Great apartment, just as advertised. It was perfect for our extended stay in Istanbul. We needed a 2BR 2BA place with an elevator, and this was very nice. It is close to shopping, but a bit away from the tourist areas. But cabs are easy to get & if you like to walk the Metro is a half hour away. Basel was a really great host. He responded quickly whenever we contacted him, and he went WAY beyond what I would expect from a host. We wanted to arrange a medical visit for our elderly mother who was with us, and Basel helped us set the appointment (we were struggling due to language barrier since we don’t speak Turkish). Overall a great stay, great apartment, great city, & great host.