We stayed for two nights to be close to the airport for a flight. The place is located in a fun neighborhood with lots of shopping and restaurants just out the door. The metro and the marina / seafront are both a 10-15 minute walk away. The host is friendly.
Pros
- The unit was clean
- Great location in a busy area with lots going on at night
-The living room has a comfortable sofa
-the a/c is good for cooling the living room
- there is a small fridge, a hot plate (we did not use)
-There is balconette to stand on that looks out onto the street
-The host is a cab driver and picked us up in a personal car at the airport and took us to the place for $160 TL (although, it’s cheaper if you take a metered cab) which was very convenient
- Good pressure and hot water in the shower
-There is shampoo / conditioner and laundry soap for guests to use
-there is a clothes washing machine
Cons
- a terribly uncomfortable bed! You can feel all the springs in the very old mattress and it is so bouncy if you try and move around. I slept on the sofa instead
- I found the bedroom is too warm, the aircon doesn’t reach it
- the shower is in need of a renovation
-The apartment is at the top level of the building up 4 flights of a steep, narrow spiral staircase
- No elevator
- The street noise is very loud (but fun!)
Overall, a very basic apartment with a good location and minimal comfort.