I cannot say enough good things about Ayshe: fantastic communications, check-in, location was phenomenal, if you want close to Istiklal. However the accommodations simply were not to the level we needed or expected in our case, so we departed early and did not request refund.
Some points:
-excessively noisy. Apt great for someone who doesn’t mind living directly (1 level) over a bar. You must ask drunk people to move so you can access to the entry door/steps (felt unsafe). Lift not working.
- we advised Ayshe items in poor condition. She is excellent in comms/getting maintenance in ASAP, but host said problems due to apt. being heritage bldg in Istanbul and not easy to fix. After 35 trips to Istanbul, I’m aware of heritage bldg restrictions, but that doesn’t account for mold in shower room, damaged doors (floor trim dirty or missing), no bedding but a flat sheet laid under cheap old comforter.
Just generally uncomfortable accoms but good if you want lowest $$ and don’t care