Long review alert....
This is perfect for the traveler who appreciates cultural immersion, wants to get away for a sabbatical to write, work, or have. A private dance party (yeah I did that- with headphones of course). It was like my little loft apartment in Istanbul. The exposed brick, original doors and wood floors made me imagine what the original owners daily life we like. Yes it’s that Authentic.
So this place is for you if you want to dig in and create a little home away from home for a while. It is less than a 10 minute walk to Taksim square and the reception can help you get literally anywhere you want to go. An added bonus was them arranging my COVID-19 PCR test and taxis for me when I was coming in and heading out to the airport.
There was a grocery store less than 50 steps from the front door. The local restaurants were friendly, inviting yet perfectly unassuming. My favorite meal by far was the Mercimek çorbası, a Turkish staple (yellow lentil soup). I even found a delivery app that brought it to my doorstep when I had a bout with allergies and just wanted to stay inside and be warm.
You’ve got a living room with a desk, a bedroom with closets that stilled smelled new, an ample bathroom with awesome hot water, the perfect studio kitchen with clothes washer , dishwasher, hot plate, microwave, and refrigerator.
Tips: bring washcloths if you’re like me and use new ones daily, bring incense if you’re sensitive to smells like me (allergies are unforgiving), and bring your favorite house slippers because you’ll want to leave your shoes at the door as soon as you enter the apartment.