Damir was great and very helpful - from translating taxi drivers to recommendations for where to eat and find live music. The apartment was clean, centrally located in Taksim and great for exploring Istanbul's nightlife. The apartment is next to a police station, so it feels pretty safe. The apartment has everything you need- a hairdryer, towels, a washing machine. The only (very minor) note to make is that there are 5 flights of stairs.....but the view from the apartment is worth the climb!