We loved our stay in this apartment. It was a good size studio which had a very comfy bed. A lovely clean bathroom with a great spacious shower and a kitchenette which meant we could have tea / coffee and make ourselves a small breakfast each morning. Perfect for our needs.
It is exactly how it looks in the pictures. Getting there was easy - we got the bus from the airport. We were greeted on arrival and given some info. on the location and where to go in Istanbul.
I would highly recommend this accommodation for a stay in Istanbul. The service was excellent. We would come back to a clean room, refresh towels and teas/coffee everyday which was a lovely added extra and something we were not expecting. Great value.
The accommodation is like a collection of rooms / studios rather than a hosted experience although there is always someone around and if not you can make contact via the phone. Very secure and private and a perfect way to accomadate yourself in this city whether a couple or friends staying together. There are also people coming in and out and sitting in the communal area so if you are looking to met others this would be possible too. Everyone said 'hi' and made conversation. It had a friendly and open atmosphere.
I think Taksim is a good location for a stay in Istanbul. It give you the opportunity to access all parts of the city easily on foot and you can walk down the pedestrian street Istiklal Cd. to the older parts of the city. You are also walking distance to Cihangir and Karakoy which host buzzing cafe scenes. Great for a walk around in the in the day and / or taking an alternative route to the City / Galata Bridge.
Just as a tips for those travelling who want a little added extra..a trip to the asian shore (Kadikoy) is really worth it. Great local markets and shopping. The bizarre is an experience but we enjoyed the more authentic markets in this area. Also check out a restaurant called Ciya. Amazing food and value!! Delicious!
Thank you for our lovely stay!
Stacey and Chris