It’s the combination of Mahmud’s excellent hosting and the unreal location that makes this apartment a must for travellers to Istanbul. We were a minutes walk from the old town centre including the blue mosque but beautifully tucked down a quiet side street on top of a hill overlooking the Bosphorus.
Mahmud is like an experienced concierge, a friendly neighbour and personal tour guide all rolled into one. He ordered us taxis anytime of the day, rang around hotels to find us the best price day spa and pool deals, delivered fresh water when we needed it; nothing was any trouble to him. He provided a lovely breakfast for our first morning with delicious local cheese that lasted all week! Also, all of the double bedrooms each have en suite bathrooms which makes everything so much easier.
I wholeheartedly recommend this accommodation for either a long or short stay in this amazing city.