Simay's place is amazing. It is in the center of everything and the view makes you feel like you are dominant to the whole city. Omg, the view! It is even better than the pictures. The highlights of Istanbul is just before your eyes; Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace and the magnificent Bosphorus in between Europe and Asia...
The interior is very spacious. I loved the decoration and every item looks brand new. The whole flat is very clean and I definitely felt like home because it has everything you may need in a house. It is full of stuff.
I loved the neighborhood! Cihangir is a such an artistic place and I enjoyed authentic restaurans, bars, cafes, local stores and interesting art centers which are just 1-2 blocks away. The flat is in the center of Cihangir. The flat has easy to access to anywhere in the city; the sea is just below, the old town is across and the Taksim metro is just a few blocks away. I loved the are because it is central but still so local and original. It is away from
the touristy part but still full of life. There are stores open 7/24 hours and I can see why Turkish people come here to have fun on the weekends.
Simay is a wonderful host and she did an amazing job by answering all our questions with a big smile on her face. She is a lovely represantation of Turkish hospitality. I WOULD DEFINITELY COME BACK and STAY IN THIS BEAUTIFUL APARTMENT.