Fatih was always very prompt with any communication before my arrival at the Orange Apartment. He set up a meeting place near by and was there to help us find the apartment, showed us everything including good maps, directions and general information about our stay. The apartment was not exactly as shown meaning the pictures were when it was new I am sure and since then, there were some water spots, general wear and tear which is to be expected. The entrance and lobby were very rough. It was a little uncomfortable when we first arrived. The steps leading to the apartment were very steep but manageable. I do feel that the price was very good and the apt. though small was fine. The best was the terrace! We had been to Istanbul once before and this trip was more about relaxing and enjoying our time without seeing so many sites so for that it was perfect! We had our dinner on the terrace every night as well as coffee in the morning so if this is what you are looking for then this is the best place for the price! I would stay again if only for this wonderful terrace. The rest was simple, plain and in need of some repairs but overall if you are looking for a safe, clean simple apartment I would highly recommend it. The location is not ideal if you want to spend time in the old city. You have to take the metro to Taksim, then the funicular, then the tram. But the walk to Taksim is nice and about 15 minutes. We were not that interested in seeing the sites we had seen on our last Istanbul visit so for us it was not a problem at all. Again, for the price it was great. Just be ready for the bad entrance, building front and stairs to the apartment. But once again..it was the terrace that will bring us back to this place again!