An ideal place to discover Istanbul. A completely equipped, instantly livable apartment convenient to everywhere. Even though only 3 blocks from Taksim Square, the cultural center of Istanbul, the apartment is an oasis of quiet while everything you want is minutes away. Walk downhill through the hillside neighborhood and you are at the Kabatas Tram stop that takes you to the old city across the Golden Horn in minutes. When coming back take the Funicular next to the tram stop back up to Taksim Square and then walk down the three blocks to the apartment. Two small grocery stores for daily stuff are right outside. A major supermarket (Migros) is ten minutes away by bus (40T, 42T, 559C or DT1 to Besiktas. Bus stop is in front of the Park Hotel Bosphorus two blocks from the apartment) Besiktas, and Kabatas below the apartment are also major ferry terminals for crossing the Bosphorus.
Fatma was very helpful and reachable. A extremely enjoyable month in a city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.
As a side note, the Moovit App works extremely well in Istanbul for public transportation. That and an Istanbulkart makes discovering the city a breeze. Enjoy.