Doret and Izel have created the perfect place for anyone who wants to experience Istanbul. The apartment was central for our comfortable experience.

Hosts: Of all the hosts I've had on airbnb, Izel and Doret are without a doubt the best I've had. They are attentive and genuinely caring. Communication with them was very easy. We exchanged many emails before coming in and also throughout our stay. Izel gave us valuable information on where we could go and how to get there. We also saw Izel many times as he showed and familiarized us with the surrounding area, including how to use public transportation. Izel's flexibility and attentiveness was much appreciated. For example, one of us in the party wanted non-chemical based laundry soap. Izel made sure it happened. The clothes were picked up and then delivered back to us the next day.

Location: The location of the apartment is near Galata tower, which is situated in the beautiful Taksim area. The 19th century European influenced buildings and architecture is all around you. The cobblestoned narrow roads are a joy to walk through where you'll be able to experience a mixture of stores and character residential buildings. The streets are full of energy and life, especially the major street called Esteghlal. That is where you'll find everything you'll need from cafes, to restaurants, to bars and lots of shopping. You can spend days exploring Taksim.

Apartment: The apartment is situated in a quiet residential street, which is only 1 block away from Esteghlal. The apartment has been tastefully renovated with high quality furniture and beautiful design. There is a nice large bathroom and shower and also an extra bathroom. The two bedrooms worked perfect for us as we had 4 adults. But it also has an extra pull-out if you have more people.

Next time I'm back in Istanbul, I will be contacting Izel and Doret to reserve one of their apartments. I highly recommend this apartment and its great hosts.