If I were ever put under house arrest, this is the place I would pick. The view is so stunning, and literally at every hour of the day and night. The photos don't do it complete justice. And it's on the 5th floor so it gets your butt in shape too. Hatice herself was just the kindest host. She was very helpful with any questions I had - knows the city well since she's been here way over a decade.
Her help around the building is really nice and polite too.
The area is perfect too. One side is the typical places people would go to, but do check out the other side of the apartment too, which is a more local neighborhood with amazing food and farmer's market (which Hatice told me about week one and I got all my groceries from there).
Ive stayed in turkey 4 times in different places, believe me this view is hard to come by so def get this place.
And, thanks Hatice for your hospitality and for trusting me with your place.