Wow, Istanbul is truly an amazing city, a melting pot of cultures and history. Ali's flat is perfectly situated for exploring the ancient peninsula, the cosmopolitan Pera/Beyoglu district and the more contemporary northern parts of Istanbul.
The flat is bright clean and very comfortable. The balcony affords you the sounds and colors of the city, from the horns of ships passing through the Bosphorous to the birds hailing overhead. You can see the topkapi palace, the seat of power of the Ottoman empire.
Ali is an excellent host and
I would highly recommend his flat for anyone looking for an authentic Istanbul experience.