For me and my boyfriend this place wasn't exactly what we was looking for.. I'm sure meeting Bashma would be a wonderful experience as she seams like a lovely lady. For us it wasn't a choice we made again since It felt a bit dirty and worn down and wasn't in the part of the city we would have preferred, looking back at it... I wish Bashma and everyone considering to visit Istanbul a nice journey... enjoy!
Take care, Ninna