Doruk was a great host and the apartment is even better than the photos. As a frequent Istanbul visitor, we were already in Istanbul for the weekend but due to the change in plans we made the booking at the last minute.
A few minutes later he sent us own made well prepared documents of the apartment (wifi password, how to use the washing machine, etc) and on things to visit in Istanbul. Wow !!! Doruk went beyond the expectations. These all happened when he said he was having dinner with his friends. A few hours later, he didn’t mind late at night at all to wait us at the apartment to show the details.
Apartment itself is really perfect, recently renovated with lots of care for detail we had an amazing stay. There are many items yet not shown in the photos such as coffee table, comfy bedding, lamps etc. The neighbourhood was exactly right for us. Lots of restaurants and bars close by but also quiet during a weekend night. Public transportation is easily accessible to the historical area of Sultanahmet, or the Asian side of Istanbul. Metro and tram are literally both steps away.
The next morning, we joined a boat tour that was organised earlier for other guests. The second WoW !!! comes here. Being several times in Istanbul, I haven’t experienced such an amazing Bosporus tour. It was a fancy, luxury, big motor yacht departing and returning back near Galata Bridge, that is say 6-7 minutes away on foot.
In short, we can't recommend apartment and the host enough - you won't be disappointed! We will be definitely back again staying in one of Doruk’s apartments.
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Doruk est un hôte super et son appartement est encore meilleur que ce que les photos montrent. Étant déjà à Istanbul, il nous a accueilli tard le soir alors qu'il était en dîner avec des amis. Il nous a emmené chez lui pour nous présenter les lieux, nous connecter au wifi machine à laver, cafetière etc...
L'appartement est totalement rénové, totalement équipé, plus que ce que les photos montrent, est proche des bars et restaurants, ce qui est parfait pour notre style de vie. Sans compter que l'appartement est accessible facilement par n'importe quel moyen de transport.
Le lendemain, nous avons eut le privilège de faire balade sur le Bosphore qu'il avait organisé pour d'autres guests sur un yacht de luxe au départ du pont de Galata en passant par les 2 premiers ponts.
Que dire de plus, Doruk est un roi en matière de réception, et je regrette de ne pas avoir séjourné chez lui auparavant.
Je vous le recommande vivement.