Review: July 19-24, '21: We loved our stay at this Airbnb. It was so comfortable for our family of 5, and the view of the old city and Bosphorus is phenomenal. The beds were comfortable, and the shower was awesome-great pressure and continuous hot water! The A/C was so pleasant to come back to after a long hot day from touring (in July). Marco and Elif were excellent hosts. If we had any needs, they responded quickly via WhatsApp or email. They even arranged our taxis to and from the airport. The area is unique and convenient with little shops, tea/coffee cafes, restaurants, and lots of cats! There’s a small Carrefour nearby to meet your shopping needs. The tram is within walking distance, but beware of the many stairs to get down to it and back up at the end of the day. Not for the old or faint of heart! But the view is worth it!!
We found a Covid testing place across the street from the Carrefour-Cihangir Labs. We made an appointment and paid online. They were quick and efficient. We received our results via email within 5 hours. We’d stay here again if we are back in Istanbul!! (Angie)