What a wonderful place to stay in Istanbul. The small flat is a delight. There is street life to observe out the front room window and a quiet and peaceful bedroom in the back. You will love watching all the children at play. The Balat neighborhood is a wonderful place to discover. Everything you need, produce, breads, pastries, restaurants are close at hand on the main street. Make sure to take some of the stairways up the hills behind the flat to discover more of Balat and take in some delightful views. The bus lines are nearby to take you to Taksim and Sultanamet. Erhan was a wonderful contact person and responsive to all our questions. All in all a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.