We spent 5 days in Istanbul and Sefa's place was perfect for us, 5 minute walk to Taksim square, easy to navigate from, quiet and special street, wonderful little veggie shops on street and also little market shops to buy milk or anything, open till really late. Sefa was communicative and showed us around the apartment, everything went smoothely, we loved making ourselves tea and coffee in the apartment and listening to Sefa's amazing CD collection. And the balcony was great! We recommend Sefa's place to anyone coming to Istanbul to the European side, great location, near Beyuglu, Taksim, central location. Teshekurlar Sefa!