This thoroughly modern apartment is located in the old city of Istanbul in a wonderful neighborhood filled primarily by local Istanbulites. The area abounds with delightful coffee houses and kebab places and is about a twenty to twenty-five minute walk (or three dollar taxi ride) from the city's most popular sites.

Firat was a friendly host who gave us full access to his kitchen and living room. He invited us for breakfast though our sightseeing itinerary did not allow us much time for socializing. We had a small problem connecting to WiFi but this was quickly resolved after he called a support person who was able to correct the problem. Our room was quiet and had a large closet and comfortable bed, but was very small and had little space to layout a suitcase or work (I write). We had the feeling that we were in a spare room rather than a room that was specifically set up to accommodate AirBNB guests.

Overall... great location; lovely apartment very much as described in the listing; friendly, easy going and accommodating host; very small bedroom suitable mainly for sleeping.