Hatice's apartment was perfectly located for our week of touring Istanbul and Turkey. Minutes from Taksim and Istiklal avenue, and also very convenient to get to all sightseeing locations. Most of all, it is located in a very typical Istanbul neighborhood, where we felt like locals. Resturants / cafes around the apartment were plenty. The apartment itself had a lot of character, with nervous thoughtful touches by Hatice. We also got to enjoy nice coffee at Hatice's cafe located at the base of he building. Highly Recommended for a memorable time in Istanbul