It’s a good apartment (though I would not call it luxurious). The location is perfect: it’s very close to Istiklal street and has lots of really good restaurants around (Aheste is literally 1 minute walk). The lane, where the building is located, is really small and quiet: it looks quite abandoned at weekends but is full of life at weekdays - there are several contemporary art galleries nearby, a bank and so on. Despite the lane is secluded, it’s safe and being a solo traveller I haven’t experienced any discomfort. The apartment is small but convenient: it was very clean, warm (that was an important point for me) and had everything I needed. Arek was very quick in responding and was very accommodating. Most probably, I will stay there again if travel to Istanbul.