Burak's apartment place was the ideal Istanbul base for our week on the European side. Fast internet (only thing to improve would be that the wifi unfortunately didn't really reach the bedroom), beautifully designed and decorated, fantastic neighbourhood and so much around. Communicating with Burak was easy and fast, and he was super accommodating (e.g., kindly offered to send a cargo delivery when we asked if we could have a second key for the apartment as he had injured his foot). Highly recommend trying some borek from the borek shop 1 minute away down the main street, heavenly falafel from Falafel Koy a few minutes up the hill, and best of all - a hidden gem ~3-4 minutes away, have a meal (or two or three) at Wegain Deli, one of the best meals I've had this year!