Merve is such a sweet person and her apartment is the best possible value. The neighborhood is really good and the apartment is close to a lot of good stuff but not right in the middle of the chaos which to me is most ideal. There are many really good restaurants nearby and grocery shops and plenty of places to have a drink or watch a football match :). the apartment has a laundry machine which is excellent for longer stays, the bed is very comfortable and the couch is very spacious and comfortable- perfect for unwinding after a long day of walking around exploring. this was an excellent place to stay and I would love to stay again next time I'm in Istanbul.