Located in a such hip area of the city, you can feel the fun energy of locals. (You might look like a tourist but you won’t feel like one!) there are plenty of great shops, cafes, bars and restaurants around. If your intention of traveling is to see and to feel the life of locals, rather than just visiting tourist attractions, I think you should definitely go stay in Asia side of Istanbul.
Emre and Hande’s place is very nice. So stylishly decorates But still Sparkling clean and convenient. They were welcoming and warm throughout my stay but at the same time, gave me a plenty of personal space. I didn’t feel like I was tiptoeing around the house which is great. Small but comfortable bed, good fluffy towels, good space for one person’s stay.
Only thing I wish I knew before my booking was this place is smokers’ apartment. Maybe they mentioned it on the description and I didn’t read carefully but anyway arriving there not knowing that, it bothered me a bit since I am a non-smoker and have a sensitive respiratory system. But I mean, it’s there house, so I don’t think it’s up to guests to decide that. Just aware of it if that’s something important to you.
Also the apartment being on such a convenient block for restaurants and bars, it could get quite noisy in the evening. If you’re sensitive to that, be aware and bring earplugs.
Lastly, if you’re coming by public transportation, make sure you arrive knowing the address pinned on google map. The given address was not easy to find on the map right away. It was a bit difficult for me to navigate here with a suitcase in a pouring rainy day.
But after all, honestly, this place is a great value for the price they are asking. You’ll enjoy exploring lots of creative touches in their home.