We stayed six nights, using this apartment as our base for exploring Istanbul and surrounding area. Farouq is an excellent host, and he took care of every detail from beginning to end, responding immediately to any questions. The bright apartment is secure and well furnished including kitchen facilities, nice bathrooms, good A/C. Location is a quiet neighbourhood, with good shops and restaurants, and a leisurely stroll away from all the major sights in central Istanbul. Highly recommended!