Mehmet was so welcoming and really wonderful about sitting down with us to give his local recommendations. The apartment could not have been in a better location- 2 minutes from Iskital, 5 from Taksim, 15 to Karakoy, and 10 to the heart of Chiangir. It was really great being able to walk everywhere and even pop back at times through the day since it was so convenient. There are TONS of shops and restaurants to eat at and explore close by. We felt completely safe in the area- there are always tons of people out and the police station is right around the corner! Though you are right next to the busiest areas, the apartment was actually very quiet and peaceful- we were able to get lots of sleep! There were only two of us so the apartment was more than enough space, though the bathroom is very small.