I spent two weeks in Jason's apartment June/July working remotely and enjoying the city. As a writer, it was an ideal setting with its separate study, monitor/tv above the desk, surrounded by books. It's a real home in what still feels like a real neighborhood - local shops, bakery, eateries, etc - and if that's what you're looking for you won't be disappointed. Coming back to the place after a meal or adventure into the city and sitting down with a book, surrounded by the buzz of the city out the windows, but in this comfy little sanctuary was always the sweetest point of the day, The area is not as trendy or clean as the more touristy or wealthier quarters of the city, but incredibly central - just a short walk to the best side streets of istiklal, just over the hill to Cihangir, and on a road convenient to buses and taxis. The guidance on you get from Jason's guide is priceless. Jorela who manages the property greeted me for check-in, provided great advice throughout my trip, arranged a taxi for my early departure, helped me order water throughout the trip, and quickly addressed a repair at the apartment. You'll be well taken care of.