I’m sure that Irina didn’t know what to think when I first came in to the apartment! I had a bad attitude because it took a long time to find the place and traffic in the street where the apartment is would hardly allow me to walk there with bags. After I understood the area a bit more, Irina’s directions had been fine but the taxi left me at a different metro exit, which meant I had to walk a lot. I would advise having a taxi driver talk to her first. I have been to Istanbul a couple of times before but in Sultanahmet so wanted to try something different in Beyoğlu. Now that the week is over it was a good choice, you can always find somewhere to go or something to do and a beautiful view of the city across the water. The apartment is on the fifth floor of a spiral staircase with motion lights as you climb up or down. It was no problem for me and my friend to run up and down but you should be in good health. Because the apartment is at the top it is very easy to be alone on the terrace most any time. There are two balconies in the flat - both get the morning sun, so more pleasant to sit there in the evening (well, in late September). The apartment was clean and it was great to have a bath and a half. There is no TV but the Wi-Fi is strong if you bring your computer and who wants to watch TV in Istanbul? I could go on and on about things I like about the apartment like the fruit seller who sits at the front steps always ready to let you try some unusual fruit and sell you whatever you need. There are many cafés, bakeries, a grocery store – anything you need, right there. Again – one of the best parts was that Irina was always ready on WhatsApp to answer my questions about transportation or where to buy different things. Highly recommend this place!