It was undoubtedly the best AirBnb stay I have experienced so far. A wonderfully large and stylish apartment. I and my boyfriend were so warmly welcomed by Barbaros and his friends. Since Barbaros genuinely cares about his guests and their comfort, he created the safe space for us so that we nearly immediately felt like home. Barbaros and his relative Ali also told us about places to visit in the city that only locals know about, how to get around the city and what are the best amenities and shops in the neighbourhood. In addition, we got tips on where to take a Turkish bath. :-) We spent hours chatting about the life in Turkey over the traditional cup of tea. Anna, living a floor below, was looking after our comfort and that the place was spotless clean and always resourced. It was priceless. The place is on a moderately busy street, with local shops and restaurants, not a main road. After busy day in the city, it was very nice to come to the place where you feel you can unwind. I would recommend to all who want to experience authentic Istanbul.