It was a pleasure staying at Hakan’s place during our time in Istanbul. I’d like to provide more details here.
Place:
- It’s like an art museum! It’s full of pictures and memorabilia from ottoman’s era and after. It has a lot of charm.
The bedding was clean and the amenities were as described in the ad.
- A few things to note: the air circle in the downstairs kitchenette and bathroom is poor. Use the A/C to freshen up the air.
Our dishwasher was broken for 3 days out of 5. Hakan tried to call for service but it didn’t make it during our stay. He is planning to fix it soon.
Hakan:
- He is a friendly, professional and accommodating person.
- Hakan arranged for a wheelchair free of charge for one of my guests which was quite helpful
- Responsive!
Surrounding:
- Arnavutkoy is a nice neighbourhood in Besiktas with great access to public transit
- Get IstanbulCard from Arnavutkoy ferry platform (note: one card can be used for multiple users)
Enjoy!