First off, the location is absolutely key. The apartment is located right on the hustling shopping street near Taxsim Square. The ladies who own this apartment are fabulous, kind, generous and responded to my emails/Whatsapp right away. The decoration and design of this top floor apartment is unbelievable, classy, chic, like a loft in New York City or San Francisco. The windows have a 180 degree view to the cityscape and water. Comfortable sleeping quarters, quiet & cozy. Keep in mind that there is an elevator that takes you only to the fifth floor, then you have to walk and go up and down a flight of stairs to reach the apartment. But trust me, it's all worth it. I will be returning here every summer.