The apartment has amazing views of the Bosphorus from the terrace. It is very centrally located to Taksim square, Galataport and Kabatas. The host sent some really helpful recommendations for places to eat around the neighborhood which is very helpful. She also checked in with us to ask if we needed anything (unfortunately we did not see each other as she was out of town during the time we visited). The main issue I had with the place is that Taxis rarely come all the way up to the apartment street so it is hard to catch a quick ride if you have a meeting to go to or are pressed with time. The stairs and the hill are a good cardio workout but the place itself is very elegantly decorated, it has all the needed amenities, a full kitchen to use if you are inclined. I very much enjoyed my stay (minus taking luggage upstairs and downstairs).