This apartment was like a little gem within a very beautiful but very chaotic and cluttered city. It was as beautiful and clean as a fancy hotel, and several steps from Taksim square but on a quiet street with a balcony overlooking an empty lot.
The area itself is very rustic but the building is new and feels modern and welcoming. Both Kerem and the other guys were very helpful - taking me through the apartment and telling me how to get to the airport at 5AM.
The only downside to the apartment is that it is located on the 5th floor and requires climbing quite a few stairs to get to.