The location is good in general since the Şişli district is among the best ones, safe. The thing is the building itself is situated in kinda lowland, meaning you have to climb up pretty much to reach the nearest subway station, and to get back you have a pleasant walk downhill. However, you can always take a taxi, I prefer walking. I bet there's even a bus or minibus, but I didn't take one. It takes up to 15 min to reach the subway and metrobüs both Şişli/Mecidiyeköy. Around the house are a lot of supermarkets, fruit & vegetable stalls opened 24/7 🙃 hair saloons, several gyms, bakeries, grocery stores, etc etc etc. The apartment is clean and cozy, feels like home, Ramazan keeps the place tidy. The building has an elevator, no problem reaching the 5th floor whether you carry some luggage. When I arrived, Ramazan came outside to meet me in person and help with my personal belongings, that was very kind of him. Even though Ramazan, the host, doesn't speak English, we had decent communication throughout Google Translate 😁 This is the case when technology helps, not harms. Ramazan is a pleasant guy, always ready to help, frequently offering fresh towels & bedsheets, always welcomed and kind. Turkish hospitality it is! He's an interesting person, has a massive collection of audio CDs, vinyl and cassettes, this is great. The apartment has pretty much everything to make one's stay comfortable like a washer and kitchenware. Wi-Fi has a stable and fast download, but uploading is painful in Turkey in general. The best is Ramazan's cat Paşa, which I like most! Cute, clever lovely creature. I spent a good time with the cat. I love cats, and Istanbul is cat's kingdom 😸 The room is nice and clean, has one double bed, a wardrobe, table & chair, bookshelf, one big window that helps to keep the room fresh and bright during daytime. P. S. Shower always has hot water, no problem occured. I totally recommend to not hesitate and stay with Ramazan, when you come to Istanbul 👍