I stayed at Kaan’s for 6 nights, the apartment is modern, spotless and the kitchen is well equipped as I hoped for. I communicated with Mrs Basak during my stay here and she was very helpful and quick to reply whenever I contacted her for questions; she was very kind to provide a standing mirror in the accommodation within a few hours after I asked which was so nice, thanks again Mrs Basak. I had no trouble at all and enjoyed my stay here, it felt safe and felt like home too. Check in was super easy and straightforward.
There’s a small shop across the road where you can buy little things like groceries including fruits and vegetables. If you walk up the hill to your right, there’s a market for more fruit and vegetables and clothes at very affordable prices but I’m not sure of their opening times or days, I discovered the market on a Saturday around 4pm.
The only downside is the area is very high up on the hills and it was very hard to get taxis to go in or out of the address, on several occasions I waited over 1 hour for Uber to come as they kept cancelling due to the location I believe. But if you are not scared of heights like myself, if you have strong legs 😂 or have company to walk with (I was alone on this trip), you can get a bus about 5-10mins walk away from the accommodation which I had a friend who is familiar with the area came to pick me up and showed me the route.
On taxi, Taksim which is the centre is about 20-30 mins drive away (cost 60-110TL) depending on traffic but up to 40-45 mins on metro/bus. Aksaray the big clothes & accessories wholesale market is 17-20mins drive away which is great.
Airport was about 35-40mins drive depends on traffic too and it cost me 300 TL when I took taxi from the airport.
Overall the location isn’t too far from the centre if you commute with car or know your way for public transport and the apartment is superb.