Barbaros’ communication was very quick and caring. He also had a chat on the phone with our taxi driver to make sure he left us at the right place. After receiving us, Anna showed us around the studio and was very nimble around our language barrier, making sure we knew how to operate the washing machine (which worked wonders), the shower, the water heater, etc.
Although Istanbul was very cold when we visited, the heating system in the studio was perfect, and we were warm all the time.
The location is fantastic: about 10-15 minutes away from Sultanahmet by foot, in a very safe location, surrounded by restaurants and street food. At nights, sometimes it could get a bit noisy - but only because car horns seem to be pretty much a staple of the city. Not much you can do about it, and it was less noisy here than other places we visited.
In short, it was a lovely stay that I would absolutely recommend for couples or people traveling alone.
Finally, I couldn’t end the review without recommending the Kadirga Cafe nearby. On your way to Sultanahmet, you can’t miss it. It’s simple, homey, unexpensive and delicious.
Thanks again, Barbaros!