This is a cosy apartment at the heart of Moda, Kadıköy, the “cool” place to be in Istanbul. The apartment is well located, clean and has everything one might need for their stay. It’s bright with natural light with blinds for privacy or blocking out the sun. The bed was comfortable, the shower ran hot water reliably, WiFi was fast enough for work. There is a grocery store in the same block where you can buy Kaymak and all breakfast stuff when you don’t wish to go to restaurants all the time anymore. Or go to a local market nearby, you will find fresh ingredients and a couple of spice shops where you don’ need to haggle (trust me, it gets old after the first visit to any bazaar and the price range depends on your nationality).
A good location in Istanbul also means noise; the city is lively, accommodating a dense population. I read about this and brought earplugs which served me very well – I slept like a baby. The building itself was very quiet, just the street would get busy in the evening and on the weekend and these beautiful old buildings in Istanbul are not well insulated.
Suley was a perfect host, attentive but chill and respectful. He hosts events you can join and socialize as well, which was a wonderful option to have for me as I stayed alone. I recommend this place and Suley and will choose again when I return to Istanbul.