Fatma was an great host! I stayed a month and I loved it so much I extended my stay in another room. It’s a terrific location, a 5 minute walk from İstiklal street, 10 minute walk to Taksim Square. You get a very authentic Istanbul vibe at the house. The neighborhood is thumping with energy, but you don’t hear anything inside. There’s a great rooftop to relax and have a coffee. They invited us for tea and sometimes we would grab dinner. You can tag along to the market on Sundays. It’s a terrific base from which to explore Istanbul.