My stay at this place was great and we enjoyed it. There can only be noise problems. The apartment is centrally located, so opening the windows makes a lot of noise. At least during the summer, closing the windows makes it too hot. There was too loud music at 3 a.m. and cars crossing by. There are people walking by all night shouting. In addition, there is sometimes a shortage of water in the area. Our host was very responsive to every need we had. It has a real Istanbul feel that you do not get from staying in a hotel.