Erdem's apartment is a wonderful value being so close to Taksim square and Istiklal street. The view from the living room is the #1 feature of the apartment, so relaxing to see the maritime traffic go past on the Bosporus. The apartment was clean, water was hot, and the host had great communication. Internet in Istanbul can be slow, 10mbps down 2mpbs up. For video calls, I used a Turk Cell hotspot. there is good reception in the apartment and speeds are 90/30 for me.