This is a nice stylish place. Jona is a good communicator but was not available himself to greet us, however he had a housekeeper do this. The apartment is a bit difficult to find and down a narrow street from Istiklal which requires some serious uphill walking, but fine if you are fit! The neighborhood is a bit dingy and has some buildings that need to be bought and renovated like Jona’s building. Take care on the spiral stairs. There is no elevator for luggage, but thankfully the apartment is on the first floor above the ground floor. There are adventures and surprised at every corner, especially the hidden bars and fascinating museums if you have time to explore. This is a good place to park yourself for a few days of adventure in a very interesting area of Istanbul. A good experience for us!