Pelin's place is at a wonderful location for those who want to explore the European side of Istanbul. You can also get to the Anatolian side with public transportation. You need to be aware though, that the streets in this area are narrow and steep, so it may not be that easy to get to if you have a lot of big luggage.
Pelin was easy to communicate with and she gave us valuable information about the area. There are a lot of close by coffee shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. We enjoyed our stay.