This apartment is amazing, it is every bit as beautiful as the pictures suggest and the views from the balcony are breathtaking (keep in mind that Istanbul is very much a city under constant construction). The beyoglu area is filled to the brim with cool, artsy spots that make you feel like you are experiencing the city like the locals would. The Public transport is a brief walk away and it is easy to get around the city without ever hailing a cab. The tips Yaprak provided for us were great and we ditched our cityguide to just go from breakfast, to lunch to dinner location.