The first thing I have to mention is the view. Unbelievably amazing! The view from this apartment is truly breathtaking, and a view of Istanbul you will find in very few places. The building itself is a historic structure in an old neighborhood with winding cobblestone streets. The apartment has a lot of charm and is comfortable, and full of light. And did I mention the view?! The location is just right, only a short walk to public transportation, both bus and metro, and the surrounding walkable neighborhoods are full of bars and restaurants with a big choice of great authentic Turkish food. I was surprised by the fact that Istanbul is so hilly and full of stairs, which meant we were very well exercised during our visit. A couple of things you should know is that there are five flights of stairs leading to this apartment; there is no elevator. But our calfs and thighs are in much better shape after staying here. The view is definitely worth it. The one other thing to know is that the kitchen does not have an oven, so if you are big into cooking this is probably not ideal. There is a cooktop of course, and you can cook make food. But you will be in Istanbul, and I would recommend you eat out, the food is amazing! Hatice is a wonderful host with a lovely personality, and ever so helpful! Enjoy!