I am writing about this place so you are not disappointed. Having worked in the travel industry most of my life, I have traveled all over the world and visit Istanbul at least 3 times a year. This place was advertised as a luxurious stay, however, it is far from luxury. It’s simply good photography because these pictures are an exaggeration. You will be disappointed with the price you are paying for this place, when you could have paid the equivalent amount for one of those high end hotels with breakfast.
Here are some of the pros and cons.
Pro:
The building is in the middle of everything, so very touristy and very close to night life if you want that. The space is good enough for at least 3 people. Good communication from the hosts.
Cons:
Very noisy and dirty, especially the bathroom (which had mold). The towels were old and dingy. Honestly, I almost felt like gagging every time I tried to use the bathroom and the towels. The beddings are old and the pillows only had one cover and the zipper broken. Also, the bed is very low to the ground. I have helped family members renovate a house in Istanbul, so I know that none of the furniture is high end. Again, don’t expect any luxury like it is portrayed. The washing machine was so loud like an airplane engine. Be aware, if you’re visiting during summer times then there is only one air conditioner in the living room so the room can be very stuffy and you can’t open the windows bc of the noise. The balcony looks very different than advertised—very small and dingy.
The location is good if you’re staying for only a couple of days but everything is overpriced and lower quality food.
The first night Masut wanted to come and talk to us but I knew he couldn’t change anything. Plus, we were exhausted and knew we were stuck with the place for 5 nights. Good luck and happy traveling.