Ilhan was a lovely host and the Perla Color House was lovely. It was about a 10-minute walk from Sishane metro and the Istikal Caddesi. The walk is easy if you go through the neighborhood on the next street up (Emin Cami Sk), turn at the church on Gümüş Küpe Sk., and turn right again on Ömer Hayyam Cd. You get a feel for the neighborhood passing old guys playing dominoes, cards, and backgammon.