My boyfriend Aleksey and I are very grateful to Burak for his hospitality and kindness. He met us late in the evening (we arrived at not the most convenient time) and showed us his apartment. Burak was very friendly and the communication was smooth.
We really enjoyed the time we spent in Burak’s apartment. It is perfect for a traveling couple like us. We were spending days outside, walking and exploring the city but when we were back to the apartment we had everything we need: a kitchenette, a fridge, an air conditioner with heating, a hair dryer, a washing machine, fast Wi-Fi connection. The apartment is clean, nice and stylish. It was very pleasant to look out the window in the morning and see the Bosphorus :)
Cihangir is probably the best district of Istanbul, and the street is relaxed, safe and charming with lots of cafes and bars so you can have a bite any time, drink coffee or wine. And, of course, famous Istanbul cats :)
The place is very close to public transportation: tram station Tophane, Taksim Square, İstiklâl Street are 10 minutes walk. Beside cafes, there are shops Şok and Carrefour around the corner with everything you may need, a pharmacy, a barbershop.
I highly recommend staying at Burak's place.