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3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik

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3 camere1+ bagni7 posti letto7 m²

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Istanbul, Istanbul

Moschea Blu
‪3 min a piedi‬
Basilica di Santa Sofia
‪5 min a piedi‬
Piazza Sultanahmet
‪5 min a piedi‬
Istanbul (IST)
‪40 min in auto‬

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3 camere (7 posti letto)

1 bagno, 1 bagno di servizio

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3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik

Accessibilità - 2 piani sopra il livello della strada. Senza ascensore.

Descrizione dell'appartamento: appartamento con 3 camere da letto recentemente ristrutturato con un bagno completo e un bagno di servizio. 1 camera da letto è una tripla (1 letto matrimoniale, 1 singolo) e 2 doppie (con letto matrimoniale). C'è un divano letto 200 x 150 cm nella zona giorno. Bagno completo con doccia, WC, lavandino. Mezzo bagno con wc, lavandino. Cucina completa con 4 fuochi, forno a microonde e frigorifero di dimensioni standard.

Posizione - L'appartamento si trova in via Akbiyik, vicino alla Moschea Blu (poco più di 100 metri), nel quartiere di Sultanahmet.

Trasporti - Dall'aeroporto di Ataturk questo appartamento può essere raggiunto in metro + tram o ovviamente in taxi. L'appartamento si trova a circa 600 metri dalla fermata del tram Sultanahmet.

Gestione - Siamo una piccola azienda familiare. Lauren è di Dallas, in Texas, e Fernando di Barcellona, in Spagna. Attualmente gestiamo 16 appartamenti per vacanze a Barcellona, 2 case arredate a Dallas, Texas e 7 appartamenti per vacanze a Istanbul. Applichiamo i nostri stessi standard elevati in ogni paese.

Adoriamo Istanbul e speriamo che anche tu apprezzerai la nostra quarta unità a Sultanahamet e la sesta in questa incredibile città. Elif e Marco si prendono cura dei nostri appartamenti a Istanbul e si prenderanno cura del tuo soggiorno.

Rumorosità - L'appartamento ha doppi vetri. La posizione è tranquilla ma c'è una forte chiamata notturna alla preghiera 1 ora prima dell'alba.

Occupazione: l'appartamento è ideale per 6 persone. Può ospitare fino a 9.

Check-in e check-out - L'appartamento sarà pronto per voi alle 16:30 per l'occupazione. Puoi lasciare i bagagli e ottenere le chiavi dalle 12:00 (mezzogiorno). Il nostro saluto sarà nell'appartamento per salutarti e consegnarti le chiavi. L'orario di check-out è alle 11:30. È possibile richiedere il check-in anticipato o il check-out posticipato prenotando a un piccolo costo, in base alla disponibilità. Non è previsto alcun costo aggiuntivo per il check-in notturno.

Extra: tour introduttivo di quartiere. Trasporto da e per l'aeroporto. Generi alimentari all'arrivo. Prezzo su richiesta.

Parole chiave: appartamento

Responsabile della struttura

Lauren and Fernando Negre

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Inglese, russo, spagnolo

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Il check-in inizia alle ore 16:00

Il check-out è entro le ore 11:00

Bambini

Bambini ammessi: 0-17 anni

Eventi

Non è consentito organizzare eventi

Animali domestici

Non sono ammessi gli animali domestici

Politica fumatori

Non è consentito fumare

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Da ricordare

Questa struttura è gestita da un privato, che la affitta unicamente a titolo personale (non in ambito commerciale, imprenditoriale o professionale). I diritti dei consumatori stabiliti dalla legge europea, compreso il diritto di recesso, non si applicano alla tua prenotazione, ma restano valide le condizioni di cancellazione stabilite dall'host privato.

Per eventuali ospiti aggiuntivi possono essere previsti supplementi, variabili in base alla politica della struttura.

All'arrivo, oltre a un documento di identità comprensivo di foto, potrebbero essere richieste una carta di credito/debito o una caparra in contanti per eventuali spese accessorie.

Tutte le richieste speciali sono soggette a disponibilità al momento dell'arrivo e possono comportare spese aggiuntive. Le richieste speciali non sono garantite.

Le feste in loco e gli eventi di gruppo sono severamente vietati.

L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di monossido di carbonio in struttura; ti consigliamo di portare con te un rilevatore da viaggio.

L'host non ha indicato la presenza o l'assenza di un rilevatore di fumo in struttura.

