For a city trip in Istanbul we stayed in Mersin's apartment for a week and were totally satisfied. The apartment absolutely keeps what is promised in the Airbnb description. It is newly renovated, cozy and completely equipped in order to feel good. Everything functions well. Situated in near, food walking distance to Istiklal road and thus not far away from Taksim Square and Galata Tower it is the ideal place to start discovery tours to the famous sites of Istanbul and afterwards to come back and recreate. The apartment is located in a typical residential area with some shops to cover basic daily needs. At no time we felt insecure walking around the streets in the neighbourhood. Although we haven't seen the landlord Mersin during our stay, he was always caring in order to give us a good stay. Altogether the appartment is absolutely recommendable for a city trip to Istanbul; we would book it again in future. Just to mention it, it is also easily accesible by public transport (metro M1 from airport Atatürk to final station, change into M2 to Sishane or Taksim, walk up or down Istiklal road to Galatasaray Lisesi, than turn and go down Hamalbasi road).