Ali’s apartment is hosted by a fantastically friendly and helpful host (Ali!), who is always on standby for you. He was so helpful when we first arrived (getting us water, talking us through what we could visit in Istanbul - his passion for his city really shines through), throughout our stay (helping us turn the gas for the hob on and with the aircon!) and as we left (helping us with getting a taxi to the airport on very short notice, and coming out to say bye). He also gave us great food recommendations. His apartment is extraordinarily well situated. It is quite basic, but you’re just five minutes away walking from all the attractions, that, and having such a great host, is priceless. In terms of the odd bit of noise mentioned on the other reviews - we actually found it fine? But may well be deep sleepers. Overall, would recommend, especially for the historic part of town!