Ali greeted us at the apartment, and was such a delightful host for the duration of our trip! He quickly became our favourite person in Istanbul. He offered helpful advice, and was only a phone call away. He even woke up at 5 am to help our daughter hail a taxi to the airport!

This was such a lovely experience, and a fantastic historical neighbourhood with all amenities only a step away. Every major attraction on the European side of the city is within walking distance, and there are two metro stops less than a 10 minute walk away. There are even hidden gems like the little Hagia Sophia 10 minutes away. The flat was marvellously well-kept and accommodated our family of 5 perfectly for a week. Air conditioning was perfect, laundry amenities were great, kitchen was well-stocked and suited us well.

If you are looking for a more authentic experience of the city where you can explore and interact with locals, do not hesitate to book this apartment. Many thanks to Barbaros and Ali for making our stay in Istanbul comfortable and memorable! We would love to stay here again during our next visit to Istanbul!