Alev's apartment is in a great location - centrally located to Taksim and public transportation. Yet it is far enough away from the busy streets so the neighborhood is very quiet and safe. The apartment was a nice home for a week, and Alev was very accommodating for us to get checked in and to check out easily. She was also quick to address only a few minor issues that came up for us while we were there. The apartment has a lot of charm and character with all the basics to enjoy your stay. I would definitely stay in her place again and recommend it for a single or couple traveling to Istanbul.