Ahmet, who was the host during my stay was really warm and welcoming and did everything within his power to rectify any issues, and his response time was always fast. The location of the apartment is great in a sense that its in a lively and busy street, so if you're a solo female traveller you will feel relatively safe. Istiklal Caddesi is a 5 minute walk from the apartment, Galata Bridge is only a 20 minute walk and the public transport is also only a 5 minute walking distance, so the location is ideal if you're looking to explore Istanbul. There is a lift in the apartment which is essential if you're like me and you're not a light traveller. There is also a supermarket right opposite the apartment which is really convenient, and lots of lovely cafes and vegan restaurants right down the road. A few more great things about this apartment is that there is a washer and tumble dryer in the basement and clean bed sheets and towels are always in abundance and readily available. One disadvantage about the location is that it is right next to the emergency department of a hospital, so there will always be sounds coming from there, and sadly on many occasions during my month stay, I heard the heartbreaking screams from people who had most likely lost a loved one. As I mentioned already, the apartment is in a really central location, which is great during the day, but at night you will find that between the hours of 1am-5am there are always a bunch of disrespectful youths blasting their music in their cars at full volume, so if like me, you're a light sleeper, the noise will be an issue for you. As for the apartment itself, there were way too many issues so I'm going to try to cover them in the briefest way possible. A few minor issues caught my eye upon arrival such as the tv not working and the shower head being broken, but as soon as I told the host about them they were fixed right away. One major concern was the amount of dust that had accumulated in the air conditioner (it was literally blowing dust out). These apartments are supposedly cleaned to meet covid hygiene standards, so I would have expected the air conditioner to have not been clogged with dust. I told the host about this issue and someone was sent to fix it right away. Another issue was the the toilet was leaking a lot of water, so I had to lay multiple towels on the ground and change them several times a day which was very inconvenient for me. The host did offer to place me in a different room while the issue was fixed, but by that time I had already unpacked my things so I didn't want to go through the inconvenience of having to pack them again. I believe an issue as big as a water leakage should have been fixed before I arrived as my stay was a month long. Other minor issues were that the cables of the hair dryer was broken so it wasn't safe to use, the freezer was completely packed with ice so I couldn't use it at all during my stay and the wifi connection wasn't that reliable. Small touches such as the salt shaker being empty and the tea station not having any complimentary tea was also a slight disappointment. What gives a guest a special experience when they stay in an airbnb are the small touches that may seem insignificant on a large scale, but they add a warm and welcoming touch for the guest. This is not the fault of the apartment or the host, but during my stay there was one water cut and multiple power cuts which caused a great amount of inconvenience to me. Although the water and power cuts are not the fault of the host, it would been very helpful for them to inform their guests about any planned water or electricity cuts the night before so that the guest can plan their day accordingly. There is a Turkish website with a list of the planned water and electricity cuts which not many tourists will be aware of, so it would be very helpful for them to receive a notification from the host beforehand. I also had issues with the hot water and I noticed that on many occasions there wasn't any hot water after 12am, so if like me you're a night owl and like to take showers before going to bed, be prepared to take cold showers. All in all, I wasn't comfortable in the apartment so I felt I needed a holiday within a holiday, so I left Istanbul for about a week within my months stay, but regardless of all the issues and disappointments, I can still say that I a had a wonderful time in this beautifully majestic and enchanting city. The bottom line is, if you're not staying in Istanbul for more than a week, then everything I've listed will probably not be an issue for you, but if you're staying for a month or longer, you might not feel comfortable enough to feel at home. I hope that these issues will be rectified for the next guest, and I would like to thank Ahmet again for being such a kind, helpful and considerate host.