We had a great month-long stay in Tareq's flat. The location was perfect for us - right between the hip neighborhoods of Cihangir and Karaköy (which are packed with good restaurants and cafes), a quick walk to Istiklal and Taksim Square, and a short-tram ride or nice walk away from the historical sights in the old city. The apartment is spacious for a couple and has a comfortable sofa bed for extra guests, lots of natural light, and a very well-equipped kitchen for making meals at home. Wi-fi was fast. Tareq was a welcoming and accommodating host, providing plenty of helpful details on how to reach the flat and some bread, fruit and snacks for our first day in Istanbul. We had an issue with the plaster on the kitchen ceiling falling due to water leaking from the roof of the building (remember, buildings in Istanbul are old!), but Tareq was very apologetic and provided a fix for our stay. All in all, we were very happy to have the flat as a home for our time in Istanbul.