Idil is a great host, and we really enjoyed staying in her apartment. It's large, airy, quiet and fairly bright, and very well located close to Galata tower. Idil provided us with lots of useful information prior to our arrival and during our stay. The best cafe/restaurant we found in the area was the Guney on the square - the grilled sea bass was my favourite. I highly recommend this to anyone who is travelling to Istanbul and wants a slightly rustic & charming home away from home.