A great apartment, spacious and bright (many windows!), with nice street views. For me it was comfortable from the start. Everything works well; the internet is dependable. The location in Cihangir is quiet but only a few minutes’ walk to cafes and shops. The area feels like a real neighborhood; there’s an elementary school on the corner; regulars gather at cafes. The furniture and bed are very comfortable, the open-plan kitchen very usable (though if you plan to cook you’ll need to gather basics yourself). I’m in my 70s and was worried by reviews mentioning hills and stairs (which are spiral) but I had no problem. Burcu is quick to respond, thoughtful, and experienced. I loved Cihangir and will definitely look for Burcu’s apartment my next time in Istanbul.