This is a great apartment in a central, yet quiet part of the city. Ferries and buses are a short walk away, and so is absolutely everything you could want from the city. The apartment has everything you need and more, and is clean and inviting. The view of the Bosporos from the kitchen table alongside a cup of coffee is the best start of the day that I can imagine! Mete and his co-host Hadeel were really friendly, gracious and helpful. Hadeel met me when I arrived and explained everything about the apartment. Mete answered any questions promptly, and helped me out whenever I had a question either about the apartment or about navigating Istanbul. I stayed here for 4 weeks for work, and would definitely choose Mete's place again if (and when!) I return to Istanbul.