We loved the flat - the view from the window isn't shown in the photos, but there are 3 big windows next to the bed and they look over the rooftops to a beautiful sunset every night! We enjoyed having tea on the little balcony and the flat was always cosy and warm. It's on the 4th floor, on a street literally seconds away from Taxim Square and metro station, which was so handy. There's also a taxi rank about a minute's walk away, and taxis are really cheap. There are several small grocery shops right nearby, and lots of really good places to eat in the area.

We would definitely stay at Isik's again, it was a lovely space and had a great feel about it. But a couple of practical things let it down: for the first couple of days there was very little or no hot water in the flat, and we ended up having cold showers. And one day, there was no water at all, which was quite inconvenient. Isik was very responsive- we whatsapped him and he had it all sorted by the next morning.

Also, for light sleepers, the bed is right next to the window, and the blinds barely stop light from coming in at all. So it's very light early each morning! On the whole though, a really lovely flat.