It was my first trip to Istanbul and this place was THE PERFECT place to stay at. Kadikoy is absolutely charming, with its beautiful beaches, ease of access and LIVELY streets that are full of shops selling ALL sort of things for really cheap prices, compared to the touristy shops on the European side of Istanbul.

The place is VERY safe. You can hear people and cars till 1 AM in the morning. It is particularly safe for a female travelling alone.

It is surrounded by A LOT of restaurants. Food is GREAT and cheap. There is always something more to see and do there. I didn't get bored at all.

The apartment is cute, exactly as shown. Bright and warm in the morning and at night it is breezy in the summer. An advice would be to pack smart; the staircase is very steep with almost nothing to hang on and the apartment is on the third floor. You don't want to have a very large and heavy suitcase. So having multiple small bags makes this not an issue.

The host is a lovely person. She was always on the other end of the phone to provide me with directions and help whenever needed. She is a very bright lady and I had a lovely evening discussing culture and politics with her.

All in all, I fell in love with this place. Definitely coming back again. I was VERY satisfied and happy :)

Thank you Betul :*