We absolutely loved our stay in Abdullah's apartment, it's a very special place and it made our time in Istanbul so magical. We spent hours each day & night sitting on the balcony and enjoying the wonderful view of the Bosphorus; watching the cats playing on the roof and in the laneway below, and also watching the seagulls fly over us. Abdullah was an excellent host; friendly and very easy to communicate with, quick to respond to questions and he provided excellent instructions on how to get to the apartment & find the keys. The apartment was very well equipped and very clean and the location is fantastic- so close to Galata Tower, Taksim Square, and the trams & ferries. The back of the apartment faces the amazing view and the front of the apartment (bedroom & kitchen side) faces the busy street below. We loved the sound of people walking by and the incredible Istanbul nightlife, it made our stay all the more authentic! I can't recommend this place highly enough if you want to feel like a local when visiting Istanbul. Thank you Abdullah for making this lovely apartment available to the world! We will definitely be staying here again when we next visit.