There are so many great things to say about this place. First, let me say that the location is perfect. You can walk to the Marmaray, metro and ferry all within 10 minutes. There are also taxis and mini buses passing the apartment all day so transportation everywhere is so easy. The neighborhood is also great with tons of cafes, bakeries, restaurants, pubs, supermarkets, shopping, atms and anything else you can imagine on the same street.
Second, the room itself is huge! It has everything you will need including a comfortable bed, desk, wardrobe, chair and bedside table. The windows are perfect for letting us as much light as you want, and especially in the winter months this makes a big difference in keeping your mood high. The apartment is beautiful and clean. The kitchen has everything you need to make meals at home and the wifi is extremely fast. The only recommendation I have is if you are not used to living in a city and you are sensitive to noise you might want to bring ear plugs for sleeping. Honestly, it never bothered me but some people might want to have complete silence at night, in which case you might need ear plugs.
Last, I want to talk about how wonderful Busra and Cemil are as hosts! They are the sweetest people, they made me feel so welcome from the first moment I met them. Communication was so easy and they were happy to help me with whatever questions I had. They also have the sweetest cats, but don’t worry if you’re not a cat person, you can close your door and the cats will not bother you at all. If you like cats be ready for some sweet snuggles from Sote (the boy cat). I had the best 2 months staying in this place and I’m sure you will too. This place is a gem and you will be lucky to meet Busra and Cemil! There is really no better place to stay in Kadikoy.