The property is perfectly located in Cihangir, on the west side of the Bosphorus close to Dolmabache Palace and Taksim Square. It took us a day to get our bearings, but once we did, it was easy to navigate the neighborhood. The topography is a little rough with steep staircases (pack lightly). If you have difficulty walking or climbing stairs, this might not be the best place to stay. From the exterior, the neighborhood seems a little sketchy and cats everywhere. However, the people are nice and the neighborhood was very safe. The apartment is clean, has all the amenities, washer and dryer works great and so does the air conditioning. We bought groceries from the market 2 minutes up the hill and had a great meal at Fames Cihangir next door. Gui was always responsive and pleasure to talk to. For our first time in Instanbul we were extremely happy and pleasantly surprised by the hospitality of the Turkish people. We will definitely be back. Thank you Gui for your warmth and hospitality.