We had a wonderful stay at this apartment. The local area's cafes and restaurants are very colourful and beautiful. You can quickly walk down to the Balat tram station which connects to the metro system. It will soon go all the way to Eminonu area, under construction there during our stay. The apartment seemed small as in common in Istanbul, but once we settled in it was perfectly comfortable and we were happy there. The hosts treated us well, arranged airport transfer services and are usually available in an open kitchen area next to the apartment building. A good place to stay, honestly run in an interesting area.