Well, where do I start! We could not have picked a better Airbnb apartment to start our love affair with Istanbul with! Tao and Hilal's apartment was gorgeous, full of artistic flourishes, thoughtful touches and some amazing amenities. The upholstery was great, the private terrace with sound system and WiFi enabled projector made for some great late evening movie parties! The apartment is centrally located with Taksim and Karakoy within walking distance and Cihangir itself is a lovely neighborhood full of hip cafes and bars. Both Tao and Hilal were very responsive, shared some great local tips and also helped us find an early morning cab for the airport. They answered all my queries and went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Hilal ensured we got the apartment a full 2 hours before check in time and she left a lot of essentials like water, coffee, tea etc. The kitchen was loaded with all the utensils you could need for cooking. All in all, there's just not enough good things I can say about the hosts and the apartment. Highly highly recommended and I eagerly look forward to getting a chance to stay there again :)