Istanbul is a great city, but the days that we stay at the appartment made the trip mightier. We were in a very friendly manner welcomed by Mahmut. We were surprised by the hospitality, a nice experience to experience Turkish culture up close. The appartment was very clean, with a breathtaking view of the sea. Everything about the appartment was new. The location of the hotel was ideal. It was within walking distance of the grand bazaar, Beyazid, sirkeci, Eminonu. Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia were literally 1 minute from the hotel. It is also also easily accessible from the airport. Also we could be within 10 minutes by public transport in Taksim. it was definitely a 5 star stay.