We were extremely happy with our stay at Murat's serviced apartments, and would definitely recommend it to any other budget travelers in Istanbul! The triple apartment we stayed in was very clean (a cleaner comes every other day to change linens etc) and true to the photos (small, but actually a bit nicer than the photos, to be honest). For the building's guests, there is also access to a lovely rooftop terrace with nice chairs and tables and a view of the sea. Murat's space was only a short walk to the old city sights like Hagia Sophia and the bazaar, yet was in a refreshingly local neighborhood with good cheap local eateries nearby. Public transportation was also only a short walk away (but uphill). Murat himself was very nice, responsive, and helpful - when we asked him for an iron, within an hour he had gone out and bought a brand new one plus an ironing board for us! We hope to return when next we are in Istanbul.