Great stay at Burak’s apt in Istanbul. Location is in a very lively part of town with a ton of bars, cafes, etc downstairs and within the immediate few blocks. It’s also in an easy location to walk to lots of places, but keep in mind it’s at the top of the hill so you’ll need to walk back up.
Apt itself is in a walk-up building (1 flight) and is perfect for a solo traveler or perhaps a couple. Kitchen is very small but had a W/D and dishwasher which was unexpected and nice. Bed is comfortable and we slept with the windows open for a nice breeze (keep in mind it’s super loud outside so if you’re a light sleeper keep the windows shut). Unit is older but they’ve done some updating, it was extremely clean given the age and has a tiny view of the Bosphorus if you lean out the Juliet balcony. :)
Burak was extremely easy to communicate with and met us at the unit to give us a mini tour upon our arrival. Was the perfect option for our very brief two nights in the city and near all the restaurants etc that we wanted to go to. Would be great option for the budget traveler looking for a longer stay.