Mahmud’s apartment is located in walking distance to the blue mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the basilica cistern! We were amazed by how we could get around so easily! It is right by a strip of restaurants and baklava/Turkish delight places. Right by the strip is a tram stop, which can take you across the galata bridge to Galata Tower. The view from there is amazing! Mahmud provided a variety of options for places to eat and things to do! He was easily contactable and responded almost immediately. Would definitely recommend his apartment. We were a group of 6 and there was room for more!