The apartment was spacious and the view across the park and the Bosphorus was stunning. Emir, his sister and beautiful mother could not do enough for us. Beşiktaş is the best area to stay in Istanbul. Very safe, experience the local culture as well as easy access by bus or ferry (the ferries are great) to all the areas you need to visit to experience the history of Istanbul. Emir provided lots of information on where to go, what to see ( not just tourist attractions), where to eat and the location of transportation of amenities. We loved Istanbul and loved where we stayed. Highly recommend this lovely apartment and beautiful family.