Outline
We recommend Nazli’s Istanbul Airbnb apartment without reservation and with great gusto!
Although this apartment listing had many virtues, the number one reason we chose this option was because of the rave reviews past renters gave of the host, Nazli. We now join that chorus of voices in singing her praises as she was exceptionally supportive and kind and oh-so-helpful throughout the entirety of our rental process from pre-booking through the full duration of our stay.
However even if this property didn’t have an exceptional host, it would still be worth of our rave review.
It's incredibly convenient to the Osmanbey M2 metro subway station and even closer to many bus lines that will whisk you to all of İstanbul's attractions.
If you’re a light sleeper, this apartment will be your perfect match. Its sub-garden level location enables you to keep the rooms naturally shaded and the building’s unique configuration of being set back quite far from the street, along with the bedroom’s location in the back of the apartment provide a blissfully quiet and dark sleeping space.
The kitchen provided everything we could have needed and more for the daily at-homes meals we’d prepare after our trips to the neighborhood’s many wonderful local markets. There’s even a popcorn maker and panini press! And in the bathroom and kitchen the water pressure is off the charts!
The apartment is even more spacious than the photos may lead you to believe. Each of the two bedrooms are very sizeable and would be great for families or friends traveling together.
Living room couch and the double-sized bed were both extremely comfortable (we didn’t use the single bed in the second bedroom so can’t attest).
There was a generous quantity of towels, bedsheets, and cleaning supplies provided.
The WiFi is strong, especially in the living room.
The combo washer/dryer in the bathroom plus drying racks in the apartment were great assets for our longer term stay as was the exercise equipment including lightweight free weights, ab roller, and yoga equipment.
The other residents in the building’s upper floors who we had the opportunity to interact with were all friendly, quiet, and unobtrusive.
The neighborhood is a delight. Access to many affordable local eateries, a fabulous weekly Saturday organic produce market and Sunday antiques/flea market, charming little cafes, and fast access to the higher end experiences in Bomonti and Nişantaşı.
If this Airbnb apartment is available for your Istanbul travel dates, snap it up ASAP!