Numero di registrazione della struttura 34-1655

Informazioni sulla zona

Istanbul

questo appartamento si trova a Istanbul, in Sultanahmet. Basilica di Santa Sofia e Piazza Sultanahmet sono due delle principali attrazioni della zona. Per chi ama lo shopping, Grand Bazaar e Istiklal Caddesi sono due tappe assolutamente da non perdere. Anche Parco Divertimenti a Tema Vialand e Area Fieristica Istanbul Expo Center meritano una visita.

Istanbul, Istanbul

Cosa c’è nei dintorni?

Moschea Blu - 3 min a piedi - 0.3 km
Basilica di Santa Sofia - 5 min a piedi - 0.5 km
Piazza Sultanahmet - 5 min a piedi - 0.5 km
Palazzo Topkapi - 15 min a piedi - 1.3 km
Grand Bazaar - 15 min a piedi - 1.3 km

Come spostarsi

Stazione di Istanbul Cankurtaran - 5 min. a piedi
Stazione metro di Sultanahmet - 7 min. a piedi
Aeroporto internazionale Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) - 58 min. in auto

Ristoranti

‪Ocean's 7 Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min a piedi
‪Akbıyık Fish House - ‬1 min a piedi
‪Turgut Pide Kebap - ‬1 min a piedi
‪Rounders Pub - ‬1 min a piedi
‪Mesopotamia Restaurant - ‬2 min a piedi

Domande frequenti

Gli animali sono accettati presso 3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik?

No, questa struttura non accetta animali domestici.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso 3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik?

Orario di inizio del check-in: 16:00.

A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso 3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik?

Orario del check-out: 11:00.

Dove si trova 3 camere da letto matrimoniali, proprio accanto alla Moschea Blu, in via Akbiyik?

A 10 minuti a piedi da luoghi d'interesse come Basilica di Santa Sofia, Piazza Sultanahmet e Moschea Blu, questo complesso di appartamenti vanta una buona posizione in zona Sultanahmet. Grand Bazaar e Cisterna Basilica si trovano ugualmente a meno di 15 minuti di distanza. Stazione di Istanbul Cankurtaran è a soli 5 minuti a piedi e Stazione metro di Sultanahmet si trova a 7 minuti dalla struttura.

8,6

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Le recensioni vengono mostrate in ordine cronologico, sono soggette a un processo di moderazione e sono verificate, salvo indicazione contraria.

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8,4/10

Pulizia

9,8/10

Check-in

9,4/10

Comunicazione

10/10

Posizione

9,0/10

Accuratezza dell’annuncio

10/10 Eccellente

Wajhiuddin K.

29 mag 2025

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Excellent location to stay with your family in excellent price

10 minutes' walk to Aya Sofia and blue mosque. It's an ideal location to stay in a descent price.

Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2025

8/10 Buono

Faheem A.

26 ago 2024

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Great location to stay

Great location, close to main tourist sites, good restaurants, supermarkets, local very friendly, overall good experience. One main criticism is the stairs we had to go up 2 flights of stairs with 4 children and 6 suitcases not ideal.

Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Rebecca A.

5 apr 2024

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Family Trip 2024

We completely enjoyed staying in your apartment while in Istanbul.

Soggiorno di 3 notti a marzo 2024

8/10 Buono

Melvyn B.

9 ott 2024

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Excellent apartment in the heart of the action.

Perfectly positioned and well equipped apartment, close to major sites and public transport.. No complaints of any sort. Well worth the price.

Soggiorno di 4 notti a settembre 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Jesus V.

20 giu 2024

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Perfect location

Second time in Istanbul, first time in Sultanahmet area. This apartment is the perfect location, multiple choices for restaurants to walk to. All attractions are an easy walk. Multiple mini markets, lots os kitties to love on. Highly recommend this location. We had a great stay. VRBO host communication was great.

Soggiorno di 6 notti a giugno 2024

10/10 Eccellente

Tim L., Soigines, BE

4 mar 2023

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Great apartment in the tourist center

The apartment itself was awesome! 3 bedrooms with 2 toilets is hard to find in any old city center. The price and quality of the apartment are hard to beat. The location was great for the proximity to all the main tourist sites. We also liked having a small grocery shop right under the apartment. We visited the owner at least once a day the entire trip. The only downside is that all the restaurants on the street are very pricey touristy spots. To find some real local restaurants you have to walk away from the area. Overall a good apartment.

Soggiorno di 5 notti a febbraio 2023

2/10 Terribile

John E.

