I cannot begin to describe how amazing our experience was with Hikmet and his apartment, but I will try. From the moment we booked, he assisted us with arranging a ride from the airport...which I highly recommend. We arrived early in the morning, a few hours before check in. Hikmet let us keep our bags at his complex while we enjoyed a lunch at a local cafe. He showed us to the communal rooftop terrace that overlooks the city and ocean and served us tea, watermelon, and pastries. He was always there for anything we needed. The listing description was accurate...if not better in person. The apartments have recently been remodeled and are very comfortable and clean. We were fortunate enough to have a very friendly housekeeper who made our beds daily and gave us fresh towels, made us tea and pastries, and even assisted us with laundry. We stayed in the third floor apartment, so there are a few stairs up to the apartment and Hikmet even carried our suitcases up to our apartment door.
The neighborhood was very convenient. Walking distance to Sultanahmet Square. I must say.... if you book with Hikmet at these apartments, please visit the local “Why Not Cafe.” Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff, and an awesome atmosphere. Down the hill, take a left, and it will be on your right. Tell the owner Mystique the girls from Los Angeles say hello! I would recommend Hikmet and his apartments!