Iason's apartment is a fusion of old meets new. The apartment still retains a historic charm of the early 20th century and recent modern renovation of the kitchen and bathroom. The latter both being efficient and tasteful. We enjoyed spending time in the two small living areas which were perfect for computer work or just reading away. Iason has beautiful shelving and a collection of fascinating books, many on the modern Middle East. We did not cook despite the complete kitchen because there are so many fantastic restaurants and excellent coffee shops in Istanbul.