The apartment is in a vibrant, non-touristy neighborhood. It took about 10 minutes to walk to Ikstikal Street and Taksim Square. There were plenty of restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. There was also easy access to public transportation in order to visit the sights in Sultanahmet.

The apartment itself was clean, well-furnished, and recently renovated. The wifi and TV worked well, and there were several English channels on the satellite, including ESPN and FX. Very comfortable.

The host was very responsive when I called about a problem, and he fixed the problem within an hour. The only issue I had was that the bedroom, which is located on the ground floor, was very bright at night. The host said that he planned to install curtains or blinds to remedy this issue. I would also note that the patio was not finished when I stayed there. There was bare dirt where the host plans to plant some grass.

Overall, it was a fantastic apartment in a fun neighborhood at a great price. Highly recommend.