The host is very helpful! The apartment is vey well renovated within an authentic quarter, the main street of the European part - Istiklal, is just around the corner. Basically, the apartment is very comfortable for a couple or autonomous travellers. The view to the bay and the Bosporus strait is gorgeous, actually it is priceless, we have spent there every night enjoying it a lot. If you don't plan to go to the Eastern part of the city the main points of attractions will be 15 minutes away by metro/tram, but!!!!! if you will decide to go to the Eastern part it will take you about 30-40 minutes to get there by ferry or Maramay line which is a transit line of a metro/tram. Believe me, the Eastern part is worth to get there) We also had a short visit to Büyükada island but it will make our story very long) Back to the story, the host is very helpful, the city is friendly to tourists, enjoy it)