Mert's place was comfortable for a short stay in Istanbul. The location was perfect for exploring Taksim and a short walk down the hill to Karakoy. You can easily walk to Eminonu too. The apartment is cute and cozy, not very bright if you need direct sunlight but the lighting is sufficient. Mert was very attentive, the apartment had a sewage smell coming from the bathroom as happens in many old building in a crowded and old part of town. There's nothing anyone can do about it but he came by and left some new air fresheners in the bathroom that really helped. The sofa was very comfortable while watching tv in the evenings as was the bed in the bedroom. The wifi was fast and reliable and the kitchen was fully stocked. The only thing that I was missing was a hook or shelving in the bathroom, the radiator is the only place to hang clothes or towels and there's no space on the sink to put things, not a big deal but I felt it would make the bathroom more convenient. I would recommend this apartment for a very good value, short stay in Istanbul.