Excellent apartment. Safe, close to multiple sites. So clean and stylish. The view was beyond post-card perfect. The shower was a DREAM! Hot water via the incredible double rain shower heads... OMG. The amenities were amazing. Baran provided many thoughtful touches: cold drinks in the fridge, instant coffee next to the kettle. He was available within minutes if I had questions. Once I realized I couldn't charge my IPhone or FitBit with the US plug because of the 110/220 watt conversion, Baran appeared within 10 minutes with a charger I could use for my electronics. Did I mention the elevator that provided access to the 8th floor? Great after a long day walking the city. There are small stores, a bar and a tea/coffee shop and a Doner sandwich place all within steps of the apartment. Taksim is literally a straight shot 10 minute walk. Day or night, I felt safe walking in the neighborhood alone. Next trip to Istanbul - I would love to stay again.