Saban's apartment home was wonderful to stay at during our trip to Istanbul! It was very clean, had a comfortable bed, and a nice little balcony that overlooked the charming street the hotel was on. There was even a woman who came each morning to tidy up the room.
This area is where locals make shoes, and buy/sell them wholesale, so it was interesting to see. It is situated about a 10 minute walk up the hill to the Grand Bazaar and main street where the tram can take you to the Blue Mosque, Sofia, etc.
Saban and his staff were extremely responsive and helpful during our stay, and were a quick phone call or email away.