I had a great stay with Basma. Her apartment is ideally located between the end of the metro line from the airport and the tram line further into Sultanahmet and Taksim. Though we didn't spend much time in the apartment, it was always quiet and clean. She made available a space heater for the chilly nights and even shared her much appreciated soup with us. Arrival was easy and she had lots of advice and guidebooks to help us get the most out of Istanbul.

The bedroom is small but comfortable, and we used the place only to sleep and recuperate after walking around the city all day. It was perfect for our needs. Highly recommended for the price point too!