it is superbly located in a dark little alley off the main street which brims with good food, markets and shops. Just a couple of minutes walk to Besiktas ferry and the clean and frequent buses that whisk you into old Istambul. the apartment is super clean, newly refurbished and well-equipped. Above all, the host is excellent in their prompt and friendly responses. ultimately the darkness of the apartment and the on-off low rumble of the generator/compressor behind the kitchen/bedroom are its only deficits. if you are not a difficult sleeper, you will love the space and the area.