Nice, central apartment with a great view - from the front room you can see the Bosphorus, from the bedroom you can see all across the pretty Istanbul houses. Berat's place is ideal for people who want a base to easily explore all the areas of Istanbul - Taksim square is very close, but it's also very easy to walk to the ferry point to get to the Asian side, and the golden horn is only about half an hour's walk. The apartment is simple but has good facilities - stove to cook on, fridge, washing machine, air con (although didn't use it) etc, although bear in mind it - like most Istanbul flats - has no lift and is on the 4th floor. Berat's communication was brilliant, and he lives nearby so it's easy to get help if you need it. I recommend Berat's place!