Volkan's apartment is very nice, nicely furbished and clean. It's in a great location, very close to Istiklal Street and Taksim Square. Also, a few shops and restaurants are nearby. You can try great Turkish pide in the Oz Develi Etli Pide Salonu which is in a close proximity to apartment. Just be aware that the building doesn't have an elevator and some apartments are on higher floors (4th, 5th).