Hakan & Turkan’s place was exactly as pictured with a beautiful bird’s eye view over Istanbul. There was a full kitchen, including a microwave (very much appreciated as many other listings on AirBNB in Turkey do not have a microwave). The place was spacious with a comfortable couch and bed.
There were two small grocery stores on opposite sides of the street outside. While it’s easy to get lost in this area, we were able to find the best route that’s downhill to reach the place from Taksim Square or Istiklal if walking or using a cab. If you turn to the right outside the entrance, the street running past the grocery store is busy with frequent taxis, so easy to hail a cab there.
We loved staying here and stayed almost a month. This is a great location. Our hosts were available to respond quickly whenever we had a question, including bringing the microwave, an extra outlet for plugs, and letting us check out later. We really appreciate the great experience and will definitely stay here again when we visit Istanbul in the future.
Thank you!