After going through many neighborhoods in Istanbul, I must say this apartment is located in my favorite one. Cihangir has a young, artsy crowd with an insane amount of coffee shops. It’s a great place to spend a slow morning before sightseeing. My favorite Turkish breakfast was from Yiğit Sofram Gözleme ve Kahvaltı. Highly recommend.
The apartment is cute and adequate, with anything you need for a short or long stay. Tarik is a wonderful host, assisting in any way you might need. After a minor health problem, he called the Istanbul health department, found me a health clinic to go to, and even offered to wait with me to help navigate everything. I can’t think of a better representative for why I always prefer Airbnb over hotels.