After the hike up the stairs it opens to a bright layout with light coming from both directions. Mustafa is a great communicator. We had an issue with the washing machine and a repairman buzzed the door under 10 mins from when I messaged! WOW. The rooms are on the opposite side of the apartment so you have privacy. The street is pretty quiet even though Taksim is a short walk around the corner and up the hill. 10/10 would stay again.