Staying in Akif's apartment was one of the best experiences that I have ever had with AirBnB. The flat is very clean and organized, and the pictures are an honest representation of what it looks like. The balcony was easily one of my favorite parts. It has a great view and lends itself to being a very fun place to fellowship with your traveling companions (the view is especially spectacular at night).

The location of the apartment is also wonderful. It is within walking distance of most of the major attractions of the city; however, taxis are so cheap in Istanbul, so it is also very convenient to taxi wherever you wish to go.

As great as the apartment itself is, Akif is hands down the best part of staying in this flat. He is by far the most generous and best host that I have ever experienced with AirBnb. On one of our evenings in Istanbul, he showed us around the city the entire evening. He took us to one of his favorite "local" places for dinner, as well as showed us some of the best nightlife in Istanbul. In particular, he took us to a fantastic rooftop bar that we would have never found on our own.

Overall, it was such a great experience staying in this flat, and it would be foolish to stay anywhere else in Istanbul!