This apartment is beyond amazing! If you want a genuine, very local yet accessible Istanbul experience, this neighborhood is the place to be. Although an Uber ride is always a minute away, you can easily reach the Osmanbey metro station which takes you to (e.g) Taksim Square and the Galata Tower in minutes. Endless shops, grocery stores and restaurants are within walking distance as well. The upscale neighborhood Nisantasi is 15min away and if you don’t mind a nice walk you can even go down to the Bosphurus and take the boat to Asia! :-)
As for the apartment, I was verg impressed with how accurate the pictures are. To be honest, in reality it’s even better! Very spacious, comfortable beds, all necessary amenities in the kitchen, a spacious and confortable living room/dining room, 1st floor access (which was great for my older family members!). There’s a cute little balcony in front and a larger balcony in the back. Oh and everything is brand new and superclean. I honestly can’t name a thing that I didn’t like!
Hulya is very fast with messages and she’s very hospitable. We felt very much at home which only added to the incredible week that we’ve soent in her alartment. I can’t wait to visit Istanbul again and I will definitely stay at her apartment!
Thanks Hulya (and Aunt Nezosh for staying up so late for us to pick up the keys!! :-))