This is an amazing apartment in the coolest neighborhood of Istanbul. All of my Turkish friends told me to try to stay in Galata if possible, as it is commonly known as the Soho of Istanbul with the countless boutique shops and little cafes and restaurants. The inside of the apartment does not disappoint - it looks and feels even better than the pictures. Clean, spacious, and very cool! Doruk is an amazing host - he gave very detailed and helpful information way in advance, and he tirelessly addressed all our questions and concerns once I got to Istanbul. Starting from the arrival at the airport, we could feel his attentiveness to his guests, making sure we were taken care of. Our group was 3 girls and 2 guys, and we always felt safe even with the protests happening in Istanbul - Doruk let us know the times and locations to avoid in the city. We felt that we were very lucky, you can't ask for a better host than Doruk!