My wife and I lived in Istanbul for years, so when we came back for a brief vacation, we didn’t want to stay in the heart of the tourist districts. However, we wanted something with a great view and excellent transportation access. This apartment is it. We had a fantastic view of the Bosphorus - the pictures don’t do it justice - with easy access to the Kabataş tram and funicular lines to speed us away to wherever we wanted to go.
Emir is an excellent host, with great, rapid communication and help carrying luggage up the flight and a half of stairs to our apartment. He also got there early on our check-in day and saved us a public parking spot in front of the building, which is a rare treat if you’ve ever been to Istanbul.
This is a great location if you are looking for an excellent base to explore the city while not sacrificing comfort or views. The immediate neighboring blocks don’t have much in terms of a grocery store, and you’re close enough to the Beşiktaş stadium that you should be aware of home games if you like to go to bed early on Saturday nights, but due to the excellent proximity of the apartment building to mass transit options, you really can’t go wrong here. Bring your camera, your Istanbulkart, and your Beşiktaş jersey, and you will be happy to stay here!