Location is probably the most important thing about any accommodation abroad. Believe me, I am an experienced traveller. The location of Sina's place is excellent. Many buses stop in Taksim tunel which is about 5 minutes away from the hotel; metro station is in the centre of Taksim sq. at about 6 minutes' distance; Funiküler is next to the metro entrance and makes a connection with the tramway going to Aya Sofia and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet) in several minutes. The famous shopping street Istiklal called Beyoglu culture road is 10 minutes away on foot. There is a food shop next door to the hotel, the budget Migros chain supermarket is also in the vicinity. It's a vibrant part of the city, with lots of cafes, bakeries and restaurants nearby. Have in mind that prices of food in restaurants near Sultanahmet are double the ones on Istiklal. Our impressions from the apartment itself are very good, too. Air-conditioning and TV in every room. Luggage storage. TV problem fixed immediately.