Engin is a great host. he communicated with me all information needed to arrive to the location and was very respectful and friendly. However I cancelled my reservation after one night only as I am a light sleeper and couldnt fall asleep at all due to the loud noises coming from the street. This is however the case with most apartment in the area (except the hotels that have a sound proof rooms). Also I would like to mention that the bathroom is tiny and the shower area is divided by a shower curtain only so expect the bathroom to be full of water after each shower. The location is excellent, very close to Galata tower and Istiklal street. You can walk to all touristic areas.