Chiko is a great host. Helped arrange transport from the airport, which was really good and affordable. His brother was there to meet us exactly when we arrived at the apartment. Everything went smoothly and it was a nice stay. The apartment is cozy and the kitchen allowed us to not have to eat out so much. There is a small grocery store literally just steps away with all you need....and another shop with produce. But the biggest plus to this apartment is location. Location, Location. Location. You can't find a better place in Istanbul in this regard (unless it is another one of Chiko's places). It is in the center of everything on the European side and it was always easy to find our way back by taxi by just saying Galata Kulisi. The tower is just a few meters away. Overall, I highly recommend staying with Chiko. Thank you so much!!!