Perfect.
The room was amazing - the thought, care and details that went into the features and amenities showed the love that the brothers Ozgur and Ozan have in what they do and what they want to offer their guests. It was super clean, there is free laundry service and a dryer, the check-in was wonderful and super smooth (thanks for helping us carry our heavy luggage Ozgur!), Ozgur immediately WhatsApped all the details and photos we needed to get to the location the moment our booking was confirmed (and later places of interest too with google map links), the brothers both spoke good English and were kind, helpful, friendly and attentive, the location was absolutely perfect surrounded by restaurants, stores, PCR test services and cobbled treats and buildings dating back to the Byzantine and yet was quiet as it was just off the lovely Main Street. It is a 15m walk to the Grand Bazaar, the Serefiye Cistern, Ayasofea, the Blue Mosque and the tramline, where you can take the tram to Galata and Taksim. The balcony was such a joy (especially for smokers and cat lovers), the bathroom was well lit, clean and the shower strong and hot.
Of all the places I've stayed over the years on Airbnb around the world, this is the one where I felt most at home and personally the best experience for me. We had the fortunate chance to meet Ozgur and Ozan's mother too, and we said hi to their Dad who runs a leather shop down the street. There was so much to experience and explore in the area that I wish our stay was 3 times longer instead of just 3 nights.
If you don't mind walks on streets past mosques and shops where the locals are, this is a much, much better location than the other side of the tramline where the tourist traps and expensive hotels and restaurants are.
Ozgur and Ozan - thank you for doing such a good job with heart and offering such a fine and wonderful accommodation to us. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️