A good clean large flat right in the centre of the european side of Istanbul but be aware, you need to commute to see most the Blue Mosque, the Bazar, the Bosphorus, old town. You probably would in any case. A metro station Osmanbey, round the corner, gives you full access to the airport (one change), the Anatolian side of the city (one change), taxis are passing by all the time. Shopping is easy with supermarkets, patisseries and many shops on the other side of the Pangaltı Roman Catholic Cemetery. On the main boulevard, 3 mn from there, big shops sell clothes, shoes and accessories. The house has double exposition, facing the street on the side of the living but the really nice side is the courtyard, where the bedrooms are. There is a balcony space where you can seat and enjoy the Mediterranean quiet life (and the call of the muezzin), all windows open. TV is nice. Broadband is just about ok. kitchenwares are a bit minimal (no cafetiere, although you have the necessary pots for a turkish coffee, no oven). A quirky drink water fountain was provided as tap water is so so, safe for shower etc, though. Bathroom is maybe the weakest point, no window, a bit shabby but clean and shower is in full working condition. This is a well maintained, welcoming place and I trust Seyda, who we have not met, will keep it that way,