Great place to stay in Istanbul! Our taxi approached from the bottom of the hill, and the neighbourhood seemed a bit iffy at first, but after getting settled we realized it was just a few minutes - up the hill, 2 minutes) to many restaurants and shops. An easy walk to the main shopping strip, nightlife (though we didn’t partake as we were travelling with our three year old) and Taksim square. The apartment was great! Modern yet charming inside with all the amenities you might need. Would definitely stay there again!