Mr. Akif's place is located in strategic location: 5 minute walk to Galata Tower, 2 minute walk to bagicilar (i know i spelled wrong) tram station, 8 minute walk to the port of karakoy and easy walk towards to Istical Caddesi (about 6 minute walk). also his place is artists like street (kinda like very mini balat area), and is trendy neighbor hood. also the neighborhood has everything one needs near by; restaurants, grocery & vegitable store, cafe, Gym (cleanest and best gym around the istical should a traveler needs their daily work out)
Due to a bad weather I was not able to check in first day, but Mr. Akif had been very patient and accomodating and assisted me in everyway and even was very flexible. Mr. Akif is highly recommended host to traveler who seeks to find place to stay in istanbul.
Mr. Akif's apartment is very cosy apartment and has one of great roof top terrace and balcony and would be a picturesque worthy (but too bad i came in cold weather days). Thus when it is high season, i recommend to book Mr. Akif's place before it is reserved (yes it can be easily taken by other travelers during spring to fall seasons) by other eager travelers.