Three friends and I stayed at Ekim's apartment during a four day visit to Istanbul. The apartment was perfect for our needs, which were primarily sleeping, showering and rest breaks. The beds were comfortable and the We did not cook or eat meals in during our stay, but the kitchen was quite large and stocked with dishes and appliances.

The proximity to Taksim Square was great (approximately 10 minute walk) and I'm not sure we would have wanted to stay much closer to the square, as it seemed to stay very loud late into the night (this is coming from four guys in their 20s who went out for drinks every night).

As indicated in other reviews, the cab driver was confused by the address, but he called Ekim and figured it out. I would recommend telling a cab driver to head towards the Hilton Hotel near Taksim Square when you first get into a cab. That will at least get you within a couple blocks of the apartment and you can call Ekim along the way.

Overall, a great place to stay and one that I would highly recommend. We did not get to meet Ekim, as he was out of the country, but he was very responsive and had individuals meet us at the door to check in and check out. Thanks Ekim!