Staying at the apartment was considerably better that I had expected, the staff there is outstanding in every aspect of hospitality, any information you need is just a couple floors down in the reception area with their well informed and conscientious staff that are available 24/7. Their fluent in multiple languages and very knowledgeable with any kind of activity you may be interested in doing. Safe, secure building with unexpected cleaning daily by staff members. Location is awesome, close to everything in the old city by walking. After arrival & being in the area a couple days it was obvious there was zero issues with being American in Istanbul considering the state of our government, all people are respectful, curious, and kind. I’ll return and sty here again, hands down a bargain and a great experience.