the apartment was exactly as described. it was tucked into a bend of a quiet street, so there was virtually no traffic noise and i slept well. it’s well placed between taksim square and the waterfront, with dozens of restaurants in the area to enjoy. hasan was supremely easy to communicate with and very lovely and responsive. i stayed for a week and he delivered new towels half way through and offered cleaning etc. if i returned to istanbul and wanted to stay in the area again, i’d definitely stay at hasan’s apartment.