15 mag 2024

Mi è piaciuto: Check-in e posizione

Non mi è piaciuto: Accuratezza dell’annuncio

Misleading Listing

The description must be from 15 years ago. The pictures, appliance description - all very outdated. Has ant and roach problems. Hole in the floor, have to stand on a rickety chair to reach the dryer. Only real accurate part are it's 3 bedrooms and near the Blue Mosque. Clearly VRBO doesn't keep up on the ads posted. This place is tired and needs basic upgrades just to be safe. For those with medical devices-area is subject to randon power loss - you only are told that after you arrive.

Soggiorno di 7 notti a maggio 2024

8/10 Buono

François-Xavier d.

1 nov 2023

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Un séjour très agréable

L'appartement est idéalement situé pour visiter plusieurs grands lieux touristiques car il est très proche de la basilique Sainte-Sophie, la mosquée bleue, le palais de Topkapı et la citerne-basilique (5 à 10mn à pied). Nous étions quatre dans cet appartement pendant une semaine, et nous étions très au large ; toutefois, avec une seule salle de bains (douche), ce serait moins agréable pour des groupes plus importants. La décoration intérieure est agréable et n'est pas impersonnelle comme dans de nombreux appartements modernes. Les lits et linges de maison étaient impeccablement propres. La cuisine était raisonnablement propre, mais sans plus. J'ai dû tuer un cafard près de l'évier. Ce n'est pas très agréable mais il n'est pas forcément facile d'éliminer ce type d'insectes dans de tels appartement anciens. Le retrait de la clé à l'arrivée dans le magasin du rez-de-chaussée qui reste ouvert tard est très pratique, mais j'ai eu quelques sueurs froides dans les jours précédents notre arrivée car je ne recevais pas de réponse à mes messages (sur VRBO) et à mes SMS aux numéros de téléphone indiqués sur le site VRBO. Finalement, c'est par un appel vocal sur un de ces numéros la veille de notre arrivée que j'ai pu avoir confirmation que nous étions bien attendus et du mode de remise des clés. La personne que j'ai eue au téléphone était très aimable. Le jour de notre départ, nous avons pu laisser nos bagages avant de les reprendre plus tard et aller à l'aéroport.

Soggiorno di 7 notti a ottobre 2023

10/10 Eccellente

Verena M.

4 apr 2023

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Gute Location

Top-Lage, sauber, Elif war für uns jederzeit erreichbar. Einziges Manko: An einem Morgen mit Starkregen tropfte kurzfristig Wasser von der Decke eines Schlafzimmers.

Soggiorno di 7 notti a marzo 2023

8/10 Buono

Soraya S., Canada

13 lug 2022

Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Très bon emplacement, proche de tout. Très bonne communication. Elif est disponible. Il manque un

Il manque un peu de vaisselle pour cuisiner minimalement. La cuisine n' est pas fonctionnelle.

Soggiorno di 5 notti a luglio 2022

10/10 Eccellente

Jonathan S., Texas

5 giu 2022

Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio

Perfect Location

I don't think there could be a better place to stay for a person's first visit to Istanbul. It is in walking distance to all of the major sights to see in Sultanahmet, and there are restaurants and shops at the foot of the stairs. Akbiyik Street, where the apartment is located, is very busy, but since the apartment is on the second floor (third floor U.S.), we were far enough from the noise so as not to be disturbed by it. The windows were great at muffling the noise, and we were never awakened by the call to prayer at around 4:30 am. The apartment itself is clean and well--organized, with plenty of space to be comfortable. I cannot comment on the kitchen since we never used it (why would you while in Istanbul?!), and the beds were comfortable. Elif was great with communication, and was able to arrange convenient airport transfers for us. If we come back to Istanbul we will want to stay at this apartment.

Soggiorno di 6 notti a maggio 2022

4/10 Scarso

Fatma G.

18 feb 2019

Asked to be moved

Lauren, both apartments were not good. We moved to a first floor apartment but bathroom leaked, wall was open for pipe repair. Water heater did not work properly, was difficult to arrange the water in shower. There was a very small TV in living room. Your price was more than double of the equal places around. Places were mispresented in VRBO web site.

