I had such a lovely time staying at Handan's place. She and her friend Onur made such a big effort to meet me in person and to make me feel welcome -- a nice change to the typical hotel style no-contact Airbnb stays nowadays. On my checkout, I enjoyed a nice relaxing chat with Onur and I learned about Turkish politics, culture, and how to pick the best fruits in Turkey.
Like many buildings in Turkey, this place does not have an elevator, but Onur helped to lug my suitcase up the stairs, and then to take it back down again when I checked out. They also have industrial washing machines and dryers for your use if you need. And to top it all off, it's a great location just a short walk from Taksim, connecting you to all the rest of beautiful Istanbul. Thanks for the stay Handan and Onur, and I will definitely be back if I find myself in your city again. :)