Mustafa's place was located on the 5th floor in an excellent part of Istanbul with plenty of restaurants, coffee houses, convenience stores, pastry shops, all just minutes away. Accessing the apartment requires you to walk up a narrow spiral staircase which may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with balance issues. Part of this amazing view is the proximity to a beautiful mosque, however morning calls to prayers are certainly something you're going to notice. I personally loved it, gave me the feeling of authentic Istanbul and only added to the deep sense of history you feel in this city. Getting around to other parts of the city was easy and enjoyable. I prefer the 8-minute walk to the ferry terminal, but the underground metro was even closer. My favorite part of every evening was the walk along the promenade and the view of Bosphorus Straights. Overall, the apartment itself was as described, comfortable, clean with an amazing view.