Ilhan's apartment was perfect. The space was clean and new feeling and had everything we needed. I will definitely recommend this apartment to anyone traveling to Istanbul. One thing to keep in mind is that the apartment is on the 5th or 6th floor of a walk up apartment, and the building itself is at the top of a hill. Consider running some stairs to get in shape before your trip!

The neighborhood is great and felt like Istanbul's version of Brooklyn. We loved eating at the Elvan bakery, 49 Cukurcuma, Journey, and Smyrna Cafe - all within a couple of blocks of the apartment. All of Istanbul is really accessible from this location, and the views out the window are incredible.