There are so many great places to stay in Istanbul, but this one stands out on so many levels. Its located on a small street just off one of the many lively microvillages of the city with just enough third wave coffee, art shops, and cafes, bars, and restaurants to create a sense of place and home, but zero noise. It sits equidistant (i.e. super close) between the Galata Tower, Istikial/Taksim, Cihangir, and Karakoy, blocks from ferries. You go down the stairs from the entrance of the modern building to the apartment, which is itself spread across two levels. Through some magic of architecture, even though you've gone down a floor or two, there are patios to the outside everywhere. The pictures are spot-on...the place features modern design with clean lines, all the appliances you could need (including a modern washer and dryer that work great), ample power outlets, and seating. Behic provides very clear instructions for self-check in, and everything was just awesome.