Wow!. The host, Zeynep, was very kind and hospitable. She even went out to get my wife some gluten free bread; not an easy endeavour in Istanbul.

The apartment was very tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean. The quality of fittings in the bathroom and bedroom was like a 5* hotel.

The location was excellent - a minute's walk to the Galata Tower where there are loads of cafes and restaurants ... and from there across to Pera or the main shopping street Istiklal is a few minutes walk.

Wholeheartedly recommended!

And then the city of Istanbul ... you need weeks there, not days!

James and Zsofi Atkins