The flat was wonderful and the location was unbeatable (so close to everything and a short stroll to the Blue Mosque!!). But honestly the thing that made this experience wonderful was Ugur and how unbelievably helpful he was. He responded immediately to every message and arranged our from transport to and from the airport. He gave us a recommendation for a restaurant our first night and then pointed us toward a good hamam (Turkish bathhouse), both of which proved wonderful.

Istanbul was beautiful and awe-inspiring, but booking with Ugur made our trip painless. I highly recommend him as a host.