We had a really nice time in Istanbul and enjoyed to stay at Pinars flat. It is in walking distance from the main shopping area around Istiklal and Taksim Square. The street and area is very lively (also in the evenings) and there is a local market on Kurdela Sokak on sundays.

The flat itself is very nice, but staying there in the middle of summer with 35 C, air-condition would be a nice upgrade.