The apartment is ideally located, 2 mins walk from Istiklal and 10 minute walk from Taksim. The host Murat was extremely helpful and really sweet. I had bought a ring from Antalya which I liked very much but unfortunately because of the metal quality it would have broken but I showed it to Murat and he said he could get it fixed and he did, free of charge! That was really heart warming. He also guided me about a couple of places which were not on my list but I'm so glad he told me about them because they were were beautiful to visit. So 2 thumbs up for outstanding hospitality :)) ... I was very happy with my time at Element and have already recommended the place to my friends.