Very good location, a few steps from the Galata tower, in a very lively area, but on a very quiet street, next to many great restaurants and cafes. Akif is a wonderful person who speaks perfect English and has always been receptive and attentive to my requests. Very well connected, Shisane metro 5 minutes away and Karakoy for trams and boats 10 minutes away. The studio also has a wonderful rooftop with views similar to those of the Galata Tower, free every night! The WiFi also works very well. I definitely recommend it and if I can return to Istanbul, I would like to be able to stay again at Akif's house.