The apartment is in an excellent location - all of the must-see sights in Istanbul are within walking distance. E.g. The Grand Bazaar 5 minutes; Blue Mosque/Hagia Sofya 10 minutes. There is a tram stop and metro station within walking distance too, if you are planning on travelling further.

The immediate area around the apartment is non-touristy, making you feel you are experiencing the 'real' Istanbul. There is a large number of great Turkish restaurants and cafes nearby.

Hikmet was an excellent host - very friendly and funny and happy to go out of his way to make our trip easy and enjoyable, including airport transfers. On our first morning he cooked us a great Turkish breakfast on the roof terrace above the apartment, which has a lovely view of the sea.

The apartment is lovely inside - very clean and just as shown in the photos.

Overall the apartment is a perfect base for a small group of friends, or a couple, to go exploring in Istanbul. Would definitely recommend and come back again.