The reception at Joy are all very friendly, helpful, and wonderful. The cleaning staff are also thorough and friendly. The location is nice, just a 5 minute walk to Osmanbey metro station, bus stop is even closer ... just up the stairs to the main street. There are two new grocery stores also just one block up the street, a Migros and Carefour. There are also good places to find a quick bite to eat. Rolls and Bowls is a Sushi place on Kaya Hatun sk. one block away, and Nizam Pide is our local favorite for pide, kebab, kofte, & more traditional Turkish food with great friendly & fast service. Nizam Pide is just up the street on the way to Osmanbey Metro station. Taksim Square, Istiklal street, Beyoglu are also not far, about a 15 minute stroll from the apartment. Nişantaşı is also about a 10 minute walk from the apartment and a lovely shopping district with many stores along the streets. Also a nice mall - City's Nişantaşı ... with good restaurants on the top floor, Big Chief's has a lovely outdoor seating terrace with a great view. My absolute favorite place to have breakfast (served all day) is also in Nişantaşı and can't be missed -Çeşme Bazlama Kahvaltı Nişantaşı. It is Turkish breakfast at it's finest, and AMAZING. Especially what they call fried bread ... basically a fresh & hot house made donut. The huge selection of jams/jellies are also homemade. The strawberry is so amazing.
If you have an extended stay in the city and are making your own meals often, MacroCenter grocery in City's Nişantaşı is a nicer grocery store with a wider selection of things, especially organic items and things you won't find (like taco shells and sauce) at the other grocery stores. There is also a nice organic grocery store in Nişantaşı called Safron where I found Salep powder to make homemade Salep - Turkish hot milk with cinnamon, traditionally made with ground orchid powder.
Over all I would say the apartment's location is it's best feature. You are in the heart of Istanbul, and easy access to everywhere else in the city via the very efficient metro line. I would say if you like to cook for yourself, the kitchen is very minimally stocked with the absolute basics. No chopping knife, no cutting board, no cheese grader, and not the most suitable cook ware, but doable. However, Istanbul is VERY affordable for eating out with a neverending amount of diversity in cuisine choices. Turkey does food right, and fresh. Fresh figs in the spring and summer months, melon smoothies made from Turkish honey dew type melons, fresh roasted corn on the cob on almost every street corner when in season, fresh simit on every corner, house made ayran (the mint infused Lebanese style is my favorite), the fresh pastries and breads ... just amazing ... I could go on and on.
Lastly, if you love shoes ... do not miss Fanfinfon at Kuloğlu, Turnacıbaşı Cd. No:34, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul. It is a divine handmade and custom made shoe store in Beyoğlu/İstanbul. I am talking out of this world unique, clever, very well handmade shoe designs by the most lovely lady and her amazing crew. Forever my favorite shop, this trip I bought 11 pairs. 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🧿👸❤🥿👠👡👢🛍