I had a great three night stay at Merve & Ahmet’s place - a cozy, quiet and authentic place with everything you need. The location is very central, but the street is quiet - so a good night’s sleep is guaranteed. Very simple check-in and checkout, and very responsive hosts. All the key amenities are in place. Cafe Lavender is around the corner - good for morning coffee. Overall, this was a cool way to discover Istanbul, even if it’s just for a weekend! Great for singles and couples.