This flat is just as it is pictured. The hosts were great with communication and answering our questions/requests prior and during our trip. Pros: you really feel like you are living as a local, in the heartlands of Istanbul. 2 mini marts just outside the apartment building. Walking distance to Istiklal street! Accessible street. Flexible check out. Cons: Unfortunately, one thing that dampened our experience upon arrival was our surprise to find out the stove and heater and wifi were not working, all these due to late payment. Having said this, the host was quick to fix these issues and we had wifi a few hours after arrival (even though only connecting from the living room space), the hot water and gas (a few days later, but its fine, was fixed, and will not get into details). Other comments mention the climb and steps up to the apartment daily, it is true that the 4 flights of winding steps up can be tiresome after a long day out. It did get tiring. It does get noisy at night if you open the windows. Overall a pleasant experience at this carefully curated apartment, just take note of the little details that could affect the overall stay. x