This was my third visit to Istanbul travelling with 3 friends from the UK and we decided to stay at Fernando’s apartment for 6 nights as advertised on Airbnb.
Good points, Firstly the apartment is perfectly located of the main tourist spots (Blue Masjid, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace etc). There are plenty of food cafes just outside the apartment including convenience shops (especially the one underneath it) The apartment was very large and will easily accommodate a group of 5 plus. The decor wasn’t very up-to-date but as we were outdoors everyday it was more than comfortable and every room had AC. The apartment was secure and we felt safe especially with the front door (which is probably more secure than a vault). The climb up to the apartment didn’t effect us either and we quickly got used to the stairs.
Bad points, We had some issues with the manager of the apartment who had forgotten to book our transfer from the airport even though it was confirmed prior to us arriving and she was slow in replying to our messages. As mentioned in previous reviews there was smell of sewage once you entered the apartment (but would go once a few windows were opened) and the neighbours at the apartment below were noisy in the early hours of the morning which also did not help. There were a few other niggling issues but overall this didn’t dampen our holiday or spirits.
I would recommend the apartment to family and friends. With some modernisation the apartment would do even better.
Thanks
Bash