Beautiful, spacious apartment, exactly as seen in the pictures. You have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. The view from the balcony is to die for. I could spend hours there, sipping my coffee in the morning, or sipping wine or a beer at night.... watching the boats and enjoying the cool breeze, just heavenly! The wifi works seamlessly. The building is old, but it has its own homely rustic charm. Don't get me wrong, this unit is very well maintained, and heating and boiler worked well. I also liked the fact that the space doesn't have too much personal stuff.... It's just the right amount. There's tons of storage space and the kitchen is well equipped. If I could point out anything negative, the only thing I would suggest is installing an overhead shower (there's only a hand shower now), but of course that's a very minor flaw .
The neighborhood is very safe and nice. Supermarkets right around the corner and just steps to numerous cafes and cute shops and the lively heart of Cihangir. The tram and bus stops, ferry station and a taxi depot are within walking distance.
Though the topography of Cihangir is mostly hilly and steep, I noticed that this building is situated in a manageable area. Yes, it is hilly, but not as steep as the other areas of Cihangir.
Communication with Bushra and checkin were perfect, and she was very helpful in answering my queries, at any time of the day.
All in all, a great place to stay when visiting Istanbul if you want to stay in a great area but live like a local, with close access to all the major places.
Will definitely be coming back when visiting this beautiful city again!