We've had an amazing time in Istanbul and this was mainly due to the proximity that the apartment has to Istiklal street and Taksim square. The flat is at a quiet little picturesque street , minutes away from everything you may wish, day or night ,for food, entertainment and commuting. Red flags on the very uneven steep steps ,the dodgy entrance and the somehow neglected apartment itself. Bedding and towels were clean and the place smelled good. Fridge was not working. Temperature was great and easily regulated. With a little bit more love and care ,this could be a real gem. I had to remind myself the price I paid so no hard feelings! Obada has been available all the time and seemed like a great guy! Absolutely recommended for young people on a tight budget who just want a quiet place to sleep and refresh before getting out to have fun in a fabulous city as Istanbul. There is a great Hamam nearby called "Aga Hamami" which is worth visiting. Don't forget to sit on every tiny place around the little neighborhood next to the apartment, for Turkish tea, coffee, pastry dough and kebab, they're all crazy cheap and authentic and the hard working people there, always nice and smiling!