The apartment was exactly what I was hoping for - great light, comfortable, it felt like a little home. The place is on the 4th floor so its a bit of a trek but thats not unusual for Istanbul. The street was very busy and loud and sometimes difficult to walk because its a tiny street with heavy car traffic turning down the steep hill. The street itself is not much to look at because its just electrical shops. But - a very short distance away you have amazing cafes and jazz clubs and romantic little streets winding up to the tower. Its also very easy to take the tram up the hill or take the metro either direction. It's also a short walk to Karaköy. I would definitely stay here again. I'm usually like the turn-key places on airbnb, so this was perfect for me, but it should be noted that we never heard from the host beyond booking the place so if your looking for a guide to the city this is not the place to book. If you like to feel like its your own apartment you rented in the best city in the world, this is the jam.