Like anyone travelling to another country for the first time, I was scared of booking an airbnb. After countless searches and even communications, nothing was making sense. Until I saw Leyla’s listing. I decided to book her place because intuitively I knew she and I were going to have a beautiful connection.
And we did! She was kind and caring. She was understanding of my late arrival because I had no Turk sim or internet access to call her. But alhamdollillah I found her place.
The two weeks with Leyla are unforgettable for me. I HIGHLY recommend everyone to book her listing if you are looking for affordable accommodation in Istanbul esp in Beyoğlu area. Her three cats were the icing on the cake because they were gems and I have cats of my own so to have Leyla’s cats understand me was everything.
Taksim Square is literally within walking distance about 6-7 minutes (for me), and the bus stop of Ömer Hayyam can be reached in 3 minutes. If you prefer metro, then Osmanbey and Eminönü can be reached within 15-20 minutes respectively. Really nice neighbourhood. Be sure to have local and affordable food at Saray Lokantasi (1 minute walk from Leyla’s place).
Words are not enough to express my gratitude for Leyla. I have found an older sister in her and will stay with her again when I visit Istanbul soon. Inshaallah!