We loved Asli's apartment! In fact, we extended our stay at her flat twice during our time in Istanbul and ended up staying there for over two weeks.
Asli is a great host. Easy to communicate with, accommodating, friendly and happy to share local tips and information. She was a pleasure to talk to.
The place itself is in an excellent area. It's located in the heart of Beyoğlu on a beautiful street filled with antique shops. A short walk from the lovely areas of Cihangir and Karakoy, not far from Istiklal street and Galata Tower area, the location was a major highlight. A short walk to a few shops and supermarkets, cafes and restaurants with a metro station 10-15 minute walk away was very practical - with a half an hour walk to the other side of Golden Horn.
The flat itself is beautifully done and really stylish. We particularly loved the living area was much bigger than anticipated based on the photos too - it's a lovely, spacious filled with light room with a great table nook and a comfy spacious sofa. We spent a vast majority of the time in the apartment in that space because we work remotely and it was absolutely perfect - both for work and relaxation. The projector is a fantastic touch - we ended up watching a lot of movies during our stay and even used it to work on a presentation which was very useful.
The bedroom is very stylish, with a comfy bed and plenty of pillows and cushions. Good cupboard space, iron, ironing board, etc. Both kitchen and bathroom are compact but well equipped - we loved both the wooden floor shower and gas stove.
We'd absolutely love to stay there again next time we're in Istanbul and we'd definitely recommend it to other travellers. Thanks again, Asli!