The location is central to the many popular destinations on the European side of Istanbul, however, public transportation makes it easy to commute to the Asian side. The apartment is located in is a safe and trendy neighborhood and is in walking distance of many cafes and shops. For destinations a bit further away it's only a 3 minute walk to M2 metro line. Also close by are the Tophane tram stop, city buses, and of course, taxis. The apartment itself is cozy and comfortable, but a bit hot in the summer months. The A/C is good for cooling the bedroom, but the air doesn't circulate to the rest of the apartment. I stayed in Damla's place for 5 weeks and really enjoyed it. My dad visited for one week and there was enough room for both of us for the short term. This is the place to stay if you want to feel like you are living in your own apartment and not a hotel. My only wish is that there was a larger grocery store nearby since I was staying long term. However, the Carrefour, little corner stores, and Gratis are close by which will have most things you will need, especially if you are only staying for a short time. City noise is to be expected. I didn't mind as I can sleep through anything, but it can be a bit loud at night.