We LOVED our stay at Alexis' apartment. It is as described...maybe a bit bigger...and, is perfectly located for access to transportation, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. We even had a view, albeit distant, of the Blue Mosque and the Galata Tower. The apartment is surrounded by antique shops and small eating places. Try Cafe Babel for great mezzes, draft beer, and cool music and watch the locals walk by from their outdoor tables. The wifi is good, he has a great smart TV with BBC world news, and the bed is very comfy. I can't say enough about it. We were met by his father, who waited patiently for us as we were stuck in two-hour traffic getting from the airport on the Asian side. Thanks for that.