Pi's flat, upstairs from a nice café in Cihangir, is light, airy, and very welcoming. One of the best parts is being able to wake up and throw open the window to a beautiful view of the sea. And Pi herself is a sweetheart: funny, thoughtful, constantly laughing at the antics of her cats, leaving you a plate of fruit and some Turkish slippers... From her flat you can walk everywhere, and it is just round the corner from a street of great cafés, bars, and bakeries. I especially liked the SALT art/culture centers at Beyoglu and Galata.