Very clean, central, quite (no traffic noise !) and new accomodated open apartements with a nice balcony and even a garden between Istanbul neighbours. Very friendly, helpfull and open minded host Mehmet who speaks fluent German (forgot my earrings and was informed via sms before I was back in Munich !). We felt like at home and enjoyed these central place near Istiklal Caddesi (5 min.), nice bars with perfect views around the bosporus, marmara sea, ..., Galata tower, the sea, ... Next tram station is "TOPHANE" (after Galata bridge). Who looks for a classic tourist place should go to a hotel with small rooms in Sultanahmet ...