Abdu's apartment is wonderful and charming. It is close to the ferries, train, buses and everything else, including shopping. Our driver had tough time finding it, so make sure you have maps or instructions before you arrive. But when we return to Istanbul next year, we cannot think of any other place but this apartment. It is a dream-like place. You can sit all day and watch the Bosphorus, the people and the European side. Abdu was also very helpful, as well as his mother who received us. We recommend it highly.