The host welcomed us warmly, though we arrived late in the night. The flat was as nice as it was described. Especially nice was the central heating system in the flat, since the weather was unfortunately pretty cold.
The neighborhood with the narrow steep roads bordered with historical buildings gives the feeling of old Turkey. Istiklal Caddesi is only 8 minutes on foot away from the flat, perfect for long and relaxed (window) shopping or taking the Tunnel tram and train to reach other historical parts of the city like Galata Kulesi, Galata Kopru, Hagia Sophia, Sultan Ahmet Cami, Grand Bazaar and others. In short the location is perfect to explore old Istanbul.