This was a lovely place to stay! Having a 2 story home with a private courtyard and back patio space feels very rare in Istanbul. So it was very nice to be able to enjoy that! The neighborhood is conveniently located near the tram and by buses but it’s also a more relaxed area away from the touristy hustle and bustle of Fatih and the Sultanahmet area. Emel was a wonderful host- easy to communicate with and very helpful!! Things to keep in mind, is that there is no A/C and the place is in a residential neighborhood so you should be mindful of noise that may affect the neighbors.