The apartment was amazing, I will definitely look to stay here during my next visit to Istanbul.
The location was perfect. It is about a minute's walk from Istiklal street with hundreds of restaurants and shops, yet the apartment is on a quiet street, away from the noise of Istiklal.
Bilge was a great host. She was very easy to communicate with and happy to help. The apartment itself was comfortable and very nicely decorated.
The best part of the apartment, however, was the terrace. The terrace was huge and offered views of Galata tower, the Bosphorus, Sultanahmet (including the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque). It is the perfect place to have a coffee in the morning and for relation after a long day out.