This apartment was perfect for our week-long stay. There were so many small details to make it a comfortable place for us. While it's close to a lot of the attractions of Istanbul, you still get to be immersed in a more local neighborhood. It's in a dense area but mornings and nights were super quiet. And the bed is comfortable so you can get lots of good sleep after long days of walking around. Helen, who is the local host when Julie isn't there, was wonderful. She gave us lots of helpful tips and helped us get settled in. The apartment has a couple of convenience stores on the same block and there's a wonderful outdoor market very close by. All in all, I highly recommend!