Ismail is a very friendly man. He invited me to breakfast on the first day and made tea for me every night. His English is very good so there is no communication barrier. This apartment is located in the heart of Besiktas with a very nice balcony view of Bosporus. It is only 5 minutes walk to all the restaurants and bars. From Besiktas Meydan, you can easily take a bus to other places in Istanbul.