You will not find a better host, Farouq was available 24/7 for his clients, from advise on places to eat to getting last minute covid tests organised to taxi pick upphone calls at 3am all done with the most pleasant friendly nature.
The apartment is in a great location about 15 minutes walk to the blue mosque etc with numerous cafes within a few minutes walk but be ready for the stairs as the unit is on the second floor
I cannot recommend this host highly enough he made my stay in Istanbul that much more enjoyable
Thank you so much Farouq