This apt was perfect for our family of 5 and couldn't be in an anymore prime location and historic building of this apt offers Ooooodles of charm! Right underneath it is a market and GREAT food! The HavaBus (HIGHLY recommend, platform 16 from Istanbul airport) from Istanbul airport come directly 5min walk away to this apt and at only 52TLs a person, it's crazy cheap in a nice big bus to get to the apt.
Taksim Mosque is 10yards away and you can see it from the street its on, plus its only a 2 min walk to Istiklal St. that has EVERYING on it too. This is a great marker for all your day walking travels... just go back to Taksim Sq/Mosque and you are home!
Yes, it's in the heart of the city so its loud, but the house is really nicely sound proof/windows... so with earplugs we slept well. Even without, you can really only hear the horns and sirens... not street noise. The building is rustic and historic with steep steps up to the apt floor boards do skeek a bit, but everything is so nicely updated we loved it all. SO CHARMING!
Firat is THE BEST host I have ever had... SUPER responsive, and available at even odd hours. Our AC was not blowing cold and he got repairmen out same day! REALLY made a difference and highly appreciated him! There was a great welcome surprise for us as well.
THANK YOU FOR HAVING US and sharing your gem of an apt Firat, you & your place are awesome!