We had an amazing time, I highly recommend. The staff were incredible. Ashkhan was very helpful, kind and welcoming from day one becoming best friends with our daughter, helping us up the stairs, always answering our questions and he spoke English and did everything possible to make our stay amazing. The owner Abdulrahim made us feel like a part of the family, he treated our children as if they were his family and was so kind and helpful with everything we needed. Ashkhan and Abdulrahim arranged a day trip for us to see some lovely sights on a boat in the Europe and Asia part, and Ashkhan and the night staff arranged our hotel transfer back to the airport for our last day. We felt so at home we are sad to have left. The owners (abdulrahims) sister treated our daughter as if she were her own, meaning we were able to have a few moments as parents to breathe, relax and get ourselves sorted after a long day or drink some tea. Emma was so lovely, and I know my daughter will miss her a lot! Takism square is right outside your door, with the tram, metro, busses and boats so easy to get to. It was the perfect place to stay! We had the top room on the 5th floor, and despite no lift I honestly loved it. The balcony meant we could see so much of Istanbul, we had 2 pull out beds and a bed for us. A kitionette and a washing machine, and a bathroom with a lovely walk in shower that I’m sad to be leaving. I have never felt more at home than I did when staying at Apollo hotel.