Soggiorno di 15 notti a gennaio 2019

6/10 Soddisfacente

Lee A., Yorktown, VA

31 ott 2018

Sleepless in Istanbul

Perfect location! Overall, the property was very comfortable and cozy; Clean and white extra towels and bed linen. Dish soap, washing powder, toilet paper, paper towel, cleaning supplies. Romantic bedroom with a lovely glow from the red curtains in the mornings.Plenty of coat hangers.Clean and crisp cotton sheets and lovely Turkish bedspreads. Very nice hosts who responded to our requests in a timely way. Elif"s father came to sort out the drain and hot water issues within minutes and a frying pan was delivered almost immediately upon request. He was an absolute gentleman. Thank you so much since my husband loves eggs for breakfast. This is a fantastic location!. We arrived late at night and Elif and Marco were gracious enough to meet us at the apartment. We were very grateful. We stayed for three weeks but we had two problems: Sadly, the kitchen was very dirty and took hours to clean. Toilet and shower also needed clean. We spend our lives traveling so are used to these things, but disappointing. Nothing bleach and elbow grease can't fix. BIG problem were the young men in the apartment below who made significant noise EVERY SINGLE NIGHT during the quiet hours for the entire three weeks. Marco and Elif did their best to contact the owners of the apartment but nothing worked. Loud shouting for hours on end, doors slamming throughout the night, glass smashing, burning of "stuff" out on the stairway and coming into our apartment, men coming and going all night. We loved the apartment. We loved Istanbul. We loved hearing the Call to Prayer. The young men below are spoiling the apartment for Elif and Marco to rent. We loved your place but we were exhausted after three weeks without a good night's sleep. We know you did your best. Thanks for the offer of a move but we really didn't want to move two more times within a week. Hope you can get those guys sorted. We know it wasn't your fault. Thanks for all the guide books. They were of great help. We will return and would stay here again if its quiet at night. Good luck and thank you. Fantastic location! Couldn't be better!

Soggiorno di 21 notti a ottobre 2018

10/10 Eccellente

Judy D.

22 apr 2018

Comfortable and convenient

Spacious and comfortable apt close to blue mosque, bazaar most sites within 15-20 minutes. Quaint restaurants close by. We love definately stay here again. Our host were very prompt in getting back to us and met us at the appt. to make checking so easy. Thank you for sharing your home with us

Soggiorno di 3 notti ad aprile 2018

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Youness A., Versailles

29 ott 2017

Fantastic location

Elif's apartment is really nice and conveniently located. It is only a five-minute walk from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace and the tramline 1. The apartement has a fully functional kitchen, two bathrooms and all the kitchenware we need. The 3 bedroom are large and very cozy. Elif was really welcoming and helpful by providing us with an extra bed for the baby. It was a great stay overall and we would definitely recommend it!

Soggiorno di 7 notti a ottobre 2017

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

26 ott 2013

CONVENIENT YET QUIET

The apartment is very conveniently located to the very important sites of Istanbul such as the Hagia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the hippodrome and the underground cisterns. Public transportation is a 5 minute walk towards the Sultanahmet station to get almost everywhere and lots of stores to buy groceries and lots of good eating places nearby if one doesn't feel like cooking. Except for the steep climb to get to the apartment, we loved everything about the apartment and everything worked. I would highly recommend this to other travelers who prefer to rent an apartment rather than stay in a hotel.

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Sanne V.

24 apr 2013

Excellent location, perfect apartment!

We stayed with a (Dutch) family of six adults in this apartment. The location is excellent and the service was very good as well. Great reception by Marco, fast wifi connection and clean bathroom and toilets. Kitchen had a coffee-maker and toaster, so we could also enjoy our cup of coffee and breakfast. The apartment was nearby the central square of Sultanahmet and tramline 1 (5 min. walk) which brings you to Eminonu (ferry dock), Kabatas (dock for ferry to Princess Islands & Dolmabahce palace) and to the funicular of Tunel. We've been in Istanbul before, usually in hotels, but this was great!

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

Sigita N., United Kingdom

10 apr 2013

Very good apartment

Excellent location - plenty of restaurants around and all the main tourist attractions are within walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern, The ?stanbul Archaeological Museum, Galata Tower, Grand Bazaar). We have been to a Sufi Music Concert & Whirling Dervishes Ceremony - 5 min. walking distance from the apartment at the Dervish Dede Efendi House. It was very interesting. For the airport transfer we used Efendi Travel company and were very happy with the service and price. There is a Dia Sa Supermarket - 10 min. walking distance from the apartment (on the Üçler Sk/Peykhane Caddesi). We were very impressed by how helpful our greeter Marco was. All our questions were answered. Thank you.

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Anne F., St. Paul, MN USA

18 set 2012

Great Apartment. Great Location. Great Vacation.

