If you are looking for a place to stay in Turkey, i’m BEGGING YOU PLEAAAAAAASE LOOK NO FURTHER! My friend and I have stayed here for a month during quarantine and there is TRULY no better location in Istanbul. You are in the center of everything, with cafes and restaurants less than a 3 minute walk away. You are close to the bridge to sultanahmet, but right in the middle of karakoy and galata, and a 10 min walk from taksim. It is honestly ridiculous how close everything is! There’s a grocery store less than 30 seconds away from the apt, and atm’s and public transport are within 3 minutes!
The house is perfectly clean, but not just that IT FEELS LIKE HOME. This wonderful, 2-story house has EVERYTHING you will ever need, I immediately felt at home and have loved every second. You can cook and work from home (i’ve been taking classes online) and we have AMAZING neighbors (plus a private chef with rooftop access in the top floor that is lovely to meet and is a backpacker himself). The area is super safe, we honestly walk back home at 3am and everything feels perfectly safe. I cannot explain to you, you will never find something as perfect as this place - I would love to be here forever!!!!!
BIG PLUS: Zehra is the most amazing host you will ever have. Super stylish, super sweet, and responds within minutes!!!!! She gave us some presents on arrival and even made sure we got here safe though are flight was late. Zehra will be not just a host, but a friend to you. I cannot be more thankful for this experience!