Upon arriving at Kamil's apartment, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that it is actually a hotel with all the basic necessities you will need. The location is also great as it is situated in the oldest historical part of Istanbul within walking distance of all the major tourist attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. We were there for 3 nights and did not have to take transport to see any of these main icons. The first impression you'd get when you arrive is that it's a rough neighbourhood but you'd soon realized that it's actually quite safe.

The free breakfast provided everyday was simple but very enjoyable but please note that the location of the free breakfast is about 10 minutes walk away from this apartment, at another of Kamil's hotels. That other hotel has a great rooftop terrace from which you can view the Blue Mosque while having your breakfast!

Overall a great experience for budget travelers like us as it met all our requirements of a good price, a good location, and great service from our host!