Nahide is an exceptional host.
Her responses were always prompt.
She was always accommodating to our tonnes of fussy requests.
You can request an airport pick up from her for EUR60 two-ways.
She was there to receive us personally when we arrived at her place.
She showed us around the area after a short intro of her apartment.
There is a small mini mart 2 mins walk away.
It has all the basic necessities that you need.
The nearest tram station is Sultanahmet station.
You can purchase a card at any of the kiosks nearby the station with no value in it.
The top up machine is available at the station itself.
And yes it is 10 mins walking distance to the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.
The apartment looks exactly as featured on her listings.
It is bright and clean.
There is an added security gate outside the 2 apartments she owns, which we thought was fantastic.
The view from the living room is fabulous.
As we are a family of 5, we always ended up eating in while soaking in the sights and sounds of the old Istanbul area.
The kitchen is well equipped with eating and cooking utensils.
The only negative side to the apartment is that it is on the 3rd floor, with only a spiral staircase and no lift.
It is only a small problem. Unless mobility is a point of concern for you.
Fantastic host.
Fabulous apartment.
A definite choice if i were to come back to Istanbul.
Kudos Nahide.