(+) Ahmet’s place is right in the middle of e v e r y t h i n g - close to independently owned cafes, the famous Istiklal Street, Taksim Square, and really good restaurants in Karakoy. Sultan Ahmet is 20 minutes away on foot. It’s also close to Tophane tram station and the metro. Kabatas is just one tram ride away from the apartment - Kabatas is where most boats to the Asian side depart from. Ahmet the host was responsive and helpful.
(-) The walls of the apartment are not sound proof and so we could hear our neighbors frequently. The internet was unstable. There is a water heater but it can’t produce enough hot water for 2 - one needs to wait an extra 10-15 mins.