Ulas is a very responsible host who takes great care of his guests. He was always very patient and went out of his way to help us when we were faced with a problem. The apartment itself was clean and well equipped while the location was also central. Most of the shops in the immediate area sell shoes & bags but there are numerous local eateries which serve fresh bread, kebap, Uzbek flat breads, menemen and other delicacies. Mini-grocery shops are also on the same street, although one should walk a bit more for a bigger selection (SHOW or Kim supermarkets). Must-visit locations like Sultanahmet and Hagia Sofia can be reached by foot in ~15-20 minutes.