The apartment is in a very strategic location - but be aware there is a lot of uphill walking to Taksim in case you have an issue with that (in addition to the 3-floor stairs you have to take). The check-in/check-out procedures went really smooth. One of the major downsides of the apartment is the toilet as it had bad smells and the shower tray is too narrow you can barely stand in it. Also, the kitchen materials are scattered between the kitchen and the living room but eventually you will be able to find everything you need. Otherwise, Elmas was a very sweet host. She communicated regularly with us to make sure everything is fine and whenever we had a concern or question, she would respond the quickest possible.