Julia & Tarkan are great hosts. They are very quick to respond to questions. They have a team who help as well, and were very helpful. The location is ideal, and i felt very safe. The Irish pub next door was great, the restaurant across the street is the best deal in town, and yummy. As many of the reviewers have commented, the street noise is pretty loud in the evenings. However, I didn't notice it once I was in the bedroom. Definitely will stay here when I'm back in Istanbul!!