The flat was exactly as it was described and even more. It is a very comfortable and clean place with a great location and view. I believe the pictures don’t quite do the justice of how nice the flat is. It is close to Taksim square, multiple grocery shops within two minutes of walking distance and it even has a bus stop close by which is quite frequent and takes you to Taksim square within 10 minutes. Ilker was extremely helpful and kind I couldn’t have asked for a better host. This was my first visit to Istanbul and for sure it won’t be the last :).