First time in istanbul and my stay couldn't have been made more pleasurable by staying as Yaprak 's cool apartment. The ad stated cool and cool it was indeed the interior is exactly what it is in the pictures. The apartment is only couple of minutes away from istiklal cadessi and the beyoglu area is quiet lively by the looks of it. There are local shops near by to stock up on supplies. The apartment is on the fifth floor so be warned quiet a few step to walk up but once indoors you easily forget the pressures of life. Didn't get to meet Yaprak on this occasion but met her friend who welcomed me to the house but her English is quiet limited. Yaprak was very much accessible and replies to messages almost instantly. The area itself is on the other side of beyoglu and there are some tired building around but for me this add more to the character of the place. If you thinking about it then go for it couldn't find a more better host than Yaprak.