We really could not ask for anything more during our stay in Istanbul. Ayla's place was exactly as advertised. The location is very hip with lots of quality restaurants within a 2 minute walk. The apartment does require you to walk up 6 flights of stairs, so please keep that in mind, but the balcony made it more than worth it. Not only did I have an incredible place to drink my coffee but the view from the balcony over the river was priceless. Really, it could not have been better.