This is a fantastically located apartment, minutes from lively nightlife and restaurants. We found it a perfect place to return to after days out exploring the sundry delights of the city. Neat, clean and well appointed, we couldn't fault it. Being at the rear of the building ensures that it is quiet as well. We stayed for nearly a week and if we ever return to Istanbul, we'd be keen to stay in Mehmet's flat again. Our two kids (13 & 6) enjoyed it as well.

It is minutes walk from İstiklal Caddesi and Taxsim square making transport connections really easy. We arrived and left via airport bus to/from Taxsim Square. The airport bus stop is a short walk away. Likewise, the Metro is moments away with the Taxsim funicular that connects with the tram at Kabataş a very simple, fast way of getting over to the older part of the city at Sultanahmet. We also caught the ferry from Kabataş dock to the Princes Islands; a worthwhile day trip.

Mehmet is the consummate host; warm and genial, you couldn't meet a nicer guy. He gave us a terrific array of recommendations; places to go, sights to see and decent restaurants to eat at.

We wholeheartedly recommend this apartment to anyone coming to stay in Istanbul. Beyoğlu is such a fabulous neighbourhood, we wanted to airlift the whole locality to inner Sydney.