Mehmet is a great host and his apartment in central Taksim is very lovely and amazingly quiet.

We were the first guests so everything was very clean, tidy and in perfect condition.
As Mehmet was renting this apartment out for the first time, it could have happened that something was missing. Knowing that, Mehmet offered to be available anytime in case we needed something – and he was. Everything we needed was taken care of. The Wifi had not yet been installed at that time so he was making sure we could use the neighbor’s Wifi for the time-being. Also, Mehmet showed us around in the neighborhood and gave us some recommendations as to where to eat and buy groceries. In short: Mehmet made everything necessary for us to have a pleasant stay.

As for the apartment:
The living room/kitchen is small, but very cosy and comfortable.
It is perfect for people who would like to spend most of their time outside exploring the city. At the same time it offers enough space to have a breakfast, dinner or to chill-out together at the apartment.
Although we didn’t make use of it very often, everything is provided for cooking: stove, pans, cutlery etc …
As the apartment generally is cosy yet small, I would recommend it for friends, family and couples. Two couples, however, might appreciate some privacy which, due to the physical proximity of the rooms, might not be perfectly available.

The benefits of the location cannot be exaggerated: it is literally 2 minutes from Istiklal Caddesi, the main shopping drag in Istanbul. As it is in the center of Taksim area there is an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants. As such it is perfect for exploring. Little stores, bars and cafes are very close in one of the little streets nearby. Amazingly, despite the central location, it is unbelievable quiet. As all windows are facing the courtyard so we would wake up in the morning not knowing whether it was a weekday or weekend. There is no street noise whatsoever audible in the apartment.

In conclusion: We very much appreciated the stay in Mehmet’s apartment and I would go there again to enjoy Istanbul right in the center of the action.