Cozy apartment with absolutely stunning view. Located in a very quiet area, but very close to tram station, Taksim square, metro station, Istiklyal, Kabatas ferry station and Dolmabahce palace. There is no such active and loud life as in Pera, Galata or Cihangir areas and nearby Istiklyal, because there are not many restaurants and shops at the streets. Small market is 50 m down the street, one coffeeshop is just downstairs and couple of nice cafes and bar are 5 mins by walk at the seafront (SetUp, Runner Up). Expect climbing due to height differences (even everywhere in Istanbul) outside and final one to the 5th floor of the building :)
Interior and decor create a feeling of home and are super inspirational. This apartment would be comfortable for 2 people. There is a lot of light and no blackout curtains, so be ready for early wake up provided by sunrise at Bosphorus (for us it was an advantage).
There is all necessary cook- and glassware for cooking at home, comfortable bed and kitchen+living room zone. When it is warm and sunny weather it becomes hot inside very quickly so it is necessary to turn on the AC.
This flat is created by hosts for living permanently so this made out stay very cozy and home-like, there are a lot of beautiful things and artworks. But at the same time you should be ready that it is actually hosts’ home and not made specially for rentals, so there are only the things which they need and use. For example there is no iron, microwave or TV (the last is definitely not needed because Bosphorus view is much better then any TV) . But nothing critical, so if you accept some specifics you will like it.