It was my first time to Turkey and my first visit to Istanbul. We lucked out by picking this great apartment, in this great neighborhood Sultanahmet, which turned out to be the two best choices!! It was so nice to come “home” to a cozy, clean, relaxing space after a full day of walking all over. The apartment is spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. It has all the amenities: A/C, insulated windows, washer/dryer, drying rack, ironing board, satellite tv, and free wi-fi. A bonus was the stunning view of the Blue Mosque out the kitchen window!!! There was also surprise extras that were provided, like toilet paper, Kleenex, hand soap and a jug of bottled water. Thanks Marco!! I have rented many houses and apartments in Italy and I always have to bring/buy the household necessities: toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, Kleenex. So to have some of those things on hand was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise. The apartment and neighborhood is perfectly located. All the major sights to see are in close walking distance (The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Archaeology Museum, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Arasta Bazaar, Istiklal Street, Galata Bridge). The apartment is also close to all mass transit: tram, Sirkeci train station, and the ferries. And it is close to the sea, on both sides. Marco, the caretaker gave us a thorough and quick apartment orientation/ download the night we arrived and everything went great and was smooth sailing. We also chose and paid to have the transportation service to and from the airport. I found it be very convenient and well worth the cost. It took away any unnecessary last minute worry. The neighborhood is touristy but it quiets down at night. The area is full of restaurants and shops to visit. There were so many choices. We had great meals every night. To sum it up, when I go back to Istanbul I would stay in this apartment and I would highly recommend this apartment to anyone going to Istanbul. The apartment is perfect for a large family, two smaller families, 3 couples, a group of friends, or a girl’s get away. Thanks to Fernando and Lauren, the management company. And thanks to Marco and Elif, the care takers.

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Doug D., Ottawa Canada

12 mag 2012

Trust me this is the place to stay!

For those who know Akbiyik street you will understand, for those who don't, listen to me carefully. Stay no where in Istanbul other than Akbiyik street, and no where else than this Apartment. This was my third visit to my Constantinople and the apartment is perfect. Huge for Istanbul standards, perfectly situated in walking distance to everything. The kitchen is not up to north American standards but who cares! Eating out is the only way to go in Istanbul but you can certainly make a perfectly wonderful breakfast if you insist. look no further and enjoy Constantinople, the cradle of Christianity, the Mother of Islam and truly the centre of the known world.

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

10/10 Eccellente

Polly O., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

15 giu 2011

A Jewel in the Heart of it All

At the top of a steep, unasuming stairwell off Akbiyik Street sits a jewel of an apartment. The apartment is well appointed and could not be more convinient to everthing you want to see in the old district. It felt like coming home while we exhauted ourselves seeing the sights. We could pop in and out during the day because it was so centrally located and we were rarely far away. Public transportation is nearby. There are just too many awsome things about Istanbul to even begin. It must be experienced. We will try to stay at this apartment again.

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

30 set 2010

Additon to my previous review: "Great accomodations for first time visitors to Istanbul!"

One additional Suggestion: - the beds were not terribly comfortable, but this could easily be remedied with some memory foam mattress toppers

Questa recensione risale a prima del 2018 e non è stata verificata.

8/10 Buono

30 set 2010

Great accomodations for first time visitors to Istanbul!

I stayed at the apartment with 2 other friends for a week during our first visit to Istanbul. Overall, it was a great experience! Pros: - Spacious - Clean - Excellent location for first time visitors to Istanbul, since it is on a street with many other hotels and restaurants geared towards tourists, as well as being in easy walking distance to all the sights in Sultanahmet - Quiet: I slept with the windows closed in the room with 2 beds and never heard a sound from outside; I was surprised since the apartment is so close to the Blue Mosque, but I never even heard the early morning call to prayer. Nor did I hear any traffic or noise from the street -Amenities included: towels, washer/dryer in suite, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, air conditioning (separate controls for each room!), lots of travel books about Istanbul & Turkey that can be used during your stay, TV & DVD (including some English-language DVDs) & stereo Suggestions: - More detailed, written instructions for how to use the washer/dryer; it is a European style machine which us North Americans were not used to, so it took us awhile to figure it out. Although I had received a quick 20 second inservice on how to use it from Marco when I arrived, it turned out not to be sufficient - May be time to invest in a new ironing board +/- iron: the legs on the ironing board were very wonky and so it didn't sit properly, making ironing difficult. The iron also tended to leak water - Avoid the private airport transfer service offered by Elif & Marco unless you're absolutely stuck: they told me a taxi one way from Atakurk airport to Sultanahmet would cost me 40 euro, and they charged me 35 euro for a private transfer. In fact, friends of ours were staying at a hotel on the same street as the apartment and paid only 15 euro each way for their taxi to/from the airport, and Backpackers Travel down the street from the apartment offers private airport transfers to/from Atakurk for 20 euro each way (or 4 euro per person if you take the Backpackers Travel shuttle)