We stayed at Akifs place for one month. There was 3 of us in the apartment and while there was plenty of space, we were disappointed by the lack of natural light. It wont be a problem for shorter stays, but it was a bit of an issue because the photos have been a little doctored to make it look a lot brighter than it is. Other than that everything was good, whenever we needed any equipment or information Akif would reply or provide things almost immediately so overall we would reccommend this place for shorter stays. The location is right next to the galata tower and there are plenty of shops, markets and cafes within a 10 minute walking radius, as well as the ferry terminal right down the hill to access any other parts of Istanbul!