Yes, this apartment is as amazing as it looks in the photographs. In fact, it's far beyond. Hatice is a truly first-class host: her property is well kept and tastefully decorated, she's a great source of information about Istanbul and the neighborhood, and she welcomed us with cay, fruit and Turkish delights! From our check-in to our getting in a cab she was professional, kind and tremendously helpful.

The apartment is really breathtaking. The pictures can't do justice to the beauty of the view overlooking the Golden Horn, with the Süleymaniye Mosque (among many others) lit up on the river when the sun goes down.

The location couldn't be better: a 5 minute walk from the shops and cafe's of Istiklal, a 15 minute ferry trip across the water to get to the old city, or a few minutes to get to the tram. It's central, quiet, and unique, all together.

The only trade-off is that it is a five story walk up, but the view and wonderful feeling of the apartment was totally worth it.

Highly recommended!