We had a great time at Alis Apartment. It's only 5 minutes to Istiklal Avenue and the metro, so it will be the perfect start for your Istanbul trip. Ali is a great host, He even ordered us a taxi to the airport when going home. The rooms are a little smaller than they look on the Photos, but the view is gorgeous. Waking up seeing the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn in the spring sun is one of the best things to experience.