useful kitchen tools, a professional stove with an oven, pans and pots of high quality, and a large selection of spices allow any chef to carry out his/her craft.
THE LOCATION. The apartment building is located in a vibrant area full of interesting shops and good restaurants. It is just a minute walk away from what is arguably Istanbul's best fish and produce market (open daily). Directly next to the apartment is a mosque with a muezzin who does his best to draw attention to prayer time. We loved walking through the market and exploring the lively neighborhood. We easily discovered some outstanding specialty stores. Our favorites: an artisan bakery, a Turkish Delight shop, a nuts & seeds store, a coffee roaster, and a boutique tea store. We enjoyed the neighborhood so much that we visited the European side only thrice (easily accomplished with a short walk and a short ferry ride).
THE HOSTS. Our superhosts Ahmed and Zeynep were fantastic. Kind, responsive, helpful and accommodating. A special mention of Muko: she must be Turkey's loveliest household helper, and we will always remember her fondly when we think of Kadiköy.