I stayed in Shin's apartment for a month, and it was a delight. Great location, right off the main street but quiet and secluded. A beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean, and comfortable home, with easy access to all the main sights of Istanbul - whether on foot, tram, bus, or taxi. A great neighbourhood. Shin was also a lovely host, taking the time to call me each week and check everything was going well. I couldn't speak more highly of this as a base to explore this part of Istanbul.