Hi! Eminönü is a great host even though I never met him. He is very understanding and reactive. He accepted that I move to another place in shortening my stay at his apartment. As the comments say this place is nice and well located but needs little renewals here and there nothing terrible really. I think it's a nice place to come and visit Istanbul. I moved because I wanted a little more light from the window and to change the neighborhood (this one is very calm even if less "alive"--> the active center is really close though so no problem). Emin accepted my request but also very kindly proposed another of his flats with more light. You can find shops around to buy whatever you want to eat. To find coffees and other shops it's better to go on the other side of the hill. In the night it's calm and silent, even if there is the little noise of the air conditioning of other flats in August. There is also one in the flat but the air comes in and it was not necessary. The kitchen is rudimentary but efficient, I did not try the clothes washing machine but the rest works well. Thanks Eminönü for being reactive and nice!