Overall we would highly recommend Murat's place if you are visiting Istanbul - the location is close to tons of shops and restaurants, Galata Tower, the ferry port, and tram stop while still being on a quiet side street. We had a small issue with some furniture the first night, but Murat sorted it out very quickly and there were no problems for the rest of our stay. The TV and speakers are nice - if you want to enjoy them make sure to bring a Chromecast/Fire Stick and some audio cables! Istanbul is a beautiful city and Murat's place is a great home base for your time there.