It's really tough to adequately convey just how GORGEOUS this apartment is, or how WELL LOCATED, or how AMAZING this host is overall. But I'll try. First: I've stayed at airbnb apartments all over the world -- and this is probably my personal favorite. It's spacious, light-filled, beautiful, non smoking (which matters to me), safe, comfortable and has everything that you'd need to spend the rest of your life there. The location is in an area that I'd say is kind of the "soho" of Istanbul -- easy walking distance to everything. We walked to Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Sistern, etc. Had a great traditional visit to a Hamam that the host recommended. And about this host: Doruk is the best communicator we've ever dealt with, the check-in and check-out were smooth, he arranged airport transfers (more than a taxi but well worth the convenience), provided local sightseeing , shopping, and dining recommendations that were spot-on ("skip that, try this" kind of thing), and even a short tour of the area when we arrived. He clearly gets what people really want when they travel, and he's stayed in his own places to make sure nothing is lacking according to his own high standards. We had wonderful meals at local cafes lining the street, slept great in comfortable beds, enjoyed the luxury of XL bathrooms (especially for Europe) and took great delight in the overall architectural details and thoughtful design that clearly went into this beautiful apartment. I can't imagine staying anywhere else the next time we're in Istanbul, and I'm recommending this host to everyone I know. (I only hope it's not booked the next time we're there!) An A+ experience.