Basak's apartment is located in a lovely neighbourhood described in Orkhan Pamuk's "Istanbul - Memories and the City". The house is surrounded by antique shops, so you will have no trouble finding a piece of Istanbul to bring home, and there are lots cozy and tasteful cafes and restaurants in the vicinity. The apartment itself is great: you'll propably be sharing it with other guests, but we've barely seen or heard any of them during our stay. The room we got had a lovely big bed and a great view out of the window. Basak's apartment was what we needed for a terrific stay in Istanbul, and her recommendations surely helped to take off. Thank you!