I had a great time at Atalay's apartment. It is located very close to Istanbul's most famous street Istiklal Street and to other attractions. The apartment was very clean and nicely decorated. This great location comes at some cost since it may be a bit noisy at night due to night life - however, this was not an issue when being very tired after having explored the city on foot. Above all Atalay is an amazing host. He made the stay in Istanbul much more joyful through his great hospitality and his quick responses. Definitely recommended!