We stayed at Lisya’s apartment for 4 nights in September, but unfortunately didn’t get to meet her as she was out of town. The apartment is exactly like the photos and is neat and clean. The location is great, you don’t have to walk far to choose from a huge selection of restaurants at night. We walked each day down to the old sector, it takes about 40 mins to the major points of interest. The neighbourhood was great, we felt very safe walking around at night.

There is a little grocer right across the road (at the top of the steps) where you can get fruit, milk etc. The apartment is a little difficult to find. When you reach the WOLF Brooklyn café, there are street steps to the right leading downwards, go down these and the apartment is on the left at the bottom of the stairs. Our driver found it for us, I booked a transfer for €25 each way paying in TL the first time as he didn’t have change in euro. All the ATM’s have €, $ & TL and there are some at the airport.

There is satellite TV, a DVD player, Bose iPod/iPhone player (old connection), Internet, a hairdryer, a kettle and a complimentary bottle of water in the fridge. The bed would be classified as firm to hard. There is a copy of Rick Steves’ Istanbul guidebook which was very helpful. A flat sheet would be great with the two blankets for those hot nights in place of the duvet.

As we were flying out at 6:30pm, Lisya allowed us to check out a bit later which was very much appreciated.