We stayed at Hatice’s apartment from 8th till 12th May and we love it there! The house is cozy and nicely furnished. The living room overlooks the Golden Horn and the view is just superb! Hatice’s apartment is nestled in a quiet area and is centrally located in the modern part of Istanbul. The apartment is located near Sishane metro station which is about a 5 minutes walk away. Istiklal Caddesi is about 5-7 minutes walk away. From here you can walk up to the Galata Tower, Tünel and Taksim Square. In this area you will find yourself surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and clothing stores. The nearest biggest shopping mall is Istanbul Cevahir at Sisli (only 3 stops away from Sishane). Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and Grand Bazaar (Sultanahmet area) is approximately 30 minutes away by metro and tramline.

Basic amenities such as shampoo, body wash, hand wash, toilet rolls are provided. There is also a washing machine so you need not bring that many clothes (which mean more luggage space for you to buy more new clothes!) There is cable TV and DVDs for you to watch if you want to just chillax in the apartment. While watching TV you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Golden Horn.

We slept like babies as Hatice’s beds and comforters are super-comfortable. It makes us want to stay cocooned up in the bed even longer than necessary! A huge dispensable water bottle is also provided so there is no need for you to buy bottled water from supermarkets. Cooking utensils and cutleries are also available if you wish to cook your own food and that’s what we did.

We truly enjoyed our stay here and we thank Hatice and her two housekeepers who had welcomed us with their kind hospitality! Thank you for the lovely accommodation. =)

Nurul