Wonderful place for an extended stay or if you prefer to stay in a place that feels more like home than a hotel. Very modern, spacious and well lit apartment. All the kitchen appliances and materials you need to prepare home cooked meals. Very pleasant view of one of the bridges crossing the Bosphorus. Very quaint neighborhood within walking distance of the Bosphorus and short cab rides to other nice communities along the Bosphorus. Plenty of restaurants and places to buy fresh produce nearby. Close to the Taksim/Istiklal areas as well. However, buses are the only public transportation accessible by foot. Getting to and coming from the main tourist areas is a challenge. And the pillows and couch are a little more careworn than the rest of the apartment.