Hikmet and his wife really made this visit smooth and enjoyable. They both make you feel like part of the family. Hikment helped arrange both pick up and drop off at airport which eased the stress of getting back and forth.

The apartment was spacious and clean - a surprise was that the beds were made and trash taken out every day!

Perhaps the best part is the wonderful breakfasts prepared by his wife on the roof deck with a view of the ocean. It was a great way to start the day each day, sipping tea or coffee and meeting the other guests in the building (he rents out several apartments in the building). In a way, more like a B&B feel.

The apartment is located down the hill from the main sites (Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia, Tokapi Palace) - about 10 minute walk. Also very close to the tram stop. Just a few blocks away are numerous restaurants, so it is easy to get a quick bite to eat when you get home at night.

Highly recommend this apartment and others in the building that Hikmet hosts. You are in a great place to enjoy Istanbul - close enough to get to the sites, but in a quiet neighborhood away from the crowds.