Had a beautiful stay at Asli & Ali's flat. Istanbul is fabulous and the apartment is very modern, in a very prime location for seeing the city and eating out at all the best permaculture/slow/local food establishments; truly a hip neighborhood.

Every morning & evening it was exciting to go out. Just down the hill beautiful views are to be had at a local park; the tram is literally at the bottom of the hill. Uphill is Taksim square, Galata Tower and myriad other restaurants and boutiques. We had everything we needed in Instanbul and really had a great stay, so thank you Ali & Asli!