Yusuf runs a great building in Istanbul, great hospitality, stylish decor, easy to get into and out of, good location. It's in the middle of the city so there was street noise as expected, but not more so from when I lived in NYC, except for I did hear a rooster at one point, which was novel. The place comes equipped with a small kitchenette type setup, not enough to do heavy duty cooking, but well stocked for light cooking or heating up things. Overall a great place to stay and great value.