Ahmet's apartment was definitely as described (very clean, cozy, and very convenient). It is a short walk to the tram that moves through all of the sites in old Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, cistern, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Archaeology Museum, etc. etc.). Although all of these are will worth visiting, the immediate area around Ahmet's place is also phenomenal. The small streets around Galata Tower and Istikal Cd. are full of great food, deserts, music, and surprises. We fell in love with Istanbul thanks in large part to the location of Ahmet's apartment. Will definitely return.