I 200% recommend Salim Place. It was my first time visiting Istanbul. I didn't really knew a lot. but I am glad i stayed at salim place. The apartment it self is super clean and have all the amenities. Salim arranged our transport from airport to his apartment and apartment to airport for a very decent price better then taxi. upon arrival he gave me metro card and give me a small tour of the city grand bazar and blue mosque. the apartment is 2mins walking distance away from istiklal street and taksim square. a lot of nice restaurants, shops, is within walking distance. blue mosque, grand bazar, and all the other famous tourist spots is just 10-20mins metro ride. the metro station is 4mins walk from the apartment. the apartment it self is in a very safe location. i would love to stay at salim place on my next visit to istanbul.