I very much enjoyed Eren’s apartment; it is just off of the most famous Iztikali street, which is full of restaurants and shopping, and close to Taksim square. It is a steep downhill walk, but you cannot go anywhere in Istanbul without steep hills. The apartment is comfortable, with snacks and bottled water kindly provided. There is no air conditioning, which was not a problem for me; also, the shower is in a open room, so if you are traveling with friends, you might want to keep that in mind. The apartment was decorated nicely, fairly trendy, and the washing machine was appreciated. No complaints !