I felt at home the moment I entered to the house & room!
The location is very convenient, just 6 mins walk to the ferry & bus station, lots of nice restaurants nearby, the beach is just 3 mins walk.
Onur was away so I spent time with his friend Gizem. Gizem was very accommodating, I could do my laundry and enjoyed quiet time at the lovely apartment. The balcony at the room is so cute! There might be so noises at night but closing the windows would help.
I loved that I felt so much as ease at the house and can rested well. I was their first guest so I didn’t expect much, the room was clean and I had a really good time with Gizem. We were going to Izmir at the same time so she was kind to offer me a ride and shared the cost, it was an interesting road trip experience with other passengers from the Bla Bla app.
Don’t miss the Joie Fresh on Bread which is just 5 mins walk from the house if you like fresh bagels and bread, great place for breakfast and brunch. It is a cute little place where you can spend time to read and chill as you see the tram passes by.
Highly recommend Onur’s place at Kadikoy, the area is very energetic yet you can also relax at the beach. One of the best places to stay at Istanbul. If you have time can also take a day trip to the Princes islands to unwind.