The apartment is located on a quiet street in a lively neighborhood, full of restaurants and shops. It is near the Tophane tram stop, which makes it very easy to get to all the famous sights of the old city and beyond. Be prepared for a workout as there are a lot of stairs to get to this 5th floor unit, but once to reach it you are rewarded with stunning views of the city. The apartment was extremely clean and nicely furnished. Although we didn't get to meet him in person, Daniel was quick to respond to all my communications and questions. He gave us a list of recommendations for restaurants. The ones we went to were excellent. I would stay at Daniel's apartment again if we return to Istanbul in the future. I recommend it as a nice base to anyone visiting the city.