We enjoyed very much staying in Tareq's apartment.
It is nice, clean and cosy, and really quiet, although the windows are looking on the street.

The great advantage is the location. We preferred the slightly exotic touch of the street instead of the poshy, more European style streets in Cihangir, that begin just over the corner.
The small square around Firuz Aga Mosque is the real heart of the neighbourhood with the best places to eat, drink and sit - and all this is just 2 blocks from the house.

Tareq was a perfect host, he replied very quickly, gave us lot of information and arrived on time for checking in and out. It's a pity we didn't find time to accept his invitation to his flat, which is in the same street.

Don't forget to consult the 'Istanbul Eats" pocket guide, it was our bible :)