We felt that the best place to stay in Istanbul is in the Fahit district based on what we had read and been told. The apartment was simple but clean and has all the needed amenities. The rooftop terrace is a nice extra with good views of the water from that level. Walking around the immediate area one feels like you are in a real Istanbul neighborhood and not a tourist district. Nearby restaurants served good tasty food at reasonable prices. There is no elevator if a prospective guest had significant leg problems but it was just fine with us. All in all a place we would stay again and would recommend.