Stay here! The apartment is clean, has fun decor and great natural light, comfy beds, blankets and towels, and a terrace with an amazing view both day and night. The photos are accurate - it's been really well renovated and is beautiful. It has everything you could need - AC, a washing machine, wifi, etc. The place is on the fifth or sixth floor, and has two locked doors and a security system - as a woman traveling alone, even one who doesn't speak any Turkish, I felt very safe. The neighborhood is a great glimpse of Istanbul beyond the tourist sights, just normal families going about their lives. On Sundays there is even a street market that pops up outside with fresh produce, cheese, and bread. For those who prefer a supermarket, there's a Carrefour 5 minutes away. The apartment is at most a 10 minute walk to Istiklal Street.

Yaprak arranged a transfer service from the airport for me (which worked seamlessly) and was there at the apartment to meet me, orient me, and answer any questions. It was super easy to catch a cab back to the airport from the street when it was time to leave. I loved staying here and would recommend it to anyone!