Necati was a wonderful host, going out of his way to make us feel comfortable and part of the family. The location is excellent and is just a short walk of a couple of minutes to the Hippodrome, Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque. At the bottom of the street are a couple of cafes or facilities in the apartment allow for cooking your own meals. Public transport is nearby at Sultanhamet tram station with easy access to other parts of the city and tourist sites. We found Istanbul to be a friendly, happy city with great tourist attractions and excellent food.