We loved our stay in this listing. The apartment is spacious, clean and very well situated. About 10 minutes walk to Taksim and 5 minutes down to the Bosphorus where you can take the tram that gets you to Galata bridge and the old part of Istanbul (Sultanahmet) very fast. The view is spectacular. We truly enjoyed spending time on the terrace especially in the evenings. Watching the full moon over the Bosphorus was wow. Uphill around the corner, there is a lovely breakfast place where we ate the best gozleme and omelets in Istanbul. We didn't meet the Airbnb host, but Marco, the owner, who welcomed us, was very nice and accommodating. Istanbul is an amazing city. We are going there every year. This apartment captures it's spirit perfectly, so I surely recommend it for all travelers. Thank you for a wonderful experience!