Emir's place was so nice that we extended our time and stayed a whole month. It is a great apartment close to public transportation and close enough to walk to many things like grocery stores and restaurants. We stayed at Emir's place during a country-wide partial lockdown, so most restaurants were not serving, as the government would not allow it, but they were delivering food and would sell food as take-away. This was convenient for us. The apartment was easy for delivery people to find with Emir's written directions provided in the apartment. This is a busy part of town, so if you like people and excitement, this is a great place for you. If you prefer sleepy small towns, you may want to reconsider visiting Istanbul, but if you like the hustle and bustle of city life, Emir's place is a great place to stay.