This is an amazing apartment and Tevfik is an even more amazing host. Any question or request I had — like a super late check-in after a delayed flight, recommendations in the area etc — was answered instantly and in a helpful way. It’s nice to know that he lives in the building, and in fact was born in the building!
The apartment is exactly as pictured, but what’s hard to really understand from a listing is just how great the location is. You probably already know that the general area is central to lots of attractions and situated in a neighborhood that is a historical attraction in its own right, but with so much density and activity, the specific location of an apartment really matters. This place strikes the perfect balance of being *right* next to everything, yet that perfect 1/2 block away, so that everything isn’t right next to *you*. I’m pretty easily annoyed by outside noises and I never had issues with things I hear about from friends in the area, like bars or cafes being loud or traffic getting noisy during rush hour. (Just to be fair, and for context: I have spent most of my life in large cities, so of course your tolerance might be a little different.)
My favorite nearby spot is a tiny 100-year-old bakery that’s open 24/7 — having some tea and sweets there at 2 am on a warm summer night was one of my favorite activities.
I would definitely love to return to Tevfik’s place during my next stay.