This was a wonderful experience right from the start.
First, the hosts: Altough our plane came late, Yasemin and his husband had no problem with waiting for us and giving loads of useful advice. There was coffee, tea, milk in the fridge. She really wanted us to feel welcome and succeeded.
Second, the location: This place is Istanbul's most wanted, said my local friend when I told her where we live. Only a couple of hundred meter from the pedestrian main street Istiklal and also a convenient walk to Galata and Karakoy.
Third - but not least - the partment itself. The decoration is modern, yet a bit old and oriental. I think if Sex and the City was filmed in Istanbul, Carrie would probably live here. You can see the Galata tower from the French balcony. And even though the corridor smells a bit awful, the apartment is absolutely fresh. On the thrid night w got used to the call to prayers from the loudspeakers nearby and didn't wake up anymore. :) We could have stayed here longer. Thank you Yasemine!