We have had a very enjoyable holiday in Istanbul and Özgür’s apartment provided excellent accommodation for our stay. The location of the apartment is ideal as it is walking distance to Taksim Square and a tram station and the high street where you will find shops and restaurants, at the same time, quiet – away from traffic and crowds. It was refurbished recently, so new and clean. Özgür been very responsive and helpful. A few ideas for incoming guests: there is a Carrefour supermarket on the high street in addition to local shops, the tram station of Tophane down the hill is closer than Taksim Square, you can take T1 to go to visit most of the places of interests. The apartment is less than 10 mins walking from the edge of the near side of Taksim Square, but if you take Havabus from SAW airport upon arrival, please add another 7-8 mins for your journey from the bus station at Point Hotel, which is located at the opposite/far side of Taksim Square.